A clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan forces on the border between the two countries results in four deaths and dozens of injuries.
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April 29, 2021 (Thursday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Eight Venezuelan soldiers are killed in clashes with irregular armed groups operating on the Colombian border. The Venezuelan government says that the groups are narcoterrorists connected to Colombian president Ivan Duque while Colombian security sources say that they are FARC dissidents.
The foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan say they have agreed to a ceasefire at the border.
Business and economy
The Taiwanese Ministry of Labor bans both domestic and foreign companies from advertising jobs located in China, especially ones related to the integrated circuit and semiconductor industries. The move comes in light of both increased tensions between the two countries, and China aggressively recruiting Taiwanese workers to build up its own semiconductor industry.
Health and environment
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announces the city government's intent to lift all pandemic-related restrictions and "fully reopen" by July 1.
Italy surpasses four million cases of COVID-19.
Brazil surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, becoming the second country to do so after the United States.
Hong Kong reopens bars and nightclubs to those who have received at least one vaccine dose. These venues will also be allowed to stay open until 2:00 a.m.
Romania reports its first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant first detected in India in a person from Brașov County.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine reports France's first case of the Lineage B.1.617 variant in a person who travelled from India.
Vietnam reports its first locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in 35 days, in four members of a family from HĂ Nam Province and one person from Ho Chi Minh City.
China reports a new outbreak of the African Swine Fever in Inner Mongolia, where 343 of 432 pigs died on a farm near Baotou.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo announces that it will redeploy several of their AstraZeneca vaccines to other Africa countries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces that it will ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes within a year, claiming they disproportionately impact low-income and minority households.
Costa Rica announces new COVID-19 restrictions on driving and businesses amidst a rise of new cases.
President Emmanuel Macron unveils a gradual easing of lockdown. He said schools would reopen on May 3, followed by the reopening of museums, cinemas, shops, and cafés on May 19. In the second week of June, cafés and restaurants will be allowed to serve inside and the curfew will be scrapped on June 30 after it pushes back to 9:00 p.m.
International relations
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades says that the two-state solution proposed by Turkish Cypriots will never be accepted and claims that it violates United Nations resolutions. Greek Cypriots advocate a federal united country, whereas the Turkish side supports a two-state solution.
Law and crime
Indonesian authorities formally designate West Papuan separatists as "terrorists", after a call on Sunday from President Joko Widodo to crack down on them. The Chief Security Minister cites a 2018 counter-terrorism law to back the measure whereas a spokesperson for the West Papua National Liberation Army rejects the move.
The Mexican Congress passes legislation outlawing revenge porn. It is sent to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his signature.
Sports
In American football, the National Football League starts its draft for the 2021 season, with the Jacksonville Jaguars taking quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the first pick of the draft.
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