A WEEK IN BRIEF
A Week in Brief: Volume V
A Week in Brief: Sunday, 15 May to Saturday, 21 May 2022
Saturday, 21 May 2022
United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday, 21 May 2022, signed a bill into law providing military and economic aid for Ukraine. The bill signing, coming on the same day Russia declares victory in capturing the city of Mariupol, provides $40 billion of aid.
“Biden signs Ukraine funding bill,” Reuters, on Saturday, 21 May 2022, tweeted.
The United States Senate, with a vote 86 to 11, passed it following Biden’s departure from Washington. The bill was flown to Seoul for the president’s signature. Biden will signed the aid package whilst he was in South Korea.
It will cover the cost of replenishing stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine. Further, in a ddition to addressing the global food crisis, money is allocated to fund European Command operations.
Friday, 20 May 2022
It was reported, on Friday, 20 May 2022, the Ukraine’s chief military commander has ordered all remaining troops situated at the besieged Azovstal Steel Plant to stop defending Mariupol.
Russian authorities, not long thereafter, revealed their forces had seized control of the Azovstal Steel Plant. The last remaining Ukrainian troops surrendered.
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Spain, on Thursday, 19 May 2022, confirmed seven new monkeypox cases. Many other people, in what is a highly unusual outbreak spanning much of Europe, are being tested.
“Crap — Monkeypox is likely aerosol airborne. Study indicates monkeypox is aerosol stable for up to 90 HOURS and remain infective during that time,” Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding tweeted.
The previous day, in Portugal, the first five cases were reported. In the United States, referencing a man from Massachusetts who recently traveled to Canada, confirmation of the first case has been established.
“JUST IN: A Massachusetts resident has tested positive for monkeypox, the state health department confirms,” tweeted ABC News.
The United Kingdom, on Tuesday, 17 May 2022, reported another four cases. The total number of British cases, including Tuesday’s four new cases, is seven. Curiously, with no links to previous cases, the new cases appear to have been the result of community transmission.
Monkeypox, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), occur in certain animals. Any assumption humans are somehow separate from contracting the virus is completely erroneous. Humans, noting numerous cases reported in various countries, are highly susceptible to the Monkeypox virus.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
The Russian Foreign Ministry, in retaliation to recent expulsions from European Union nations, has expelled 85 diplomats. The diplomats, not from one country, number as follows: 34 from France, 27 from Spain, and 24 from Italy. Read More…
Tuesday, 17 May 2022
David Tennant, Catherine Tate, and Bernard Cribbins, in London, have been seen filming scenes for the coming Doctor Who Sixtieth Anniversary Special. David Tennant, sporting a new coat, will be returning as The Tenth Doctor.
Ten years have passed since the Tenth and Eleventh Doctors teamed up with the War Doctor. Cribbins and Tate, respectively playing father and Daughter Wilf and Donna, are fan favourites. Read More…
Monday, 16 May 2022
McDonald’s, referencing the “humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine”, has announced it is ending operations in Russia. The American fast-food chain, part of the Russian urban and suburban landscape for the past 32 years, has begun the process of selling off all locations. Read More…
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Russian forces, according to Governor Maxim Kozitsky, launched missile strikes from somewhere on the Black Sea. Missiles rained down on a Ukrainian “military infrastructure”. Four missile strikes hit the facility. Black bellowing smoke can be seen for miles. Read More…
