Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates

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Daron Acemoglu The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded to Daron Acemoglu (pictured), Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their studies of global inequality. The comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) is visible in the western sky after sunset. Kenyan Ruth Chepng'etich breaks the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon. Ongoing: Israel–Hamas war Israel–Hezbollah conflict Russian invasion of Ukraine timeline Sudanese civil war timeline Recent deaths: Leif Segerstam Mike Jackson G. N. Saibaba Thomas J. Donohue Lilly Ledbetter Alex Salmond view — page history — related changes — edit

Glossary Blurbs are one-sentence summaries of the news story. Altblurbs, labelled alt1, alt2, etc., are alternative suggestions to cover the same story. A target article, bolded in text, is the focus of the story. Each blurb must have at least one such article, but you may also link non-target articles. Articles in the Ongoing line describe events getting continuous coverage. The Recent deaths (RD) line includes any living thing whose death was recently announced. Consensus may decide to create a blurb for a recent death. All articles linked in the ITN template must pass our standards of review. They should be up-to-date, demonstrate relevance via good sourcing and have at least an acceptable quality. Nomination steps Make sure the item you want to nominate has an article that meets our minimum requirements and contains reliable coverage of a current event you want to create a blurb about. We will not post about events described in an article that fails our quality standards. Find the correct section below for the date of the event (not the date nominated). Do not add sections for new dates manually – a bot does that for us each day at midnight (UTC). Create a level 4 header with the article name (==== Your article here ====). Add (RD) or (Ongoing) if appropriate. Then paste the {{ITN candidate}} template with its parameters and fill them in. The news source should be reliable, support your nomination and be in the article. Write your blurb in simple present tense. Below the template, briefly explain why we should post that event. After that, save your edit. Your nomination is ready! You may add {{ITN note}} to the target article's talk page to let editors know about your nomination. The better your article's quality, the better it covers the event and the wider its perceived significance (see WP:ITNSIGNIF for details), the better your chances of getting the blurb posted. Headers When the article is ready, updated and there is consensus to post, you can mark the item as (Ready). Remove that wording if you feel the article fails any of these necessary criteria. Admins should always separately verify whether these criteria are met before posting blurbs marked (Ready). For more guidance, check WP:ITN/A. If satisfied, change the header to (Posted). Where there is no consensus, or the article's quality remains poor, change the header to (Closed) or (Not posted). Sometimes, editors ask to retract an already-posted nomination because of a fundamental error or because consensus changed. If you feel the community supports this, remove the item and mark the item as (Pulled). Voicing an opinion on an item Format your comment to contain "support" or "oppose", and include a rationale for your choice. In particular, address the notability of the event, the quality of the article, and whether it has been updated. Please do... Pick an older item to review near the bottom of this page, before the eligibility runs out and the item scrolls off the page and gets abandoned in the archive, unused and forgotten. Review an item even if it has already been reviewed by another user. You may be the first to spot a problem, or the first to confirm that an identified problem was fixed. Piling on the list of "support!" votes will help administrators see what is ready to be posted on the Main Page. Tell about problems in articles if you see them. Be bold and fix them yourself if you know how, or tell others if it's not possible. Please do not... Add simple "support!" or "oppose!" votes without including your reasons. Similarly, curt replies such as "who?", "meh", or "duh!" are not helpful. A vote without reasoning means little for us, please elaborate yourself. Oppose an item just because the event is only relating to a single country, or failing to relate to one. We post a lot of such content, so these comments are generally unproductive. Accuse other editors of supporting, opposing or nominating due to a personal bias (such as ethnocentrism). We at ITN do not handle conflicts of interest. Comment on a story without first reading the relevant article(s). Oppose a recurring item here because you disagree with the recurring items criteria. Discuss them here. Use ITN as a forum for your own political or personal beliefs. Such comments are irrelevant to the outcome and are potentially disruptive. Suggesting updates There are two places where you can request corrections to posted items: Anything that does not change the intent of the blurb (spelling, grammar, markup issues, updating death tolls etc.) should be discussed at WP:Errors. Discuss major changes in the blurb's intent or very complex updates as part of the current ITNC nomination.

September 2

Portal:Current events/2021 September 2

September 2, 2021 (2021-09-02) (Thursday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan Operation Pitting Former Royal Military Police soldier Ben Slater is briefly arrested for questioning by the Taliban while trying to evacuate 400 Afghans and 50 staff members. (The Independent) Aftermath of the Fall of Kabul, Capital punishment in Afghanistan, LGBT rights in Afghanistan Afghan LGBT rights activist Nemat Sadat and an unnamed gay man in Kabul both report that the Taliban beheaded the man's boyfriend on the same day that they entered the city. Sadat said that while women are only executed if they commit adultery, homosexuals face an "automatic death sentence based on their mere existence". (ABC News Australia) Panjshir conflict The Taliban enters the Panjshir Valley and clashes with National Resistance Front of Afghanistan forces led by Ahmad Massoud. The Taliban reports gaining some territory as both sides also claim heavy casualties. (Reuters) Israeli–Palestinian conflict Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinians protesting against Israel's 14-year blockade of the Gaza Strip, killing one person and injuring 15 others. (Al Jazeera) Kashmir conflict Indian authorities deploy security forces in the Kashmir Valley in order to restrict public movement and impose a near-total internet blackout following the death of senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. (France 24) Disasters and accidents Hurricane Ida At least 41 people are killed by flash flooding and tornados in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey as the remnants of Ida pass over the Northeastern United States. (BBC News) Twelve people are dead and 4,500 are sick in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a toxic leak from a massive diamond mine in Angola. (BBC News) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 3,805 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 221,351. (AKI Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore Singapore reports 191 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including 187 locally transmitted cases. It is the highest number of locally-transmitted cases since August 7, 2020. (CNA) COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, COVID-19 vaccination in Taiwan Taiwan receives its first shipment of 932,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (The Asahi Shimbun) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Abu Dhabi will lift its quarantine requirements for all vaccinated foreign travellers on September 5 as long as they show a negative PCR test result as the UAE reported no COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours for the first time since November 14, 2020. (Barron's) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium King Philippe and Queen Mathilde cancel or reschedule their attendance at all public events and engagements, in addition to placing all members of the Royal Family into quarantine, after a Royal Family member tested positive for COVID-19. (The Globe and Mail) COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria The Bulgarian government announces nationwide restrictions that would require restaurants, bars, and casinos to close at 10 p.m., restrict the capacity of gyms, theatres, and cinemas to between 30% to 50%, and ban all mass gatherings from September 7 until October 30 amid the spread of COVID-19 and the low percentage of vaccinated people. (See News) COVID-19 pandemic in Norway, COVID-19 vaccination in Norway Prime Minister Erna Solberg announces that children aged 12 to 15 years old in Norway will be offered the single-dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, only the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that is currently recommended for this age group. (Norwegian Institute of Public Health) COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya Kenya receives a shipment of 358,200 doses of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by Canada as part of the COVAX initiative. (Anadolu Agency) International relations 2021 Belarus–European Union border crisis Poland declares a state of emergency on its border with Belarus amid an increase in illegal migration. The Polish Border Guard says that there were around 3,500 attempts to illegally cross the border in August, 2,500 of which were not successful. (Reuters) Afghanistan–United Kingdom relations British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces that there is no "foreseeable recognition" of the Taliban government in Afghanistan although he asserts that the United Kingdom will nevertheless directly engage the group in necessary talks. (Al Jazeera) Law and crime Aftermath of the Dar es Salaam shooting Authorities in Tanzania have confirmed that the gunman who killed three policemen and a security guard in Dar es Salaam on August 25, was motivated by Islamic extremism. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro signs a law allowing vaccine and medication patents to be broken in situations of public health emergency in Brazil, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)

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September 1

Portal:Current events/2021 September 1

September 1, 2021 (2021-09-01) (Wednesday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict Operation Allies Refuge U.S. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price announces that 23,876 Afghan refugees have arrived in the United States. He also says that the efforts did not end on August 31 and that Americans who are still in Afghanistan will be provided with "tailored" evacuation plans. (CNBC) (Fox News) U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ross Wilson tests positive for COVID-19 following the evacuation from Afghanistan. (Politico) Panjshir conflict Taliban senior member Amir Khan Muttaqi says that the group has now surrounded the Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold of anti-Taliban resistance, and calls for the rebels to "put down their weapons" saying that the Taliban wants an Islamic Emirate for all Afghans and adding that there is "no need to fight". The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan is led by self-proclaimed president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud. (Reuters) Aftermath of the Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan The Taliban holds a military parade in the Afghanistan city of Kandahar showing equipment used by the U.S. military. A Black Hawk helicopter is also shown at the parade. (Business Insider) Allied Democratic Forces insurgency ADF militants ambush a convoy carrying civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing four people and kidnapping dozens more. (Reuters) Seventy-three children are abducted by armed men at a rural secondary school in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The government of Zamfara State has closed all public schools in order to prevent similar attacks. (Reuters) Business and economy Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, COVID-19 pandemic in India It is reported that India's economy rebounded at a record rate of 20.1% in the three months from April to June despite being devastated by a second wave of COVID-19. (BBC News) Disasters and accidents 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Ida New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces a state of emergency due to widespread flooding from Ida's remnants. In New York City, a flash flood emergency warning is declared for the first time. (NJ.com) (ABC News) The death toll from Ida reaches six after two Alabama electricity workers are killed while repairing power lines. (CBS News) The upcoming New Orleans Saints matchup against the Green Bay Packers will be moved from New Orleans to Jacksonville's TIAA Bank Field following damage from Ida. (Forbes) An oil spill that originated from Syria's largest refinery continues to spread across the Mediterranean Sea, potentially reaching Cyprus by Wednesday. Syrian officials report that a tank containing 15,000 tonnes of fuel began to leak on August 23 in Baniyas while satellite imagery indicates that the spill covers an area of around 800 square kilometers and is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the Cypriot coast. (9 News) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Over 2.4 million children in Israel return to school on the start of the new academic year with mandatory masks and COVID-19 testing aimed at reducing an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the highly-vaccinated country primarily caused by the highly transmissible Delta variant. (Israel Today) (Al-Arabiya English) COVID-19 vaccination in Israel The head of Israel's Biological Institute, Professor Shmuel Shapira, reveals that midway through vaccine development, its office was requested by the government of then-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend development of a locally developed vaccine. (Ynet News) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan COVID-19 vaccination in Japan Moderna, the Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, and Spanish drug maker Rovi issue a joint statement indicating that they have found particles of stainless steel in some vaccine vials, but that the particles did not pose any additional health risks. The companies also state that they are working with the Japanese government to recall three suspended batches of the vaccine. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran surpasses five million cases of COVID-19 after reporting 33,170 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Trend News) COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia Mongolia reports a record 3,726 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 217,546. (UrduPoint) COVID-19 pandemic in Oman Oman restricts the entry of public and private establishments as well as attendance of cultural, sports, and other group events to only those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The country is also mandating two doses of any government-approved vaccine for travelers who want to enter the country. (Times of Oman) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines surpasses two million cases of COVID-19. (Radio France Internationale) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 vaccination in the United Kingdom The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation announces a recommendation that 500,000 people with severe immunosuppression should receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (The Daily Telegraph) COVID-19 pandemic in France COVID-19 vaccination in France France begins to administer booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 65 and people with underlying health conditions, provided that they have received both doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago. People who received the single-dose Janssen vaccine can also receive a booster dose of either of the two other vaccines at least four weeks after they first received a vaccine. (Euronews) COVID-19 pandemic in Spain COVID-19 vaccination in Spain Spain reaches a target of fully vaccinating 70% of the population. (El País) COVID-19 pandemic in Andorra Andorra begins administering booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the most vulnerable groups. (Europa Press) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy expands the mandatory usage of "Green Pass" health certificates to some forms of public transport, including long-distance trains, domestic flights and ferries. The pass is now also mandatory for school and university staff, as well as university students. (The Local Italy) COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria The Australian state of Victoria records 120 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, which is the state's highest daily total in nearly a year. (ABC News Australia) COVID-19 pandemic in Kiribati Kiribati says that it has now enough vaccines to immunize all its eligible citizens against COVID-19 after receiving a shipment of 90,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by the People's Republic of China. (RNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario will become the fourth Canadian province to require proofs of vaccinations in restaurants, theatres, gyms and other indoor public venues. The vaccination certificate program will begin on September 22. (AP) International relations China–Holy See relations Pope Francis defends the dialogue with China via the appointment of new Catholic bishops. Francis says that uneasy dialogue is better than no dialogue at all and compared the talks with China to those with Eastern European countries during the Cold War. The Vatican and China have had strained relations since the communist party took power in 1949. (Reuters) Law and crime Aftermath of the January 6 United States Capitol attack Criminal proceedings in the January 6 United States Capitol attack The U.S. Department of Justice secures its 50th guilty plea in its criminal investigation of the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol. (CNN) Protests over responses to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Protests occur in front of hospitals across Greece to oppose compulsory vaccination for healthcare workers which takes effect today and could result in the dismissal of up to 10,000 unvaccinated workers. (Daily Sabah) Politics and elections Romanian Prime Minister Florin Cîțu dismisses justice minister Stelian Ion, stating that he would "not accept ministers in the Romanian government who oppose the modernisation of Romania." The removal creates a political crisis within the coalition government. (Reuters)

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RD: Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Article: Syed Ali Shah Geelani (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Times of India
Credits:

• Nominated by Newsjunky12 (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: Article follows the deceased life, good information, well written in my opinion, and well referenced. I think this is a good candidate for ITN RD. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:31, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose for now as it has an orange tag dated 2019 JW 1961 ^Talk 22:34, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
  • Comment Whoops how did I not notice that. My bad. I rescind this nomination. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:44, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose as original nominator. Did not notice the orange tag. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:44, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Comment citations look fine. Seems to be a controversial figure, though, which would make the neutrality tag a bit difficult to solve. NorthernFalcon (talk) 02:04, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
• Support Seems to be front-page on BBC and Al Jazeera, so not confined to Indian news. Albertaont (talk) 05:13, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

(Closed) Bishop Sycamore scandal

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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Article: Bishop Sycamore High School scandal (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ The Bishop Sycamore football team is under investigation by the Ohio Department of Education following its ESPN televised shutout loss against IMG Academy. (Post)
News source(s): fox, USA, NBC
Credits:

• Nominated by Hurricane Noah (talk · give credit)

Article updated

Nominator's comments: Not sure if this meets the threshold for an ITN, but it is definitely getting a lot of coverage since they managed to trick ESPN to get on TV. Noah^Talk 23:17, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose Fascinating, bizarre story, but not really at the standard level of significance for ITN material. Wizardoftheyear (talk) 00:21, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose. This does not seem like top headline news in the world, or even just the US. 331dot (talk) 00:22, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
• Nominate as DYK. Crazy story, would make an amazing DYK nomination, but not a news story of global significance. Blythwood (talk) 00:23, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
• Consider it withdrawn. I thought it may be worth a try since we are looking at some blurbs that are two weeks old and need new ones, but oh well. Guess we can keep them up longer. Noah^Talk 00:25, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

• It's an excellent article! It clearly passes the requirements for a DYK submission. Just maybe not a global news story. Blythwood (talk) 00:30, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

• Well... tbh we need something in this slow news cycle. Noah^Talk 00:38, 2 September 2021 (UTC)

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August 31

Portal:Current events/2021 August 31

August 31, 2021 (2021-08-31) (Tuesday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict Panjshir conflict The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan says that their fighters have killed eight Taliban members in clashes in the Panjshir Valley, the final stronghold outside of Taliban control. A large number of Taliban forces have been deployed near the valley, while negotiations take place in order to resolve the conflict. (Reuters) Aftermath of the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan Celebratory gunfire occurs in Kabul by Taliban fighters following the departure of the last aircraft carrying U.S. troops. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says during a news conference that "it is a historical day and a historical moment" and that "the Taliban are proud of these moments, that we liberated our country from a great power." (Reuters) Houthi–Saudi Arabian conflict A drone attack against the Abha International Airport in Abha, Saudi Arabia, injures eight people. (Al Jazeera) Insurgency in Balochistan, International military intervention against ISIL Eleven Islamic State militants are killed in a raid by Pakistani counter-terrorism units in Mastung, Balochistan Province, where ISIL militants had recently killed two police officers. Suicide belts, hand grenades and assault rifles are seized during the raid. (AP via ABC News) Disasters and accidents 2021 California wildfires California fire officials issue an evacuation order for the Lake Tahoe Basin as the Caldor Fire continues to spread. The fire has burned 177,000 acres and destroyed over 470 structures so far. (CBS News) The United States Forest Service orders all national forests in California to be closed until mid-September in order to help combat the state's wildfires. (CBS News) 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Two people are killed and 10 more are injured after a 50 foot section of Mississippi Highway 26 collapses west of Lucedale, Mississippi due to Hurricane Ida. (CBS News) At least 32 people are killed and more than 20 others are wounded as a bus plummets from a cliff in Lima, Peru. (Al Jazeera) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh The Bangladesh Armed Forces receives a consignment of COVID-19 vaccines from China's People's Liberation Army for the first time as part of foreign military assistance. (United News of Bangladesh) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel Israel reports a record 10,947 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,066,352. (Israel Hayom) COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji The top medical adviser to the government says that the vaccination of children between the ages of 12 and 17 years old is "crucial" in order to prevent more fatalities among children as Fiji has reported ten children dying from COVID-19, most recently a six-month-old boy who was infected with the Delta variant. (RNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland The Irish Cabinet approves a plan that would lift all COVID-19-related restrictions in Ireland on October 22 subject to 90% of adults being vaccinated and the number of COVID-19 cases remaining manageable. (BBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco, COVID-19 vaccination in Morocco Morocco begins a COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 12 to 17 years old in an effort to ensure their return to schools. (Africanews) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. surpasses 39 million cases of COVID-19. (KIRO-TV) COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia Georgia reports a record 9,641 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho Idaho governor Brad Little activates and deploys the Idaho National Guard to hospitals to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases in the state. (Idaho Statesman) COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf announces a mask mandate for Pennsylvania schools and daycares. The mandate will take effect on September 7. (CBS News) Variants of SARS-CoV-2 The World Health Organization designates scientifically-named B.1.621 variant, known as "Mu" and first detected in Colombia, as variant of interest, amid concerns that it has mutations which suggest it is more resistant to vaccines. (The Daily Telegraph) International relations Australia–Singapore relations, COVID-19 vaccine, International aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic Australia signs a vaccine swap agreement with Singapore that will allow it to receive 500,000 doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Singapore later this week. (Forbes) Afghanistan–India relations The Indian ambassador to Qatar Dr. Deepak Mittal meets with Taliban representative Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai in Doha to discuss the repatriation of Indian citizens who are currently in Afghanistan. (Times of India) Law and crime Capital punishment in Bangladesh, LGBT rights in Bangladesh A court in Bangladesh sentences six men affiliated with Ansar al-Islam, an organization linked to al-Qaeda, to death, for the 2016 murders of two gay rights campaigners, including Xulhaz Mannan. Local gay and LGBT organizations welcome the verdict. (Reuters) Transgender rights in the United States Twenty U.S. states, led by Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, file a lawsuit against the Biden administration in an attempt to halt new regulations put forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Department of Education promoting transgender rights in schools, alleging federal overreach. (Fox News) Corruption in Peru The Peruvian judiciary kicks off a preliminary court hearing against Popular Force leader Keiko Fujimori to decide whether to prosecute her for money laundering and her involvement in the Odebrecht scandal. (RPP) Politics and elections 2021 Estonian presidential election Alar Karis is elected President of Estonia by the Riigikogu. (ERR) Science and technology A SpaceX Dragon 2 from the re-supply mission SpaceX CRS-23 successfully docks with the Harmony module of the International Space Station, carrying 4,800 lbs. of supplies. (SciTechDaily)

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(Posted) RD: Geronimo

Article: Geronimo (alpaca) (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): BBC
Credits:

• Nominated by Newsjunky12 (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: I never thought id be nominating an alpaca but the article is well written and properly sourced and the deceased alpaca has been part of recent controversy. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:53, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Referenced and thorough coverage of life. Spencer^T•C 00:34, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Support there is an ongoing RM for article name, but that shouldn't affect this running on RD. Animals are eligible for RD, and article is good enough quality. Joseph2302 (talk) 00:45, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
  • Comment Yeah I was worried the RM on the name would be an issue but thank you for clearing that up. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 01:58, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 03:08, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Mahal (actress)

Article: Mahal (actress) (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Rappler, The Philippine Star
Credits:

• Nominated by MeCurraz (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: She was known for dwarfism nature and had starred in several TV series. Article newly created and is in a good shape. MeCurraz (talk) 04:56, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

• Support Seems to be disproportionate attention to the subject's personal life compared with her career, but I suppose that's somewhat typical for celebrities. Referenced, no major omissions/gaps from what I can tell. Spencer^T•C 06:31, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Support per Spencer. The wikibio is in good condition to go, tho. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 12:30, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 21:43, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

RD: Ferhan Şensoy

Article: Ferhan Şensoy (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/haber/ferhan-sensoyun-cenaze-detaylari-belli-oldu-1864993
Credits:

• Nominated by Saudekar (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: The deceased was one of the most prominent figures of Turkish theatre, and the previous holder of arguably the highest traditional merit of stage acting in Turkey. Saudekar (talk) 12:21, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose his article is...very dramatic. It needs to be improved a lot, in terms of content and sources. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 15:22, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose Article is badly sourced and written. Pyramids09 (talk) 22:21, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose Unfortunately the article is very barebones and contains almost no information on the deceased in it's current state. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:46, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

August 30

Portal:Current events/2021 August 30

August 30, 2021 (2021-08-30) (Monday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan, Operation Allies Refuge Marine Corps General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. announces that the final American troops have left Afghanistan, concluding U.S. involvement in the Afghanistan war. U.S. President Joe Biden also confirms the end of the war in a statement. (The New York Times) (KXTV-TV) Army General Christopher T. Donahue becomes the last American servicemember to leave Afghanistan. (The Guardian) Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid says that yesterday's airstrike by the United States killed civilians and that if "there was any potential threat in Afghanistan, it should have been reported to us, not an arbitrary attack that has resulted in civilian casualties". (The Washington Post) (Reuters) Arts and culture Video games in China, Video game addiction in China China's General Administration of Press and Publication announces new regulations prohibiting youth under the age of 18 years old from playing online video games for more than three hours per week, citing physical and mental health concerns. Playing of online video games will only be allowed between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm on weekends and holidays. (CNBC) Disasters and accidents 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Ida is downgraded to a tropical storm after battering the U.S. state of Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards urges citizens "to remain where you are" as the storm left heavy damage in the state. Heavy rains and winds are also expected in the Tennessee and Ohio valleys as the storm moves further north. (The Washington Post) (CNN) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education Jakarta reopens schools for some students for the first time after 18 months of remote learning with enhanced safety and health measures as the community activities restrictions are eased in some regions of the country. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob enters quarantine following a close contact with a COVID-19 patient. (Al Jazeera English) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 22,366 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,976,202. (Rappler) COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record 14,224 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 449,489. (Viet Nam News) COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record 1,290 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (9 News) Australia surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19. (News.com.au) COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand New Zealand reports its first death related to the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in a woman who died after suffering myocarditis, a rare side-effect of the vaccine. (TVNZ) COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic The Czech government announces that the country will begin offering a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from September 20 to all people who previously have been vaccinated at least eight months ago using either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. 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Leaded petrol phased out

Article: Tetraethyllead (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ The United Nations Environment Programme announces that leaded fuel for land vehicles has been phased out worldwide (Post)
Alternative blurb: ​ Tetraethyl lead, a toxic fuel additive, is phased out of use in land vehicles worldwide
News source(s): BBC United Nations press release CBC Guardian
Credits:

• Nominated by Dumelow (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: Seems like a major (though long anticipated) step. Article needs some work. Note that it is still in use for some light aviation - Dumelow (talk) 07:33, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment: this doesn't point to an article. -- Rockstone^{[Send me a message!]} 07:46, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose no article for this, and I don't see that target article being created. And it's also a speculation that it will be phased out. Joseph2302 (talk) 07:58, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Sorry, forgot to pipe the link to Tetraethyllead. Now done. It has been phased out for all land vehicles, not will be - Dumelow (talk) 08:04, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment It is not necessary to have a dedicated, event-type article, only that the article has "been substantially updated to reflect recent or current events of wide interest". I actually argue that including updates into already-established articles is the better practice; it introduces readers to the topic without an UNDUE weight on very recent events. In this case, the article Tetraethyllead is a standout example. The phase-out and ban of this substance occupies a substantial portion of the article (and lede) without unnecessarily distracting from the other encyclopedic information about this substance. I think forking the ITN material into something like UNEP leaded fuel phase out would actually do readers a disservice. However, an orange tag and a few CNs prevent this from going up in the current state.130.233.213.141 (talk) 08:12, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

EC & edit confusion.130.233.213.141 (talk) 08:13, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose What actually seems to have happened is that Algeria has stopped sales of leaded fuel for cars. This is not big news for the rest of the world. Andrew🐉(talk) 08:33, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
  • No, Algeria was the last country to sale it. When it stopped, the usage of leaded petrol indeed stopped worldwide, so the blurb is correct and reflects the UN press release. Brandmeister^talk 10:19, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support. This is the final end of a decades-long eradication effort. The tetraethyllead article is informative and will help readers to understand the current news, which is exactly what ITN is for. I don't think a few un-cited entries in the long list of ban dates should hold up posting. The blurb is bit unsatisfactory but I'm struggling to think of a better one, given the continued niche use in some small aircraft. I've added an altblurb but it can probably be improved further (I deliberately avoided using either 'petrol' or 'gasoline' for ENGVAR neutrality). Modest Genius ^talk 11:37, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support in principle, not sure we have a really good target yet. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 11:55, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose for now. Article quality, especially referencing, is a big issue. Several CN tags, a tagged section. Needs some work to be main page ready. --Jayron32 12:09, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose it generally has been across the globe outside a few countries. It would have been more newsworthy if major nations were still using it and then it was internationally banned. --Masem (t) 13:07, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support I view this as not entirely dissimilar from the hypothetical eradication of polio or guinea worm. Regardless of where it occurs, its elimination is truly newsworthy. Wizardoftheyear (talk) 14:55, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
  • There's a vast difference between fighting off a contagious (even with low spread rate) disease which is not voluntary, and stopping the use of a specific chemical that has been for all purposes, voluntarily used and could have been stopped at any time before. --Masem (t) 15:07, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
    • Agreed, I was speaking more in terms of both being examples of the culmination of a long-term, international public health campaign. Wizardoftheyear (talk) 22:29, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support The eradication of this chemicals use in my opinion is a huge step forward for humanity. It has done a lot of harm to the world and to the previous few generations health. --Newsjunky12 (talk) 22:32, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose There are several tags in the article. Hanamanteo (talk) 09:04, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose we should probably just link to the "In motor fuel" section if we do run this. But that section is woefully undersourced right now. Joseph2302 (talk) 09:07, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose on article quality; story would merit posting if article was no longer orange-tagged. The "Controversy and phase-out" heading seems the most apt target if posted. Gʀᴀᴘᴘʟᴇ ^ˣ 10:17, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose – In most places it was phased out decades ago. – Sca (talk) 12:10, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

End of the Afghanistan War

Article: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ The United States completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Post)
Alternative blurb: ​ The United States completes its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war.
Alternative blurb II: ​ The participating countries in the Resolute Support Mission complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan.
News source(s): NYT, AP, BBC, Guardian, Reuters, Al Jazeera
Credits:

• Nominated by Muboshgu (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: I'm proposing that we remove the Kabul airport blurb as its no longer the newest news out of Afghanistan, and the completion of the withdrawal seems significant. – Muboshgu (talk) 00:45, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support alt-blurb. Neutrality^talk 01:37, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Comment: The alt-blurb is US-centric and does not recognize the two decades of warfare that preceded the US invasion, nor any armed conflict that may continue in the immediate future. -LtNOWIS (talk) 03:04, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

  LtNOWIS, this relates to the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021), not any previous conflict. – Muboshgu (talk) 03:26, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

  • Still, the blurb only mentions the withdrawal of the US forces, not the Resolute Support Mission, which consists of several countries. That should be the key here. --Tone 05:54, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment I totally agree that the proposed blurbs are US-centric, so I proposed another one that mentions it was a war mission with more countries participating.--Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 06:25, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose The phrase "completes its withdrawal" seems tendentious – trying to present this as a US accomplishment. On the ground in Afghanistan, there are still lots of people wanting to get out and their exodus will continue; there are still warlords holding out in places like the Panjshir Valley; and the US still intends to continue bombing and drone-striking the country in its endless war on terror. As for the Resolute Support Mission, it appears that that was formally disbanded in early July. Andrew🐉(talk) 07:33, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose per Andrew. It seems like there are still people who want to leave the country, so this is clearly not the end of the story.--Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 07:37, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose framing this like some kind of "mission complete" and that this is the "end of the end" seems crazy to me. This may be the end of the beginning, nothing more. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 08:16, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose. The end of the 2001-21 war was when the Taliban captured Kabul and the government surrendered. We already posted that story as a blurb. The subsequent evacuations are a footnote to the war. The blurb inappropriately phrases it as a successful evacuation, when what actually happened was a Taliban victory. Modest Genius ^talk 11:44, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support – Prefer Alt1. Pervasive RS coverage (see sources above) of a(n) historic event. Far and away the No. 1 story internationally. Ignoring it would be sticking our collective head in the sand. Get real. ITN is the voice of Wikipedia. – Sca (talk) 12:37, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose. As noted, this event is a direct and predictable corollary of the Taliban taking over Kabul, which we posted last week. We also have an Afghanistan story already in the blurb list, the significant attack and deaths outside the airport, which remains the newest noteworthy development, contrary to the nom's assertion that it's no longer relevant. At this point I don't think it even merits Ongoing when that drops off, this story is done and dusted for the time being.  — Amakuru (talk) 12:56, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose the fact that the US was still technically at war with the country was one of those things that I don't think many people realized and thus, this is more of a trivial effect resulting from the more dominant story of the Taliban take-over. --Masem (t) 13:08, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

  Technically, they were never at war. The US hasn't declared war since the Second World War. See undeclared war. Modest Genius ^talk 14:04, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

  There's been Congressional authorization for ongoing military activities in Afg. since 9/11/2001. True, not a declaration of war, but effectively the same thing, and I know in legislation this year there has been language to actually terminate that authorization though whether that passed or not, I'm not sure. But still, US's presence in Afg. has been a authorized military situation for nearly 20 years. --Masem (t) 14:21, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

  Authorised under US law, but not international law. As far as I am aware there was no UN resolution approving the invasion, for example. But this is getting off topic... Modest Genius ^talk 17:46, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• News reports indicate that Afghanistan is hardly peaceful. The US has left, but local factions are still ready to fight each other. Instead of posting this, just add a note to the existing blurb that the US has completed its withdrawal. Jehochman ^Talk 14:29, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
  • But to that end, what about all the other countries that had troops in there like the UK? That's the issue with focusing on just the US engagement here. --Masem (t) 14:46, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
    • @Masem: - the UK already left, on Saturday. As for the others, France + Italy + Sweden by Friday, Canada + Germany + Belgium was done by Thursday ... and you can read the link for the rest, including Australia and New Zealand. starship.paint (exalt) 15:08, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

All the news that fits into our preconceived, ossified format. – Sca (talk) 21:58, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

August 29

Portal:Current events/2021 August 29

August 29, 2021 (2021-08-29) (Sunday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan Operation Allies Refuge U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that there are still 300 American citizens left to evacuate from Afghanistan. He also says that the Taliban will allow the evacuations to continue. (RealClearPolitics) (Arutz Sheva) The U.S. and 97 other countries reach an agreement with the Taliban to continue evacuations past the August 31 withdrawal deadline. (Axios) Drone strikes in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan A U.S. airstrike targets a vehicle driven by an aid worker for U.S. based Nutrition and Education International, who was bringing home water for his family. At least 10 people are killed during the strike, including seven children. Some of those killed had previously worked for international organisations and held visas allowing them entry to the United States. There are reports of other civilians being killed too. The majority of the casualties were residents of the area. (BBC News) (New York Times) Two Pakistani soldiers are shot dead by unknown gunmen at the border with Afghanistan. Two or three of the attackers are killed after a gunfight. (Al Jazeera English) A rocket is launched near the airport in Kabul, hitting a house and killing a child. (Al Jazeera English) Atta Muhammad Nur and Abdul Rashid Dostum say that they are forming a group to negotiate with the Taliban and also say that surrender is "out of the question". They both said that they plan to meet Taliban representatives for a new government. Both men fled to Uzbekistan when Mazar-i-Sharif fell but have since returned to Afghanistan. (Reuters) Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen blames former president Ashraf Ghani for the "chaos" in Kabul. Shaheen says that Ghani must return the money that he allegedly stole and says that it was not necessary for Ghani to leave the country as the Taliban "just wanted a peaceful transfer of power". (Hindustan Times) Syrian civil war 2021 Daraa clashes The army bombards the last rebel enclave in the southern city of Daraa, killing six people. The army declined to comment but released a statement saying that it was losing patience with what it called "armed groups and terrorists". The site of the bombing is the birthplace of the 2011 uprising against President Bashar al-Assad which marked the start of the war. (Reuters) Yemeni Civil War Houthi forces attack the Al Anad Air Base in Lahij Governorate, Yemen, with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 43 soldiers and wounding 56 others. (Al Jazeera English) A gunman kills a civilian before stealing her car in Garland, Texas. He then drove with the vehicle and opened fire outside a police station, before being shot dead by police. Authorities are investigating a possible terrorist background as the perpetrator left a note in which he expressed the motive behind his act. (The Dallas Morning News) Disasters and accidents 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Ida quickly intensifies overnight into a Category 4 storm and threatens the coasts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards says that the possible impact of Ida could be "historical" and a test for the flooding protection systems. Authorities in Mississippi announce a closure of schools on Monday ahead of the potential impact. Ida later makes landfall in Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (The New York Times) (CNN) Hurricane force winds cause the Mississippi River to flow in reverse in an "extremely uncommon" event. (CNN) (Bloomberg) A boat collide into a freight barge on the Huallaga River, in Yurimaguas, Peru, killing at least 21 people. (Yahoo News via Reuters) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccination in Bangladesh Bangladesh signs an agreement with the World Health Organization to purchase 105 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to ensure the vaccine's supply for the whole population. (United News of Bangladesh) COVID-19 pandemic in Israel COVID-19 vaccination in Israel Israel expands booster dose eligibility to all people over the age of 12 who received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least five months ago. (The Times of Israel) COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore COVID-19 vaccination in Singapore The number of people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Singapore surpasses 80%. (Bloomberg News) COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen Yemen receives its first shipment of 151,000 doses of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States. (Arab News) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic Germany removes Spain from its list of high-risk areas, which means that unvaccinated travellers are no longer required to quarantine as long as they present proof of a negative test result or have recovered from COVID-19. (EuroWeekly News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon self-isolates after being close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Australia reports a record 1,323 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, as well as a record 1,218 new cases in New South Wales. (Australian Associated Press) Law and crime LGBT rights in South Africa, LGBT rights in Uganda The Home Affairs Ministry of South Africa orders the release of two gay men who were arrested and imprisoned in Johannesburg after escaping Uganda. The couple requested to remain in South Africa out of fears of persecution in Uganda. The South Gauteng High Court ordered the immediate release of the men and also ordered that they be allowed to remain in South Africa. (Independent Online) Law of Singapore, Race in Singapore, Xenophobia and racism related to the COVID-19 pandemic During the annual National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces that pertinent legislation called the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act will be passed to tackle racism due to an increase of racist incidents. (Yahoo! News Singapore)

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RD: Muhammad Hamza

Article: Muhammad Hamza (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Hindustan Times
Credits:

• Updated by Saqib (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: Pakistani Senator. This wikibio could use some pre-RD clean-up. --PFHLai (talk) 04:38, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

(Closed) Hurricane Ida

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Article: Hurricane Ida (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana. (Post)
Alternative blurb: ​ Hurricane Ida strikes Louisiana as a strong Category 4 hurricane, killing at least one person and causing at least $15 billion in insured damage.
News source(s): CNN, NYT, Bloomberg_(damage), Guardian_death
Credits:

• Nominated by Davey2116 (talk · give credit)

Article updated

Nominator's comments: Category 3 hurricane. New Orleans is now without power (on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina); casualties likely to be high across Louisiana/Mississippi, whether from the storm or from hospitals already at capacity from coronavirus patients. Davey2116 (talk) 01:14, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose until fatalities and damage amounts are reported. Ida currently does not meet the threshold for ITN for a tropical cyclone; we only post significant damage, many deaths, and/or significant records (ie not landfalls). Noah^Talk 01:18, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support alt blurb which details the impact that is coming in. Noah^Talk 21:10, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment You're gonna need more than just that for a blurb. Nova Crystallis (Talk) 01:52, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support. There are many causalities in areas where people ignored the advice to evacuate. There have been many 911 calls from people in those areas who were on the verge of drowning in chest deep waters inside their homes. They were told that they could not be helped. Count Iblis (talk) 02:35, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
  • @Count Iblis: Source? Noah^Talk 02:48, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
    • See here: "St. John the Baptist Parish is being inundated with 911 calls for rescues because of flooding from Hurricane Ida, parish communications director Baileigh Helm told CNN. Helm says that first responders are still unable to go out and respond to rescue calls because weather conditions remain poor." Count Iblis (talk) 03:03, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
      • We need to know more before we make and post any blurb. It's too poor for anyone to go out right now to assess damage. I have heard there are levee failures and power towers collapsing into rivers. It is bad, but we don't know enough yet. Noah^Talk 03:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
  • ... ignored the advice to evacuate: "Ignore" is a mischaracterization You need to account for the disabled and elderly, people without access to transportation, those with COVID, and some without enough money.[1]—Bagumba (talk) 08:28, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose on just the basis of landfall and power outages. If there are significant death or damages, then we can talk about posting. --Masem (t) 02:39, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support this is devastating. --Rockstone^{[Send me a message!]} 03:21, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support. If a category 4 major hurricane lands near population centers, the lack of mass deaths or destruction is even more newsworthy. I fear and suspect you may get your death toll in time, but I don't agree that this ought to be a criterion. Smerdis of Tlön - killing the human spirit since 2003! 05:01, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
  • The lack of any significant death or damage from what otherwise would be a major natural disaster (particularly while we are in the middle of the season for these types of hurricanes) is for the purposes of ITN, the equivalent of "if a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, would it still make a sound?" --Masem (t) 05:23, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

  In All Quiet on the Western Front the army communique's "nothing new to report" ("nichts neues zu berichten") doesn't make headlines. – Sca (talk) 12:53, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support - the usual users will cry about needing to satisfy some arbitrary death toll number before they'll deem an event ITN-worthy, but this storm devastated a large portion of a US state and is undoubtedly worthy of posting. The blurb obviously needs to be better, though. --Torsodog^Talk 07:03, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose Until we know what its impact is, it’s not ITN worthy (which is how it works, for those of you who criticize those who oppose it). It’s also not unusual in Louisiana (and USA in general) nor is it the only one so far this season. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 07:46, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose until impact is known(even if it's likely there is a significant impact). There is also a covid element to this in that hospitals in that area are full of covid patients, which will affect casualty numbers(either covid patients dying due to a lack of oxygen/electricity or others dying because the hospital is full). 331dot (talk) 07:55, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• wait till the hurricane sweeps over and we know of its aftermath. – robertsky (talk) 09:54, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Feels like the supports and opposes are saying the same thing. It's inconceivable that the impact will not warrant posting, but we must be able to articulate that impact in the blurb. 159.53.78.147 (talk) 12:15, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Destruction of New Orleans main transmission line pushes us into significant damage territory.©Geni (talk) 12:17, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose – for now – Seems to be blowing itself out without dire effects compared to other hurricanes. [2] [3] – Sca (talk) 12:32, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support: The storm is on the front page of most major news services. RS already cite the clearly significant impact of all of New Orleans losing power and also there is one confirmed death so far. But I think reliable sources clearly show that the loss of power to all of New Orleans makes this storm ITN-worthy and should be included in the blurb.  Bait30  ^{Talk 2 me pls?} 14:00, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
  • Storms knock out power all the time. This is nothing new. --Masem (t) 14:08, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

  As said, nichts neues. – Sca (talk) 14:21, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support - this is one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the continental US on record. Hires an editor (talk) 14:25, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

  But not the most consequential, so far. – Sca (talk) 14:39, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose For being the most powerful hurricane to hit Louisiana since Katrina, the impact is surprisingly limited. Be that as it may, that is the standard by which we judge hurricanes here. WaltCip-(talk) 15:15, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• @WaltCip: I agree with you, but I think the issue here is that we simply don't know the impact yet as conditions have been too poor for people to assess damage. The storm is starting to move at a faster pace and will affect more of the country (mostly rainfall). Considering levees have failed and been overtopped in many areas, there are likely quite a few deaths we simply don't know about. Hopefully more information will come out today. Noah^Talk 15:41, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Weak Support - I acknowledge the the "oppose" votes have some logic behind them, as the damage of this huricane is still unknown, but this is one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever hit the USA, as well as the fact that the significance of these events is only realized months to years after they happen. Inter&anthro (talk) 16:28, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support - while casualities are low, the devastation is quite notable and large areas are heavily flooded. Elishop (talk) 19:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose the blurb makes absolutely no mention of the "impact". Until then, this is an obvious no. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 19:31, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

  No, despite the negligible impact noted in the lead. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 08:17, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Wait for the facts to become apparent, and then decide whether to post the news item. Jehochman ^Talk 19:55, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• COMMENT: Working on a new alt blurb... Damage estimate came out... very preliminary and need time to add to the article as well. Noah^Talk 21:05, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• @Masem, Alsoriano97, Robertsky, Sca, WaltCip, The Rambling Man, and Jehochman: Proposed an alt blurb since some early preliminary damage estimates are coming out for insured losses. Noah^Talk 21:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

$$$ ain't gonna make the cut. – Sca (talk) 22:14, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Wait for scale of impact to become more clear. There are also an unreasonable number of Twitter citations in the article that need to be replaced... ~ Cyclonebiskit (chat) 21:38, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support the Alt Blurb – This storm has caused a major disaster in Louisiana, which is still unfolding right now. New Orleans is likely to be without power for weeks, and the city is dealing with severe flooding threats. The death toll and damage estimates are almost guaranteed to rise significantly in the days to come. As such, this is definitely notable enough to warrant posting. While I would normally like to see more information in the blurb (perhaps we could wait another day or two for more updates), the alt blurb is good enough for now, IMO. It can be updated as needed. LightandDark2000 🌀 (talk) 22:16, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose, largely uninteresting. For most people the entire story is one sentence long; power out, one dead. Abductive (reasoning) 23:49, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Is whether or not its interesting relevant? None of the sports ITN are interesting, but we post them. -- Rockstone^{[Send me a message!]} 00:04, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose. Impact is thankfully minor in casualties compared to similar events, despite the worry beforehand.  — Amakuru (talk) 08:20, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

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RD/Blurb: Jacques Rogge

Article: Jacques Rogge (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination
Blurb:  Former president of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge dies at the age of 79. (Post)
News source(s): IOC, BBC
Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: Does anyone want to work on this wikibio? --PFHLai (talk) 22:01, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• What's the rationale for a blurb? 331dot (talk) 07:58, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
  • Pinging Kiril Simeonovski, who posted the proposed blurb. --PFHLai (talk) 10:55, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
    • @PFHLai: See my comment below.--Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 12:08, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support blurb once the article is improved. I think IOC presidents should automatically qualify for a blurb and the rationale is simple. Firstly, the office-holder governs perhaps the largest international organisation with 206 NOCs, which is even more than the UN with 193 member states. Secondly, the IOC president coordinates programmes and activities that impact millions of sportspeople worldwide and support the development of many sports. Thirdly, the IOC president administers the authority that is responsible for the Olympic Games as one of the most important and significant recurrent events in the world. Fourthly, the office is usually held for a long period of time and the incumbent president Thomas Bach is the only one living. Apart from the general significance of the office, it was during Rogge's 12-year presidency when the Youth Olympic Games were created. We posted a blurb for Samaranch back in 2010, so there's no reason to omit Rogge.--Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 12:07, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose blurb per now I didn't see the reason for the blurb very clearly, but Kiril's explanation has convinced me. Maybe today's meal was too good for me and I'm in a good mood. Anyway, the article is not in condition yet, so I will change my vote when it is. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 13:14, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Comment – Is being president of the IOC prima facie evidence of being 'transformative' – ?? — Sca (talk) 14:29, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose blurb. I don't think having led the IOC automatically merits an individual a blurb upon death. Rogge did not originate the idea of the youth Olympics. 331dot (talk) 19:22, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose blurb Simply leading the IOC is not as significant as government or international governing bodies (UN) officeholders. If the person had done something more significant in the position of IOC president, then maybe, but the state of the article indicates little rationale for why he was significant beyond just holding office. --Masem (t) 19:27, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose blurb – Per previous two. – Sca (talk) 22:19, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose blurb. Not remotely of the transformative nature to warrant a blurb.  — Amakuru (talk) 08:25, 31 August 2021 (UTC)
• Perhaps we should focus on just RD without a blurb. --PFHLai (talk) 04:42, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

RD: Lee "Scratch" Perry

Article: Lee "Scratch" Perry (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Rolling Stone Guardian
Credits:

• Nominated by Black Kite (talk · give credit)

Article updated
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Nominator's comments: Legendary producer and singer. Black Kite (talk) 18:11, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose For Now Plenty uncited, some of which seems a bit potentially controversial, or at least the less-positive kind of legendary. InedibleHulk (talk) 19:07, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Ed Asner

Article: Ed Asner (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): THR
Credits:

• Nominated by Muboshgu (talk · give credit)

Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: :'-( – Muboshgu (talk) 18:03, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Not entirely ready, but nothing a gnome or two hasn't quickly fixed before; nobody say "Blurb"! InedibleHulk (talk) 19:17, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose A few tags need to be addressed. Hrodvarsson (talk) 19:54, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

  Hrodvarsson, not anymore. – Muboshgu (talk) 22:50, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support - Tagged content has all been addressed. Looks ready.--Tdl1060 (talk) 23:02, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• A couple of paragraphs end without a reference. Stephen 01:19, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

  Stephen, fixed. – Muboshgu (talk) 02:41, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• Posted Stephen 02:55, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

August 28

Portal:Current events/2021 August 28

August 28, 2021 (2021-08-28) (Saturday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan Operation Allies Refuge The U.S. Embassy in Kabul warns Americans to leave the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul due to a "specific, credible threat". Additionally, U.S. president Joe Biden issues a warning of another attack on the airport in the next "24–36 hours". (Business Insider) Operation Pitting British troops return to the United Kingdom from Afghanistan, ending the evacuation process at the airport and the country's involvement in the war. (Time) LGBT organization Rainbow Railroad says that it has received hundreds of requests for help, mainly from Afghan gay men. Exiled Afghan LGBT activist Nemat Sadat warned last week that under the Taliban, homosexual men will be hunted down. Sadat says that he alone has received over 250 requests from Afghan gay men requesting help in order to leave the country. (CBC) Co-leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and self-proclaimed president Amrullah Saleh criticizes the United States for its withdrawal and for its demand last year of releasing Taliban prisoners as part of the negotiations. Saleh says that the Taliban's rule "won't last long" and appeals to the European Union for support. (Saudi Gazette) Disasters and accidents 2021 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Ida moves toward the coast of the U.S. state of Louisiana as a potential Category 4, after impacting Cuba yesterday. The storm is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to reach New Orleans on Sunday. Mayor LaToya Cantrell orders centralized evacuations in the city. (Associated Press) (CNN) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Japan COVID-19 vaccination in Japan The Japanese health ministry confirms that two men died after receiving their second dose of the contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from one of three manufacturers. The ministry said that the cause of the deaths was still being investigated. (Radio France Internationale) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports a record 19,441 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 1,935,700. (ABS-CBN News) COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, COVID-19 vaccination in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka receives a shipment of 300,000 doses of the Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccine donated from China's People's Liberation Army. (Daily News) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, COVID-19 vaccination in Italy, Travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic The Italian Ministry of Health announces that beginning from August 31, fully vaccinated British travellers will be able to scrap the five-day self-quarantine if they show a proof of negative PCR and Antigen test in the previous 48 hours and must have been at least 14 days after receiving a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Sky News) COVID-19 pandemic in Kosovo Kosovo reimposes its nightly curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and delays the start of the school year until September 13 due to a worsening COVID-19 situation in the country. Only essential staff will be allowed to work in public and private institutions until September 13. (Politiko) COVID-19 pandemic in Australia COVID-19 pandemic in New South Wales New South Wales reports a record 1,035 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (ABC News Australia) Politics and elections Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan–United States relations Following the airstrike by the United States on August 27, Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid condemned the attack saying they consider the airstrike a "clear attack on Afghan territory". (Reuters)

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(Posted) RD: Sam Oji

Article: Sam Oji (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): BBC
Credits:

• Nominated by 2A00:23C5:E187:5F00:7C7A:7D05:EFAC:E9AB (talk · give credit)
• Updated by Struway2 (talk · give credit)

Article updated
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Nominator's comments: Footballer passed at just 35. Well sourced throughout. 2A00:23C5:E187:5F00:7C7A:7D05:EFAC:E9AB (talk) 20:30, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Looks to be fully sourced. Pawnkingthree (talk) 01:16, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 02:17, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Teresa Żylis-Gara

Article: Teresa Żylis-Gara (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Gramophone, some Polish, probably more to come, but to show a great singer the day she died would be nice.
Credits:

• Nominated by Gerda Arendt (talk · give credit)
• Updated by Grimes2 (talk · give credit) and Gerda Arendt (talk · give credit)

Article updated
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Nominator's comments: Polish soprano of international fame, for 1970 to 1980 based in Germany, then a performer at the Metropolitan Opera in more than 200 performances of exclusively leading roles. She said in an interview that she'd never intentionally produce an ugly sound. I'm biased - she was the second soprano who made a lasting impression on me on stage - but try not to show ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:04, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Looks to be sourced and ready. Pawnkingthree (talk) 01:17, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 06:52, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

2021 Madagascar food crisis

Article: 2021 Madagascar food crisis (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ The World Food Programme says that the ongoing food crisis in southern Madagascar is the first famine caused solely by climate change and not an armed conflict. (Post)
Alternative blurb: ​ The World Food Programme says that the ongoing food crisis in southern Madagascar is the first famine caused primarily by anthropogenic climate change.
News source(s): (TRT News) (BBC)
Credits:

• Nominated by CoryGlee (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: I don't know if it's blurb-worthy but I found it rather interesting. Whatever the result is, at least I tried. Kindest regards. CoryGlee (talk) 13:17, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Seeing how this is the first famine caused by climate change is pretty significant. If there's opposition to a blurb, I'd support adding this to ongoing seeing how this has been an ongoing event in Madagascar. --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 17:43, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose that seems like a claim that she be supported by peer-reviewed publications. In any case, the article is contradictory, e.g. says that Madagascar is on the verge of famine, and the blurb claims that this is the first famine...well, so what now? 93.240.192.26 (talk) 21:06, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose the article and RS says this is the worst drought in 40 years. If past droughts, more severe, didn't cause a famine it seems more likely that this is a culmination of complex factors. Agriculture in Madagascar makes clear that there have been decades long systemic issues with monoculture farming and deforestation, among others. There is no doubt that anthropomorphic climate change is real and impacts the entire globe, but I agree with the IP above that to suggest that the current famine in Madagascar is exclusively due to climate change is dubious and requires peer review. I'd have no problem with a blurb if both it and the article were improved to reduce focus on the climate hysteria. --LaserLegs (talk) 21:44, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

  Anthropogenic climate change is real. Anthropomorphic climate change is only real in "universes" like Madagascar. Not that it matters much if we're all doomed...but still! InedibleHulk (talk) 02:10, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support & added altblurb. I disagree with proposals to reduce the focus on "the climate hysteria" given that secondary sources on the subject (news results on duckduckgo), (news results on google) very often do prominently feature the fact that this famine is caused primarily by climate change. You'd be hard-pressed to find an article about the topic that doesn't. A few examples: "the climate-led famine worsens [...] they are bearing the brunt of climate change" "Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine", "Madagascar on the brink of experiencing the world's first climate-changed induced famine", and a few probably less-reliable ones: [4][5],[6],[7]. I agree that the blurb could use some minor tweaks, my understanding is that it's the world's first famine caused [primarily] by climate change, not the world's first famine caused [solely] by climate change. With respect to LL, who was correct in mentioning that Madagascar has had its issues, there's just so many sources emphasizing the role of climate change that it would effectively be original research to override them based on our own hunch that this crisis could actually be caused by mono-cropping etc. I may just be pedantic here, but I disagree with the nom that the sources say it's exclusively caused by climate change, but it is still caused by climate change nonetheless. It's a notable fact that shouldn't be cleansed from the blurb or the article without additional sources to contradict the multitude of sources affirming it.  Vanilla  Wizard 💙 06:05, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose As others have noted, the article is confusing and contradictory. Wizardoftheyear (talk) 15:19, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Comment: IMO this non-admin closure was premature since there was considerable support for the nomination and concerns by the opposition could potentially be resolved by article updates and improvements. In cases such as this, there is no benefit by prematurely closing the nomination. Spencer^T•C 01:41, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• The problem is nobody is fixing the issues and the opposition stands. There hasn't been any activity either here or on the article for over a day. Noah^Talk 01:47, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Be that as it may, it's not an indication for closing the nomination, especially when there are 4-5 days remaining. Spencer^T•C 18:11, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

• Re-opened. Stephen 03:04, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Harry Kent (cyclist)

Article: Harry Kent (cyclist) (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Stuff; The Dominion Post
Credits:

• Updated and nominated by Bloom6132 (talk · give credit)

Article updated
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Nominator's comments: First reported today (August 28); died on August 24. —Bloom6132 (talk) 09:34, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Long enough and has footnotes where they are expected. This wikibio is READY for RD. --PFHLai (talk) 15:49, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Looks ok. Pawnkingthree (talk) 21:47, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 01:09, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

August 27

Portal:Current events/2021 August 27

August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27) (Friday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict Response to the 2021 Kabul airport attack, Drone strikes in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan The United States launches an airstrike in Nangarhar, killing two Islamic State members and wounding a third. It is reported that one of those killed was planning more attacks in Kabul. (CNN) Aftermath of 2021 Taliban offensive and Fall of Kabul Afghan political leader and activist Fatima Gailani, who helped draft a new constitution for Afghanistan and also took part in peace talks with the Taliban, blames exiled former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani for the current "chaotic" situation in the country, and says that U.S. president Joe Biden also contributed by withdrawing troops without a "political settlement" in place. (Deutsche Welle) The United States urges the Taliban to include former president Hamid Karzai and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah in the formation of the new inclusive government. (Al Jazeera) 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Spain end their evacuation flights from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. (Reuters) (EuroWeekly News) (Stuff) (U.S. News & World Report) Crowds return to the Kabul airport a day after the suicide bombing at the airport. (VOA) U.S. Marine lieutenant Stuart Scheller is relieved of his duties after posting a video demanding accountability from military leaders over the evacuation. (TMZ) (California News Times) 2021 Kabul airport attack The death toll from the ISIL suicide bombing attack at the airport in Kabul yesterday increases to 175. Three British citizens are confirmed to have been killed in the attack. (Al Jazeera) Allied Democratic Forces insurgency Nineteen civilians are killed during a knife and arson attack by ADF at a village in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Al Jazeera) Authorities in Uganda arrest an Islamist belonging to the ADF for planning a suicide bombing attack in the country. Police are also investigating if the murders of 21 civilians in the cities of Lwengo and Masaka since late July were carried out by ADF terrorists. The victims were killed by knifemen during raids in the night. Thirty-eight suspected have been arrested. (All Africa) Business and economy Economy of Zambia The newly appointed Minister of Finance ​of Zambia Situmbeko Musokotwane says that he has begun to negotiate with the International Monetary Fund on a $12 billion external debt. Musokotwane says that he is also working with other private funds to which Zambia owes payments. Musokotwane anticipates that Zambia "will not be able to immediately cancel all debts". (Reuters) Economy of Cuba Cuba recognizes cryptocurrency as legal tender, becoming the second nation to do so after El Salvador. (Al Jazeera) Health and environment COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 vaccination in India According to government data, more than 473 million people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, which amounts to about half of all eligible adults in India. However, only around 15% of eligible adults have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (BBC) India reports a single-day record of 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered, a level that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as a "momentous feat" for the country. (Reuters) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan The number of severe COVID-19 patients in Japan surpasses 2,000 for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. (The Japan Times) COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand Thailand's COVID-19 taskforce approves a plan to gradually ease some COVID-19-related restrictions beginning on September 1 that will allow the resumption of domestic flights, reopening of shopping malls, restaurants, barbershops, and public parks, as well as allow gatherings of up to 25 people in 29 high-risk provinces as the number of COVID-19 cases has peaked. (Bloomberg) COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam Vietnam reports a record 12,920 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 410,366. The country also surpasses 10,000 deaths from COVID-19. (Viet Nam News) COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark Danish Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke announces that the country will lift all COVID-19-related restrictions on September 10 as it considers that the "epidemic is under control" and does not pose "a critical threat to society". The country will also lift the obligation to present an immunity passport in order to attend certain events as more than 70% of Danes are fully vaccinated. (The Guardian) COVID-19 pandemic in Italy The Italian Health ministry signs a decree which moves Sicily into the "yellow zone" and will reimpose some restrictions such as the mask mandate both outdoors and indoors and restrict restaurant diners to groups of four beginning on August 30 following an increase of COVID-19 cases. (MedicalXpress) COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, COVID-19 vaccination in Poland Polish Minister of Health Adam Niedzielski announces that the Supreme Medical Council has approved booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people with a compromised immune system which will be administered beginning on September 1. (The First News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland Scotland reports a record 6,835 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. (Sky News) COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 vaccination in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia, Operation Allies Refuge White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces that the U.S. government has opened a mass vaccination site at the Dulles International Airport for arriving Afghan refugees. (AP) COVID-19 pandemic in Florida A Leon County judge strikes down the mask mandate ban imposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. (NBC News) COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Reverend Jesse Jackson is transferred to a rehab facility, a week after being hospitalized for COVID-19. His wife, Jacqueline Jackson, remains in ICU. (CBS News) COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports the world's first deer positive case of COVID-19 from white-tailed deer in the state of Ohio. (CTV News) COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, COVID-19 vaccination in Australia The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation recommends that children between the ages of 12 and 15 be included in the COVID-19 vaccination program using the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination bookings for this age group will begin on September 13. (ABC News Australia) Law and crime COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina, Political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic A federal prosecutor indicts President Alberto Fernández for violating the sanitary measures he himself decreed during a birthday celebration party for First Lady Fabiola Yáñez in July 2020. Fernández appeals to evade trial and volunteers to donate his salary. The prosecutors reject his proposal as they say that government officials cannot skip trial. (MercoPress) Former Mali leaders Bah Ndaw and Moctar Ouane are released from house arrest by the junta who removed them from power in May. (Reuters) Politics and elections Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan–United States relations The Taliban regime appoints Khalil Haqqani as head of security in Kabul. Haqqani, a veteran of the Soviet–Afghan War and war on terror, is a designated terrorist by the United States, and is currently wanted on a US$5 million bounty. (NBC News) In a 73−50 vote, the Congress of Peru approves the leftist cabinet of President Pedro Castillo, who thanked the Congress for "granting confidence". The vote increased the approval of Castillo's government, which currently holds a 38% approval rating. (Reuters)

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(Posted) RD: Siegfried Matthus

Article: Siegfried Matthus (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): NDR and others
Credits:

• Updated by Grimes2 (talk · give credit) and Gerda Arendt (talk · give credit)

Article updated
Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: Leading composer in the East when Germany was divided, but successful still after unification, founder of a chamber opera festival promoting young singers, - his music played again and again and recorded - not often in contemporary music. There was some article, but Grimes2 did miracles again expanding. There could be more, much more detail in the sources added. Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:09, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

• ps: the news of his death came in only today. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:04, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Article is ready to go. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 15:21, 30 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted --PFHLai (talk) 21:08, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Akis Tsochatzopoulos

Article: Akis Tsochatzopoulos (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1166960/akis-tsochatzopoulos-once-prominent-pasok-politician-dies/
Credits:

• Updated by TDKR Chicago 101 (talk · give credit)

Article updated
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Nominator's comments: former interior and defence minister of Greece. His wikibio looks ready for RD. --PFHLai (talk) 11:11, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Weak support I've added a couple of cn tags that can be easily fixed. Otherwise, the article is well cited. If someone could explain, at least briefly, what he did as minister it would be great. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 17:50, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
  • The two {cn} tags are gone now. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 04:08, 1 September 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 04:30, 1 September 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Hae Un Lee

Article: Hae Un Lee (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/lees-discount-liquor-founder-hae-un-lee-dies-at-79-2429072/
Credits:

• Nominated by PFHLai (talk · give credit)
• Updated by 70.172.85.106 (talk · give credit)

Article updated
Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: Wikibio looks ready already. PFHLai (talk) 10:57, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support article seems good. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 17:50, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted to RD. Spencer^T•C 03:33, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

US airstrike in Afghanistan

Article: 2021 Kabul airport attack (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ The US launches an airstrike in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, killing the Islamic State member who is believed to have planned the bombings. (Post)
Alternative blurb: ​ The U.S. launches an airstrike in Afghanistan, killing the two Islamic State members who planned the bombings.
News source(s): (AP News), (NY Times),
Credits:

• Nominated by Elijahandskip (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: I know we already have an ITN about the bombings themselves, but it seems significant enough for maybe a second ITN nomination just because the planner died. Elijahandskip (talk) 02:10, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment: Because the airport attack and US airstrike is comparably related, why not posting the targeted article as ongoing? Or merging the proposed blurb with current blurb of same subject. 180.254.167.7 (talk) 04:46, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

  We don't duplicate articles in ongoing if they are currently in a blurb.—Bagumba (talk) 12:03, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• Add the airstrike to the current blurb? Jim Michael (talk) 08:30, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose existing blurb is just fine, and "member who is believed" is just not what an encyclopedia is about. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 08:39, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

Are you saying the airstrike isn't important enough for ITN, or that it shouldn't be posted because we don't know enough about it? Jim Michael (talk) 09:23, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

Both. The Rambling Man (Keep wearing the mask...) 09:34, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

• I'm not certain a single airstrike warrants an update. 331dot (talk) 11:42, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

  It (allegedly) took two. InedibleHulk (talk) 15:47, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

  Now it (allegedly) took one. InedibleHulk (talk) 02:30, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment The suicide bombing blurb already pipes to 2021 Kabul airport attack, so there is no need for another blurb with the same article. If it's deemed notable, incorporate the airstrike into the existing blurb.—Bagumba (talk) 12:03, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose – Per TRM. Though widely covered Saturday, [8] [9] [10] this drone strike targeted one individual whose demise hasn't yet been confirmed by sources on the ground. Lacks broad significance. – Sca (talk) 12:27, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose Existing blurb is enough. Pawnkingthree (talk) 14:32, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose Sources are clear about not knowing who this target was or why he was killed, same as his alleged driver, same as the alleged other victims. InedibleHulk (talk) 15:42, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Comment - New Info The pentagon confirmed that two of the planners of the attack were killed in the airstrike. (CNN) Elijahandskip (talk) 17:21, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

Alt-blurb 1 started for new info. Elijahandskip (talk) 17:23, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

I think we can safely say both blurbs turned out to be honest misreadings. No pressure to redact or strike anything, though! Every war has its lingering rumours, after all. InedibleHulk (talk) 02:30, 29 August 2021 (UTC)

• Comment – Even with two 'ISKP' jihadists killed, [11] [12] this drone strike remains part of the larger Afghanistan story, and a separate blurb wouldn't be appropriate. – Sca (talk) 18:14, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose per Sca. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 18:48, 28 August 2021 (UTC)

August 26

Portal:Current events/2021 August 26

August 26, 2021 (2021-08-26) (Thursday) Armed conflicts and attacks Afghanistan conflict 2021 Kabul airport attack A suicide bomber blows himself up at an entrance of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, killing at least 90 Afghan civilians and 13 American servicemembers. More than 150 others are wounded. ISIL-KP, who have threatened the airport in recent days, have claimed responsibility for the attack. (The Wall Street Journal) 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan Operation Pitting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that the United Kingdom will continue evacuations despite the terrorist attacks that occurred at Hamid Karzai International Airport. (Sky News) Operation Allies Refuge U.S. President Joe Biden, in an address to the nation, says that the evacuation of American citizens will continue despite the terrorist attacks. He also vows that the U.S. will avenge the deaths of the 13 service members killed in the attacks by "hunting down" those responsible and "making them pay". (AP) The United States says that it is taking steps to boost humanitarian aid into Afghanistan despite the Taliban being blacklisted by the treasury. The United States also says that it is working with local partners to facilitate humanitarian aid to reach the Afghan population. (Reuters) Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Russia and the Netherlands end their evacuation flights from Hamid Karzai International Airport ahead of a Taliban ultimatum to leave by August 31. Several shots are fired in the direction of an Italian military plane as it was departing the airport, although the airplane was not the intended target and no casualties or damage have been reported. (BBC News) Oromo conflict, Tigray War, War crimes in the Tigray War The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission accuses the Oromo Liberation Army of killing 150 civilians during the past week. The group denies the report. The report says that gunmen targeted people of Amharan ethnicity. (Reuters) Arts and culture Political repression in the Soviet Union A mass grave containing between 5,000 and 8,000 skeletons is discovered in Odesa, Ukraine, during exploration works for a planned expansion of Odesa International Airport. The graves are believed to date back to the late 1930s during a major purge. (BBC News) Disasters and accidents A three-story building collapses in Peñíscola, Valencian Community, Spain, killing two people and injuring another person. The reason for the collapse is currently unknown. (Euronews) At least 9 people are killed and more than 80 injured by an explosion at a military compound in southern Kazakhstan. The fire was caused by a fire at the ammunition depot. 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(Posted) RD: Michael Nader

Article: Michael Nader (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): CNN, USA Today
Credits:

• Nominated by SirEdimon (talk · give credit)

Article updated
Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: American actor. Died on Aug. 23, but only announced today. The article is fully sourced. --SirEd ^Dimmi!!! 00:40, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Nothing looks fishy, could use a photo, but hey. InedibleHulk (talk) 02:03, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

• I added the one of him from his character on All my Children. -- Rockstone^{[Send me a message!]} 22:54, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

• Posted Stephen 03:36, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

(Posted) RD: Stephen B. Oates

Article: Stephen B. Oates (talk · history · tag)
Recent deaths nomination (Post)
News source(s): Associated Press; The Springfield Republican
Credits:

• Updated and nominated by Bloom6132 (talk · give credit)

Article updated
Recent deaths of any person, animal or organism with a Wikipedia article are always presumed to be important enough to post (see this RFC and further discussion). Comments should focus on whether the quality of the article meets WP:ITNRD.

Nominator's comments: First reported today (August 26); died on August 20. —Bloom6132 (talk) 22:59, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Nothing shocking, American Civil War historian, miniseries guest expert. InedibleHulk (talk) 02:15, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted Stephen 03:42, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

(Closed) 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

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Article: 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan (talk · history · tag)
Ongoing item nomination (Post)
News source(s): NYTimes, BBC, Straits Times, Japan
Credits:

• Nominated by Robertsky (talk · give credit)
• Created by Buckshot06 (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: Efforts to evacuate is still ongoing and set to end on 31 August. The suicide bombings are an immediate event of the evaucation. Nations are also sending military planes to help with evacuations. – robertsky (talk) 18:01, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support The evacuation has gotten mass media attention as international governments, mainly the United States, try to evacuate troops from Afghanistan. The Taliban offensive was included on Ongoing, don't see an opposing reason as to why this cannot be included. Kellis7 (talk) 18:16, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support If there's any event that's being continuously reported in the news around the world, it's precisely this. Moreover, this is an operation involving many countries from virtually every continent except Africa. Undoubtedly, there are enough reasons for the nomination to prosper. The linked article is constantly updated and is perfectly sourced. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 18:21, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose In the aftermath of the attack nominated below, evacuations from some countries have paused or been ended. As far as I can tell, only Germany has been ambiguous about when they plan on ending evacuations. All other nations are currently committed to ending evacuations on or before August 31st. Posting an event as ongoing when it has a definite end date at the present seems counterintuitive. If the US and other nations publicly state that evacuations will continue indefinitely, then will change to support. 47.176.81.182 (talk) 18:39, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

  We posted the Olympics to ongoing, that has a definite end date. – Muboshgu (talk) 18:51, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose The attacks are definitely appropriate for a blurb, but unless more violence continues, the evacuation has been otherwise something being done in haste but not the type of critical ongoing compared to natural disasters or other human-caused violence. --Masem (t) 18:40, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support unconvinced by either of the opposes.  – John M Wolfson (talk • contribs) 00:08, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Highly important event, widely reported around the world. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 00:12, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose. Unless something unexpected happens, in which case we would blurb it - as indeed we did for today's bombing - the evacuation from the airport is really just a corollary to the invasion by the Taliban. The withdrawal operation is not really daily breaking headline and unexpected news on a daily basis, as we'd see for say the Hong Kong protests or the Taliban's recent offensive. It's a predictable and time limited operation that followed from the Afghan army's defeat to the Taliban, which we also blurbed.  — Amakuru (talk) 00:13, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support - Highly notable. And definitely should be posted to Ongoing. I don’t have a magic ball to look into the future with. But for now this is definitely an escalating situation that warrants Ongoing-status.BabbaQ (talk) 00:50, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose People catching planes. Only seems bigger because it's associated with a couple of blurbs, vaguely suggesting a third something is next. Those aside, it's a pretty mundane story, though more juicy than most daily airport reports. InedibleHulk (talk) 02:23, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support - most countries have withdrawn, yes, but the bulk of the evacuation have been American anyway, and they're still going ("The United States would press on with evacuations despite the threat of further attacks"). Regarding notability, it's the top news in all international news sites I checked (BBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera, RT, DW, FT, AP, really everything except Xinhua for some reason), and is 2nd news in my local non English news site. I'd say it's still highly in the news. Should have a good 3-4 days left of evacuations, ignoring the signs from both sides that they are negotiating an extension. Juxlos (talk) 02:29, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

  You sure those aren't about the bombing? I checked CBC. It's Biden vowing revenge there (an Ongoing war in Afghanistan might be a reasonable nom to me). InedibleHulk (talk) 02:38, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support in the news, and likely to be in the news for at least several more days. Banedon (talk) 02:34, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Oppose ongoing, add to other blurb Two ITN items seems overkill when something like "Amid evacuations from Afghanistan" can be added to the existing suicide bombing blurb.—Bagumba (talk) 04:45, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

  @Bagumba: I've gone ahead and WP:BOLDly made the change. -- King of ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ 07:00, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

  I'm happy with this. A much better outcome than putting it in Ongoing.  — Amakuru (talk) 07:42, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

• Oppose This may be top news because of the bombing, which is already included in the blurb. Otherwise, the withdrawal of foreign citizens is going relatively smoothly and it receives routine coverage. We can wait until 31 August, which was given as a deadline for the withdrawal, and see if things escalate afterwards.--Kiril Simeonovski (talk) 06:35, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

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(Posted) Kabul airport attacks

Article: 2021 Kabul airport attacks (talk · history · tag)
Blurb: ​ Two suicide bombings occur at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, killing at least 72 people. (Post)
News source(s): The New York Times, NBC
Credits:

• Nominated by TDKR Chicago 101 (talk · give credit)
• Created by Koopatrev (talk · give credit)
• Updated by Kellis7 (talk · give credit), Gianluigi02 (talk · give credit) and Hazeledla (talk · give credit)

Nominator's comments: Current/breaking news event. Article will be expanded as more information comes in --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 16:25, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support The withdrawal from Afghanistan is a major ongoing (not WP:ITN/ONGOING, yet anyway) story and the bombing is a notable development of it. It's long enough as it is and will expand. – Muboshgu (talk) 16:43, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Afghan evacuations are currently top-of-news, and a cursory look at Reuters, Al Jazeera and BBC puts this story at headline. Juxlos (talk) 16:53, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Reports of over a hundred casualties (wounded and killed) as well as American servicemembers injured is notable enough to warrant a blurb. Lyrim (talk) 17:11, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support This has gotten massive media coverage (even local news sources are reporting on it) and the involvement with American troops makes this article notable. Kellis7 (talk) 17:37, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Query Should Fall of Kabul (2021) or 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan be an ongoing item instead, given that though Kabul has been taken over, the airport and/or certain routes to the airport are still being controlled by US/Brits? – robertsky (talk) 17:44, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Kabul has already fallen, so it cannot be "ongoing". This, unfortunately, is still what Afghanistan will be under Taliban rule. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 17:52, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• In my personal opinion, I think the 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan should be added as an ongoing item. I think that would have to be settled on a separate forum. Kellis7 17:51, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Agree with Kellis7. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 17:52, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• @Kellis7 and Alsoriano97: OK. See Wikipedia:In_the_news/Candidates#(Closed) 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan. – robertsky (talk) 18:04, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support Major development and article is expanding. Pawnkingthree (talk) 17:48, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support Per above. Perhaps it would be appropriate to indicate that it's occurring in the context of a mass evacuation of Afghans, which is ultimately the reason for the attack. _-_Alsoriano97 (talk) 17:52, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Support, the casualty count is definitely high enough at this point. However, as discussed above, we should link 2021 evacuation of Afghanistan in this blurb. If we do that, we don't need to add it as an ongoing item. -LtNOWIS (talk) 18:14, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Eh We already have one story about this on ITN. I'd say just move it to ongoing. We can't have new stories posted for every development in this event, and given that US/UK intelligence have been saying this stuff for a couple days and it's tightly related to the main blurb I don't really think it's worth 2 blurbs. ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 18:15, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
  • If this is posted, it should displace or augment to the current blurb. I disagree about bringing it to ongoing, unless more violence continues during the evactuation/power transition. --Masem (t) 18:55, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

    If it displaces the current blurb then that's fine with me. But even for augmenting I'm not really 'opposed', as I suppose this is a major set of events, just hesitant (esp if more major events happen before the withdrawal concludes) ProcrastinatingReader (talk) 19:12, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

• Support because it's easily important enough & the article is of good enough quality. Jim Michael (talk) 19:14, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Posted --PFHLai (talk) 20:29, 26 August 2021 (UTC)
• Update - per WSJ, death toll is over 100 (13 Americans soldiers, at least 90 Afghans). This is already updated in the article itself. Juxlos (talk) 02:20, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
• Post-posting support – Thanks to all who made this happen at last. A new, relevant blurb was long overdue. – Sca (talk) 12:13, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

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