Armed conflicts and attacks
Militants raid a school in Zamfara, killing a student during an attempted mass kidnapping. As the kidnap fails, the attackers fled and started shooting in the streets, killing twelve more people. It is the second school attack in Zamfara in two weeks. (AllAfrica)
Israel–Iran proxy conflict
U.S. and Arab officials disclose a clandestine Israeli naval operation against vessels in the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea carrying Iranian oil and weaponry to Syria since 2019. At least twelve Iranian vessels have been bombed with limpet mines, according to U.S. officials. (The Wall Street Journal)
2021 Myanmar protests
Twelve protesters are killed as security forces open fire on anti-coup protests. (CBC News)
Business and economy
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion relief package into law. (CNBC)
Economy of Brazil, COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
The National Congress of Brazil approves an $8 billion spending package to help deal with the second wave of the pandemic in the country. (Financial Times)