Islamabad [Pakistan], June 10 (ANI): Thousands of Pakistanis studying in China are waiting for Beijing to greenlight their return. Many are struggling because their stipends have been suspended, and fear they won't complete their studies on schedule.
Tokyo [Japan], June 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government's expert coronavirus advisory panel on Thursday approved a plan to lift the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency in three prefectures on Sunday as scheduled, according to local media.
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 9 (ANI): Heavy traffic movement was witnessed in Patna on Wednesday after COVID-19 restrictions were eased in the state after over a month.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Many students, who are to travel abroad for studies, are worried about visa cancellations and getting stuck in India due to the Covid-19 vaccine shortage and timely administeration of their second dose.
Hong Kong, June 9 (ANI): The recent acceleration of vaccinations in parts of Asia can reduce risk of setbacks to economic recoveries and public finances associated with further waves of Covid-19 pandemic provided that it is sustained, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday.
Washington [US], June 9 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States eased COVID-19-related travel restrictions to Japan ahead of the upcoming Olympics, the State Department said in a notice on Tuesday.
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 8 (ANI): In view of decline in COVID-19 cases, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced the easing of lockdown restrictions in the state from June 9.
Washington [US], June 8 (ANI): The US on Monday (local time) imposed visa restrictions on individuals undermining the peaceful resolution of the crisis in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon.
Rome [Italy], June 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Italy on Monday further relaxed COVID-19 restrictions in certain parts of the country based on a decree issued by the Health Ministry on Saturday.
Geneva [Swizerland], June 7 (ANI): World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said with the increased global transmission of variants of concern including the Delta variant, lifting restrictions too quickly could be disastrous for those who are not
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): The COVID-induced lockdown in Kerala has been extended till June 16 with restrictions in place, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Monday.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 7 (ANI): In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered extension of COVID restrictions in the state to June 15 with certain relaxations, including the opening of shops till 6 pm and private offi