Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 16 (ANI): Owing to the upsurge of cases in Punjab, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an extension of all existing COVID-restrictions till May 31, with directions for strict enforcement.
Doha [Qatar], May 16 (ANI/Sputnik): A mass demonstration in support of the Palestinians has been held in Qatar amid strict coronavirus restrictions, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
Dispur (Assam) [India], May 16 (ANI): Amid surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Assam government on Saturday issued fresh directives that will be imposed from May 16 until further orders.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 16 (ANI): Strict restrictions will be implemented in the four districts of Kerala where triple lockdown will be in force from midnight Sunday, said state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday.
Perth [Australia], May 15 (ANI): Though China has imposed punitive trade restrictions on Australian coal, barley, meat and wine, it is spending more than ever on Australian imports.
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in reports of domestic violence and mental distress among LGBT+ people. It is difficult to find partners due to Covid-19 restrictions and the return of many people to their family homes.
Washington [US], May 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory System issued a bulletin on Friday that indicated a heightened threat environment due to the potential for violent extremists to exploit the lifting of COVID-19-related restriction
Paris [France], May 14 (ANI): Formula 1 on Friday confirmed that the Turkish Grand Prix, which had replaced Grand Prix Du Canada 2021, has been cancelled due to the new COVID-19 travel restrictions.
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): With Japan restricting entry of people from India, Pakistan and Nepal due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, questions have been raised on whether the Indian athletes will also face issues in entering the country for the Tokyo Olympics. But Indian Olympic Associa
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices swung between gains and losses on Friday with FMCG stocks witnessing gains but metals lost shine.
London [UK], May 14 (ANI): The UK hospitality sector is facing staff shortages as the pandemic restrictions are gradually lifted and demand returns, Fitch Ratings has said.