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'No plans' for new travel restrictions in Ireland despite spike in Covid cases and return of tests at some airports

Testing at Milan’s main airport started on December 26 and results showed almost half of the passengers were infected.

Irish Mirror

Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp up Military Cooperation

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he was keen to ramp up military cooperation and hailed the two countries' efforts to counter Western influence. Battered by unprecedented Western sanctions over Moscow's assault against Ukraine, Putin wants to strengthen political, economic and military ties with China.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Share the Data, WHO Urges China at COVID Surge Talks

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. The rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe and questions about its data reporting, with low official…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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France, Britain impose Covid tests on travellers from China

France and Britain on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.

Radio France Internationale

General Assembly Refers Israeli Occupation to UN Court

The UN General Assembly on Friday asked the International Court of Justice to consider consequences for Israel over its occupation of Palestinian territories, a day after the Jewish state's most right-wing government ever took over. The General Assembly voted 87-26 with 53 abstentions on the resolution, with Western nations split…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Share data, WHO again tells China during COVID surge talks

The World Health Organization says it has ‘again’ asked Chinese officials for regular sharing of real-time data.

Al Jazeera

More countries plan conditions for arrivals from China

More countries are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China as Covid-19 cases in the country surge following its relaxation of “zero-Covid” rules.

Bangkok Post

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China economic activity worsens in December as Covid spreads

BEIJING: China’s economic activity contracted at a steeper pace in December as the country suddenly reversed its Covid Zero policy and the virus swept through major cities, causing people to stay home and businesses to shut.

The Times of India

China gives Hong Kong leader power to bar overseas lawyers in national security cases

China's top lawmaking body has given Hong Kong leader John Lee the power to bar foreign lawyers from national security cases, removing the decision from the city's courts, in a move likely to further fuel concerns over judicial independence.

Reuters

Xi says COVID control is entering new phase as cases surge after reopening

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a "new phase" in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first comments to the public on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns…

Reuters

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Where does Missouri get the drugs it uses to execute prisoners? The supplier is a secret

Tribune News Service

Spain changes Covid travel rules again amid surging cases in China

Spanish health minister Carolina Darias said health controls will be stepped up for anyone arriving from China

Wales Online

World Health Organisation urges China to strengthen its Covid response as cases surge

It comes as UK government announces travel restrictions for passengers from China

The Independent UK

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

All travellers from mainland China will need a pre-departure test, and some will be tested for Covid on arrival

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WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on COVID situation

The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.

ABC News

France and UK join growing list of countries requiring COVID tests for China passengers

The United Kingdom and France will join a growing list of countries implementing tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities say.

Bangkok Post

Curbs likely for Chinese arrivals

The Ministry of Public Health looks set to propose reviving Covid-19 screening measures for international travellers, with extra steps for those from China, as the latter reopens its borders.

The Independent UK

China vows to maintain ‘fair’ stance on Ukraine war after Putin and Xi meeting

Putin said he expect President Xi to make a state visit next year in a public show of solidarity from Beijing

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The Independent UK

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

New Covid variants are sparking fresh health concerns as Omicron relatives XBB and XBB.1.5 have seen a surge in cases in countries worldwide.

Daily Mirror

Calls for another Covid booster for all Brits as country is losing its immunity

Reports that China could be experiencing up to a million new cases a day has sparked global fears about the potential for new variants to emerge with Beijing to reopen its borders next week

The Independent UK

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

The Independent UK

Trump’s taxes: Takeaways from release of long-sought returns

The release of former President Donald Trump's tax returns show he maintained a bank account in China through 2017, his first year in the White House

Chronicle Live

UK set to re-introduce Covid travel rules after China sees a surge of fresh cases

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives had so far been split on whether or not to introduce testing measures - after a spike in new infections in China

The Independent UK

Trump's taxes: Takeaways from release of long-sought returns

The release of former President Donald Trump's tax returns show he maintained a bank account in China through 2017, his first year in the White House

Reason

2022 Was the Year of Hubris

The tendency of those in power to topple or embarrass themselves by overreaching should provide a lesson to policy makers.

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