Two years after they were put in place, New Zealand repealed mask-wearing regulations and vaccination requirements on Monday (September 12), ending some of the strictest coronavirus pandemic regulations in the world.

COVID-19: New Zealand eases most of its pandemic restrictions

Singapore will do away with requirements to wear masks indoors starting Aug. 29, as the country sees its COVID-19 situation stabilise further, the health minister said on Wednesday.

Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week

Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison has started legal proceedings against the Northern Ireland Department of Health and its minister, Robin Swann, over an opinion piece the latter wrote for Rolling Stone magazine.

Van Morrison sues Northern Ireland Health Department and minister Robin Swann over COVID song criticism

Amid declining trends in Covid infections, the Indian National Disaster Management Authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs has revoked the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for Covid containment measures.

COVID-19: Starting March 31, India to end all virus related restrictions, except masks

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday (January 19) made a major announcement and said that most Covid restrictions in UK would be lifted next week. Additionally, he said that Covid isolation period would reduce to 5 days from Monday (January 24).

Most Covid restrictions in UK to be lifted next week, says PM Boris Johnson

All members attending the new House of Commons session in Canada will have to be fully vaccinated to be able to attend the parliament. The new parliament session is scheduled to begin on November 22.

Canadian MPs told to get fully vaccinated to attend House of Commons

India and UK are holding talks for an early resolution on Covid travel guidelines row. New Delhi, in a tit-for-tat move, has mandated a 10-day mandatory quarantine at home or in the destination address for UK nationals arriving in the country from October 04.

India, UK in talks for early resolution on Covid travel rules row

South Africa has extended COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until 25 July as the country has recorded a rise in the number of infections. All social, political and other gatherings remain prohibited in the country while a curfew remains in place from 9 pm to 4 am.

South Africa extends COVID-19 restrictions with certain relaxations amid rising infections

A firebrand Indonesian cleric was jailed Thursday for holding sermons and other gatherings that drew tens of thousands of followers, breaking virus restrictions in the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation.

Indonesia jails firebrand cleric for breaking virus rules

The United Kingdom took a step forward towards some form of normalcy as COVID-19 restrictions have been eased across the country. Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britons to to remain cautious as the UK continues to monitor rapidly rising cases of the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19 first identified in India.

COVID-19 restrictions eased in UK, PM Johnson urges Britons to remain cautious

Portugal reopened its land border with Spain on Saturday and began the final stage of its program to ease COVID-19 restrictions. Portuguese authorities also announced that the country will allow holiday makers from Britain to enter the country.

Portugal reopens border, eases COVID-19 restrictions

Parisians were happy with the easing of travel restrictions in France on Monday. The easing puts an end to a rule that limited people to 10 kilometres from their homes.

France eases regional travel restrictions

Millions of Christians around the world on Saturday faced another Easter weekend under restrictions because of coronavirus surges, but the hard-hit United States made good news as it crossed the milestone of 100 million people receiving at least one vaccine shot.

Millions celebrate Easter under virus curbs for the second year

India and Australia's rivalry is known to all. The drama and the aggression always run high during an India vs Australia contest and the on-going tour is no short of it.

Team India reluctant to travel to Brisbane for fourth Test against Australia

Amid a series of opposition rallies in Pakistan, the Islamabad administration on Friday extended a ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions, and demonstrations at any public place in Islamabad, including the Red Zone, where important government buildings are located, for a period of two months.

Amid opposition rallies in Pakistan, Islamabad extends two-month ban on gatherings, demonstrations

UK travellers will be barred from visiting EU countries in the new year when the Brexit transition period ends. The current Brexit transition period ends on December 31 and these travel restrictions will still apply even if the UK and EU strike a trade deal.

Britons could be banned from EU after January 1 under Covid rules

Austria on Wednesday chose a middle way in its standoff with neighbouring countries on whether skiing over Christmas is safe, by letting resorts reopen on Christmas Eve but making ski holidays virtually impossible.

Austria plans Christmas skiing, but effectively for locals only

Instead of the usual diners, cuddly bears are now waiting to be served, giving more life to the street and to help out local shopkeepers said La Crevette owner, Francois Piazza.

Teddy bears replace diners as French restaurants remain closed

New COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in Los Angeles County on Monday (November 30), leaving businesses wondering how they can survive.

"Everybody's worried": California businesses fear second shutdown

Many restaurants in London were packed to capacity on Wednesday (November 4) evening as the minutes ticked down to the start of a lockdown that will see the closure of non-essential establishments for at least one month.

Last supper for Londoners as England heads back into lockdown

The British government tightened restrictions on socialising in parts of northeast England in response to high and increasing COVID-19 infection rates in the region.

WION Ground Report: UK imposes new COVID-19 restrictions

Pubs, bars and restaurants throughout Britain got to grips with new operating restrictions on Thursday (September 24) after they were introduced by the government to curb rising COVID-19 infections.

British bars and pubs adapt to new coronavirus rules

Europe is now seeing a surge in Coronavirus cases forcing many contries to announce fresh restrictions. Infections have climbed steadly across most of Europe in the last two months.

Europe announces new COVID-19 restrictions as cases increase

German tourists had to cut short their summer holidays in the picturesque Paris and Cote d'Azur regions this week as Germany announced new travel restrictions for those returning from the French tourist destinations.

Holidays cut short for German tourists as Paris, Cote d'Azur labeled hot spots