Former British prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie hosted a close friend who helped them plan their wedding when Covid restrictions were in place, a Guardian report has claimed.

UK: Boris Johnson and wife 'hosted friend' during Covid restrictions to discuss wedding festivities

American Airlines pilots have overwhelmingly voted in favour of their labour union to strike work, while the company has claimed that negotiations with the union are underway.

American Airlines pilots union votes in favour of strike; company says negotiations underway

A day after China halted its short-term visas for South Koreans and Japanese travellers after Japan imposed covid19 curbs on visitors from China, Japan has now lodged a protest over the suspension of visas and asked China to overturn the action.

China defends its retaliation against South Korea and Japan travel curbs

China has lifted quarantine requirements for inbound travellers, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.

China reopens borders from Hong Kong to mainland China ending its major Covid restrictions

Hong Kong will end most of its strict Covid rules starting Thursday (December 29), meaning there will be no cap on public gatherings and the city's vaccine pass would also be scrapped. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee said that all virus-related measures would be cancelled apart from wearing masks which still remains mandatory.

Hong Kong to end most Covid rules apart from mandatory mask wearing

As pandemic related immigration restrictions were set to expire at U.S-Mexico border, confusion and frustration continued to prevail among migrants. U.S. forces create a siege at border crossing.

Frustration among migrants prevailed at the U.S-Mexico border after ease of covid restrictions

Hong Kong scraps some its last Covid-19 restrictions that have crushed the city’s economy and undermined its status as a financial hub. Additionally, the much criticised "0+3" regime has also be taken away.

Hong Kong scraps Covid restrictions for arriving travellers

The Chinese government decided to loosen its strict COVID-19 restrictions under the Zero Covid policy and the decision was lauded by global economic leaders on Friday.

Global economic chiefs hail China’s decision of relaxing COVID-19 restrictions

Police in Shanghai on Sunday (November 27) dragged and detained people who were protesting against strict coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, the news agency Reuters reported.

Several detained in Shanghai as anti-Covid lockdown protests rage in China

Chinese authorities face criticism on Thursday after a four-month-old baby died because of a delay in her treatment due to Covid restrictions imposed in Zhengzhou, as per reports.

China COVID-19: Authorities face anger after an infant dies due to delay in treatment amid restrictions

Over the weekend, officials in Macau reimposed some of the strict Covid-19 regulations including imposing a lockdown on a major casino after a couple of cases were detected in the world’s biggest gambling hub.

Macau to reimpose Covid restrictions, casino stocks to waver

Japan stated on Thursday that it would relax harsh Covid regulations on foreign visitors, reopening the gates after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. Japan will finally reopen the border, tweeted Taro Kono, the minister of information technology.

Japan to lift Covid restrictions on international visitors

Now most countries around the world have eased Covid restrictions. Amid this, Hong Kong looks to scrap hotel quarantine as well. They're also likely to get rid of pre-flight Covid PCR test for travelers. As per reports, implementing these measures would be Hong Kong's biggest move to end global isolation.

Hong Kong likely to remove pre-flight PCR test mandate, changes could come before late October

Trouble mounts for Boris Johnson's government in the United Kingdom as the opposition labour party has cornered ruling conservative members of parliament over the 'Porngate scandal'.

United Kingdom: 'Porngate' new headache for Boris Johnson government

In a recent update on the Partygate scandal, Parliament gave a go-ahead on an inquiry into British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In a humiliating blow to his political image, Johnson's own conservative MPs have turned against him.

United Kingdom: PM Boris Johnson faces questions on leadership

United Kingdom's prime minister Boris Johnson has once again apologised for breaking the covid-19 rules. However, the opposition has called Johnson's apology 'a joke' and said a half-hearted apology is not enough.

United Kingdom: Opposition calls Prime Minister Boris Johnson's apology 'A Joke'

Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this month, allowing people to dine in at restaurants in the evening and lifting restrictions on private gatherings, as the number of COVID-19 infections declined in recent weeks.

Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall

British PM Boris Johnson who has been fined for partygate case could face more fines for lockdown breaches. Justice minister David Wolfson has already resigned and now the opposition calls for PM's resignation. To get more details, we're joined by correspondent Chris Jones.

Partygate: Opposition calls for UK PM Boris Johnson's resignation

In a recent update on partygate case, UK's prime minister Boris Johnson has offered an apology. However, PM Boris Johnson and Sunak have rejected calls to resign over 'partygate'.

Partygate: Boris Johnson says 'sorry' for partying, rejects calls to resign

The Metropolitan Police have begun interviewing witnesses as it continues to investigate parties that took place at Boris Johnson's residence while Covid restrictions were in place.

UK Downing Street: Metropolitan Police begin interviews with key Party witnesses

France has decided to lift all COVID-19 health restrictions at businesses starting March 14, the same day that vaccine passes are lifted and obligation to wear masks in indoor public places are removed.

Starting March 14, France will lift Covid restrictions in business establishments

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded the lifting of all remaining Covid restrictions in England. Johnson announced details of his government's plan for 'living with covid-19' in the parliament by treating it like any other transmissible illness such as flu.

UK PM Boris Johnson announces details of 'living with Covid plan'

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out plans to scrap all covid-19 restrictions as part of a "living with Covid" strategy. Johnson's Conservative government lifted most virus restrictions in January, scrapping vaccine passports for venues and ending mask mandates in most settings apart from hospitals in England.

UK to become first European nation to scrap all Covid-19 curbs

France has eased Covid restrictions for British travellers who are fully vaccinated. These travellers will now not be required to undergo Covid tests if they want to go France.

France: Covid restrictions eased for vaccinated British travellers

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