Japan confirmed on Tuesday plans to gradually ease COVID-19 border curbs, but fell short of demands by business lobbies to open up in line with major trading partners.

Japan eases COVID-19 border curbs, trails major partners

Melbourne, Australia's second-biggest city, began its first weekend out of the world's longest string of COVID-19 lockdowns with spontaneous street parties, live music and packed pubs, bars and restaurants.

Australia's Melbourne enjoys weekend of eased Covid curbs after long lockdown

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month ban on Australians travelling abroad will be lifted from next month, easing one of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions imposed globally.

Australia to ease international border restrictions from November

As the coronavirus restrictions have started to ease across the world live music is also slowly coming back to the streets of New York City.

The post-pandemic life: People return to streets as live concert resumes