Covid-19 hospitalisations continue to rise in New York, no slowing of rate of positive tests
Travelers from the UK face more restrictions due to a new variant of the virus spreading, with the US insisting arriving Britons have a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departing the country.
Japan considers fines for bars, restaurants to make sure they close early during pandemic
Japan has had the lowest infection & death rates among Group of Seven nations, mostly relying on residents to show self-restraint and businesses to comply with voluntary measures.
Germany warns of ‘painful cuts’ for fishing industry in Brexit deal
New trade agreement means the EU’s share of the catch in UK waters will fall by 25% over a period of five-and-a-half years.
Uniting Nepal’s ruling party is ‘impossible’, China’s effort is a failed attempt
Hou Yanqi, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, has met senior leaders of Nepal’s ruling party, asking them to find a way out. India, meanwhile, says these are ‘internal matters for Nepal’.
UK churches ‘rethink’ Christmas services, Brazil hotels register low occupancy & other Covid news
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.
Pakistan will seek to continue detention of Daniel Pearl murder convict Omar Sheikh — WSJ report
Sindh HC ordered Omar’s release Thursday. But a Wall Street Journal report quotes a Pakistani legal official, who says he will remain behind bars as authorities will try to prevent his release.
Nepal SC issues show cause notice to PM Oli’s govt over dissolution of Parliament
The Nepal Supreme Court asked the govt to furnish an original copy of its recommendations to dissolve the House and the decision made by President to authenticate them.
US mandates Covid test for UK travellers to check for new virus strain
Regions from Hong Kong to Canada temporarily suspend travel from the UK as the new coronavirus variant alarms scientists and governments around the world.
Temporary Brexit terms to keep EU-UK data flowing for 6 months
The data bridge will be limited in time and requires the UK to suspend its own data protection rules until the adequacy decision has been finalized.
Boris Johnson faces battle to keep Scotland after Brexit deal
Scotland is scheduled to hold elections in May. Polls say Scottish First Minister's party could win a majority that would reinforce her pledge to hold a referendum on leaving the UK.