China has reopened its borders today after three years of COVID-19 closures and restrictions.
The first passengers to arrive under the new rules were onboard flights from Singapore and Canada.
Afghan aid at risk due to Taliban restrictions on women: UN
The United Nation’s lead humanitarian coordinator has warned that UN-supplied aid cannot continue if the Taliban do not lift their ban on women working for humanitarian aid agencies in Afghanistan.
Thousands march in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu’s cabinet
Thousands of Israelis took to streets in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s extremist cabinet, which is predicted to set off a menacing policy trend.
China reopens borders and lifts years-long quarantine for inbound travellers
China lifted quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.
Elon Musk Announces Changes In Twitter Interface, Here’s What Will Change
Twitter is set for big changes in interface and the long-form text feature may be rolled out early in February, the platform’s CEO Elon Musk announced today.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 319
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 319th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Harvard Kennedy School condemned for denying fellowship to Israel critic
ACLU and Pen America back former Human Rights Watch chief Kenneth Roth and say decision ‘raises serious questions’Leading civil rights organisations have condemned Harvard Kennedy School’s denial of a position to the former head of Human Rights Watch o…
Santa Clara makes No. 9 Gonzaga men work hard for road victory
Drew Timme and Nolan Hickman scored 20 points each and the No. 9 Gonzaga men’s basketball team beat Santa Clara 81-76. The Zags scored eight of the game’s final 10 points.
Cellphones, cameras, DNA: how police caught Idaho student killings suspect
A 28-year-old graduate student faces four counts of murder – but families of the victims await answers to the question of whyFor a student of criminology, Bryan Kohberger appears to have been remarkably indifferent to modern methods of detective work.T…