New Zealand election: Voters goes to the polls in a narrow race
CNN — New Zealand goes to the polls Saturday in a general election that’s shaping up to be a tight race between the two major parties, with the economy and…
Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for work on mRNA Covid vaccines by Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology…
New Zealand scraps last of its Covid restrictions
CNN — New Zealand scrapped the last of its Covid restrictions Tuesday, bringing the final curtain down on one of the world’s strictest pandemic policies as the government said the…
Highest-level Chinese delegation to visit North Korea since Covid restrictions
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A high-level Chinese government delegation is headed to North Korea this week, believed to be the highest-level representatives from Beijing to visit Pyongyang since the…
Asia’s drug trade is thriving post-pandemic, UN report warns
Hong Kong CNN — The synthetic drug trade in Asia is roaring to “extreme levels,” with crime groups establishing new trafficking routes to evade enforcement crackdowns and methamphetamine prices hitting…
UK: Boris Johnson referred to police for potential Covid rules breach
CNN — Boris Johnson, Britain’s former prime minister, has been referred to the police for new possible violation of Covid lockdown rules, the British government told CNN on Tuesday. Documents…
Japan’s hikikomori: Social recluses became more isolated during Covid pandemic
Tokyo CNN — Across Japan, nearly 1.5 million people have withdrawn from society, leading reclusive lives largely confined within the walls of their home, according to a new government survey.…
Hong Kong: After 959 days, this city is no longer imposing $1,000 fines for not wearing a mask
Hong Kong CNN — One of the last major international cities requiring face coverings on Tuesday announced it will end its controversial Covid mask mandate nearly three years after it…
Japan considers downgrading Covid-19 to same level as seasonal flu
Tokyo CNN — Japan will consider downgrading Covid-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza this spring, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Friday. Kishida said he had instructed Health Ministry…
China: Satellite images capture crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes as Covid surge continues
CNN — Satellite images taken over a number of Chinese cities have captured crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes, as the country continues its battle with an unprecedented wave of…