Dec 28 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Zelenskyy tells Ukrainians their resistance to Russia inspires the world In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy declared that his country's refusal to give in to Russia has inspired the West and the world, the incoming far-right government in Israel said expanding settlements on the occupied West Bank will… Continue watching
Dec 28 Travelers from China must test for COVID-19 starting next week, U.S. announces By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Beginning Jan. 5, all travelers to the U.S. from China will be required to take a COVID-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight. The testing applies to anyone 2… Continue reading
Dec 28 China to resume issuing passports for tourism as COVID controls fall By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years. Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 10:32 COVID rapidly spreads in China as government eases strict quarantine rules By Judy Woodruff, Zeba Warsi China is grappling with the rapid spread of COVID-19 after the government began rolling back its zero-COVID restrictions earlier this month. Now, cases are spiraling across towns and cities, hospitals are overburdened, medical staff are outnumbered and crematoriums are running… Continue watching
Dec 27 Taiwan extends compulsory military service from 4 months to 1 year By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press It's one of the major steps the self-governed island is taking to address military, diplomatic and trade pressure from China. Continue reading
Dec 27 Japan to require COVID testing for all visitors from China By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure against the surging infections there after Beijing largely abandoned its "zero-COVID" policy. Continue reading
Dec 27 Foreign firms welcome China ending COVID-19 quarantine for travelers By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The ruling Communist Party’s abrupt decision to lift some of the world’s strictest anti-virus controls comes as it tries reverse an economic downturn. Quarantines for travelers from abroad will end Jan. 8. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 3:25 News Wrap: Japan grapples with massive snowstorm In our news wrap Monday, Japan is grappling with a massive snowstorm that blanketed the country's northern coastal regions, South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean drones violated its airspace for the first time in five years and… Continue watching
Dec 26 China to drop COVID quarantine requirement for incoming passengers By Associated Press People coming to China will still need a negative virus test 48 hours before departure and passengers will be required to wear protective masks on board. Continue reading
Dec 26 China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan By Associated Press Taiwan says China's military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island. Continue reading