VIDEO: North Korea leader Kim Jong-un 'suffered fever' during Covid outbreak

1. North Korea's Kim Jong-un suffered from "fever" during the Covid pandemic, his sister has said - in what appears to be the first suggestion he had the virus.

N.Korea's Kim declares victory in battle against COVID-19 - The Jerusalem Post

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared “victory” in his country’s battle against COVID-19 and ordered pandemic restrictions, imposed in May, to be lifted.

Problems Remain with Kaliningrad Transit despite EU Deal: Russia - Tasnim News Agency

Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad is bumping up against quotas imposed by the European Union for sanctioned goods that it can import across Lithuania from mainland Russia or Belarus, the region's governor said on Tuesday.

Gas delivery problems caused by EU restrictions, says Kremlin

The Kremlin said gas delivery problems to Europe were caused by sanctions that create “technical difficulties”, as the Nord Stream pipeline reopened after maintenance but with a reduced flow.

WTO, IMF, World Bank Call for Trade Restrictions to Be Lifted | Farsnews Agency

The removal of trade restrictions would ease the global food crisis by minimizing supply disruptions and reducing prices, the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a joint statement on Friday.

Krisenstab Bundesnetzagentur entscheidet bei Gasnotstand | tagesschau.de

Im Fall einer Notlage bei der Gasversorgung soll der Krisenstab der Bundesnetzagentur rund um die Uhr darüber entscheiden, welche Verbraucher noch mit Gas versorgt werden. 

Brazil rejects G7 plans to put on restrictions on the purchase price of Russian oil – SANA

Brazil stated its refusal to support the plans of the G7 countries to impose restrictions on the purchase price of Russian oil.

California governor warns of mandatory water cuts as drought worsens

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned of potential mandatory water restrictions as the US's most populous state continues to fight a worsening drought, now on its third year.

Virus 'storm' far from over, says WHO - China.org.cn

The World Health Organization warned on Sunday the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing, despite the decisions of many nations to lift their restrictions aimed at stopping its spread.

BBC, Deutsche Welle, VOA, and other websites restricted in Russia — RT

Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor limited access to Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty) and blocked the Meduza news outlet website on Friday morning, its registry of restricted internet resources shows. Both had been designated “foreign agents.” Access to the websites of the German newspaper Deutsche Welle and BBC has also been restricted.

Russia Restricts Flights of Airlines of 36 Countries in Response to Bans on Air Travels | Farsnews Agency

Russia, as a response to a ban the European states placed on the operation of flights of Russian aircraft, has limited the operation of flights via the airlines of 36 states, the Federal Air Transport Agency announced.

Austria to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in March - China.org.cn

Austria has announced plans to drop most of its COVID-19 restrictions from March 5, despite high infection numbers in recent days.

Sweden lifts COVID-19 restrictions

Sweden lifted all COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic is under full control, the Swedish Public Health Agency said on Wednesday.

Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests - BBC News

The mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in response to more than a week of truckers' protests against Covid restrictions.

European country removes ‘last’ Covid-19 restrictions — RT World News

Denmark has announced that it will remove almost all Covid-19 restrictions as it no longer considers the virus to be a “socially critical disease,” nearly two years after the start of the global pandemic.

India fears another COVID catastrophe as cases hit 7-month high | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera

India has reported 117,100 new COVID-19 cases, the most since early June of last year, as the Omicron variant overtakes Delta in the cities.

Indian authorities impose weekend curfew in Delhi to curb Covid - BBC News

 

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 Residents in the Indian capital Delhi have been told not to go out over the weekend unless is for essential needs such a buying food or medicine. 

Ómicron silencia las Navidades en Grecia

 

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DC to ban unvaccinated from public spaces — RT

 Washington, DC has joined a growing number of cities around the US requiring proof of vaccination in order to enter a litany of public spaces, citing the rapid spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

Covid-19: Spain considering new measures amid Europe-wide surge • FRANCE 24 English

 

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