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UK, U.S. agree to work to reopen travel as Johnson, Biden meet

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed on Thursday to work to resume travel between the two countries and signed a new Atlantic Charter, as they met ahead of the Gro

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Live updates: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 174 million

SummaryThe number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 174 million, with more than 3.7 million deaths, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University.Here is the latest:The

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U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on 110 countries, territories

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, including Japan, from its highest "Level 4" rating that had dis

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33 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Guangzhou

As of Sunday, Guangzhou City in south China's Guangdong Province has collected over 16 million samples of COVID-19 nucleic acid tests, out of which 33 people have teste

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Summer vacations expected to spike as states lift COVID restrictions

02:55 Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season in the U.S.By many accounts, it was a busy one with millions of Americansflying and drivingto visit

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Beijing recommends avoiding cross-border travel due to COVID-19

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday recommended that Chinese citizens avoid unessential cross-border travel, citing the still severe COVID-19 situation around the world

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U.S. Blinken plans visit to Middle East after Israel-Hamas ceasefire

U.S.Secretary of StateAntonyBlinken will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and other Middle Eastern counterparts, the State Department has announced.In a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi As

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Hong Kong, Singapore delay travel bubble for second time

The travel bubble between China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Singapore has been postponed again amid a spike of COVID-19 cases in the Southeast Asian city-state, the HKSAR sa

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First batch of companies sign up for 2nd China consumer products expo

The first China International Consumer Products Expo closes on May 10 in Haikou, the capital of south China's Hainan Province. /CFPThe first batch of domestic and forei

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U.S. approves departure of non-emergency government workers from India

The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it had approved the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees from India because of a surge in COVID-19

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HK logs 1st local transmission of COVID-19 virus first detected in SA

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday reported its first local transmission of the COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa.Health author

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U.S. lifts travel restrictions on international students

The United States on Monday lifted travel restrictions for students from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland, who plan to study in the U.S. later this year.S

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Hong Kong to resume travel bubble with Singapore on May 26

China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Monday it would resume its travel bubble with Singapore on May 26, as the HKSAR government moves to re-establish overseas travel links

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U.S. to boost its 'Do Not Travel' advisories to about 80% of world

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it will boost its "Do Not Travel" guidance to about 80 percent of countries worldwide, citing "unprecedented risk to travelers" from the COVID-19 pandemic."Th

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Symbols of Bo'ao: Courtyard of Eastern Culture

The Courtyard of Eastern Culture is a must-go place if you travel to Bo'ao in China's Hainan Province. It consists of Wanfo Pagoda, Bo'ao Buddhist Temple and an aquatic

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Egyptian hotels could see up to 61 pct occupancy rates

The local hotel industry could see occupancy rates of between 35 to 61 percent, depending on location, in 2021 according to Colliers International's latest Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Hot

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Travel guide to China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

02:07 China is planning to strengthen its transport sector over the next 15 years. As it shapes a new domestic transport framework, touring a city cluster over a weeken