China imposes transit restrictions on South Korea and Japan; The World Health Organization expresses concern about the data

Who said lack of data hinders response to resurgence risks New restrictions on South Korean and Japanese citizens transiting through China China says visa suspension for South Korea and Japan ‘reasonable’ An escalation of the diplomatic row could complicate economic relations Social media users slam South Korea’s “humiliating” COVID restrictions BEIJING/GENEVA, January 11 (Reuters) – … Read more

Brazilian markets stumble on Lula’s first full day in office

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian markets delivered a harsh judgment on leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s first full day on Monday after he pledged to prioritize social issues and ordered an extension of a fuel tax exemption over budget breaches. Lula’s decision to extend the fuel tax exemption, which would deprive the treasury of … Read more