Collapsed hopes for China's recovery
China’s worst Covid-19 outbreak is squashing hopes for an economic rebound and fanning concern about disruption to the world’s supply chains
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How influential will Chinese crude imports be on oil prices this winter
China’s crude oil import levels will continue to be one of the factors to watch in the oil market this winter, but the world’s top importer will have a relatively limited influence on an oil market buffeted by an energy crisis, …
Germany set to restrict contacts for the vaccinated
German leaders are considering tougher contact restrictions and an accelerated booster campaign among other measures after experts warned that the Omicron coronavirus variant could bring critical infrastructure to breaking point. …
Threat of new European lockdowns send oil prices tumbling
Oil was on track to post its biggest weekly drop since August as Europe’s worsening Covid-19 crisis. EU countries are considering the prospect of renewed lockdowns just as key consuming nations look to add emergency supply to the …
Iran reimposes coronavirus restrictions
Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs fears of another devastating surge in the nation. After over a year battling the worst virus …
Kremlin: lockdown in Russia not under discussion currently
The Russian government does not want to introduce a lockdown in the country due to the spread of COVID-19, and this possibility is not being discussed currently, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday. "No one …
Georgia's food facilities to receive guests indoors on weekends starting June 1
Restaurants, bars and cafes will be able to receive guests indoors on weekends starting June 1 throughout Georgia, representative of the Interagency Coordination Council Giorgi Ghibradze said. Restrictions on social gatherings of …
Turkey to ease COVID-19 restrictions after Eid holiday
Turkey will gradually ease lockdown restrictions after the Eid holiday as coronavirus cases and fatalities continue to ebb nationwide, the country's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. "Hopefully, by …
Turkish authorities to launch gradual reopening after lockdown
Turkey will keep a close eye on the course the number of daily cases will take in the days ahead to decide whether to ease anti-virus measures as the country sees a decline in cases amid measures against …
Turkey to tighten lockdown from May 7
The Turkish Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that from May 7, the country is introducing a number of additional measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. From May 7, all stores in Turkey, including supermarkets, will only sell …
Coronavirus lockdown starts in Turkey
A 17-day lockdown began in Turkey on Thursday evening to stem the spread of coronavirus. Last week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a full lockdown starting from Thursday 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. on May 17. As part …
Turkey announces "full lockdown" to curb COVID-19 spread
Turkey will enforce a full lockdown from April 29 evening until May 17 to stem the spread of coronavirus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday. Speaking to reporters following a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, …
Lockdown extended in Almaty
Strict quarantine measures in Almaty were extended until April 12. Within the restrictive measures, students of schools, colleges and universities are transferred to distance education. In addition, shopping and entertainment …
Germany imposes strict lockdown over Easter
Germany is extending the current lockdown through to April 18, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Tuesday. The country will enter an even stricter lockdown from April 1 to April 5, over the Easter holiday period …
Germany plans to extend lockdown until March 14
Germany plans to extend restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus until March 14, a draft agreement for talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of the 16 federal states on Wednesday showed. The number of new daily …
Israel extends COVID-19 lockdown
Israel has extended its third COVID-19 lockdown to Sunday, at which point nationwide curbs will be eased slowly, it announced in a government statement. The decision was made on Friday hours before the lockdown was due to expire, …
Israel extends national COVID-19 lockdown
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted Sunday to extend the country’s national coronavirus lockdown until at least Friday morning as Israel continues to face high infection rates. …
Israel extends nationwide COVID-19 lockdown
Israel's cabinet decided on Tuesday to extend by 10 days a weeks-long nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministers voted in favor of extending the tight lockdown until Jan. 31, according to a …
New lockdown to be declared in UK as coronavirus cases surge
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus. Johnson said people must stay at home again, as they …
Israel enters third nationwide lockdown
Israel imposed its third lockdown on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced optimism that a "world record" vaccination drive will restore a degree of normality within weeks. After a sharp rebound in …
