China will drop a requirement for inbound travellers to take COVID-19 PCR tests starting from Jan 8, 2023, customs authorities said on Wednesday.
PCR checks for imported chilled and frozen foods will also be dropped, China's General Administration of Customs said.
China's management of COVID-19 is set to be downgraded to the less strict Category B from the top-level Category A from Jan. 8, the health authority said on Monday.
Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1,048, including 267 deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Monday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1,048, including 267 deaths.
13 killed in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG site
Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday evening.
UK's Starmer resigns, paving way for orderly transfer of power
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain's seventh leader in 10 years as early as next month.
Israel says military will maintain security zone in southern Lebanon
Israel's prime minister, defence minister and military chief have stated the military would continue to act to "neutralise" threats against Israeli soldiers and citizens.
Fire at coaching centre in India's Lucknow kills at least 15
At least 15 people, most of them students, were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow city in northern India on Monday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
