As China loosens COVID restrictions, protesters fear retribution
By Yew Lun Tian and Jessie Pang BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Late last month, Shanghai resident Pei was one of many people who came out …
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Trade restrictions are increasing, especially on food -WTO
GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Trade Organization said in a report on Tuesday that countries were introducing trade restrictions at an increased pace, particularly on …
China Relents On More Zero-COVID Restrictions After Wave Of Protests Sweeps Across The Country
China Relents On More Zero-COVID Restrictions After Wave Of Protests Sweeps Across The Country Micaela Burrow on December 1, 2022 Chinese authorities are moving to …
Oregon Prepared To Institute ‘One Of The Most Extreme’ Gun Restrictions In The Country
Oregon Prepared To Institute ‘One Of The Most Extreme’ Gun Restrictions In The Country Bronson Winslow on October 28, 2022 Oregon voters are considering passing …
Russia says grain deal extension ‘directly depends’ on easing restrictions on its exports
(Reuters) – Russia on Monday told a top United Nations representative that the extension of a landmark Black Sea grain deal was dependent on the …
New Jersey Poised To Pass Major New Gun Restrictions
New Jersey Poised To Pass Major New Gun Restrictions Arjun Singh on October 14, 2022 Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation in New Jersey on Friday …
Samsung gets one-year exemption from new U.S. chip restrictions on China – WSJ
(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co has been granted a one-year exemption from new U.S. restrictions that block exports of advanced chips and related equipment to …
Factbox-U.S. abortion restrictions mount after overturn of Roe v. Wade
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Thirteen states have begun enforcing abortion bans since the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned Roe v. Wade, a swift …
Biden admin not considering restrictions on oil product exports – Energy Sec
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – The Biden administration is not considering right now any restrictions on U.S. oil product exports, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told reporters …
Cathay Pacific to increase flight frequencies after Hong Kong eases quarantine restrictions
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd on Friday said it plans to add more than 200 pairs of passenger flights in October to …
Nvidia CEO sees ‘large space’ for China sales despite U.S. restrictions
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Nvidia Corp Chief Executive Jensen Huang said Wednesday that he continues to see a large market for Nvidia’s data center chips …
U.S. lifts defense trade restrictions for Cyprus for FY 2023
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has lifted defense trade restrictions for Cyprus for fiscal year 2023, the State Department said on …
Volvo Cars to close China plant due coronavirus restrictions
OSLO (Reuters) -Sweden’s Volvo Cars will temporarily close its plant in the Chinese city of Chengdu due to local coronavirus restrictions, a company spokesperson said …
Chinese city drops all home purchase restrictions to boost demand
BEIJING – Langfang city has recently dropped all curbs on home purchases to boost buyer interest, the Beijing Daily reported on Tuesday, the first Chinese …
‘Misinformation’: Study Debunks One Of The Media’s Biggest Lies About Abortion Restrictions
‘Misinformation’: Study Debunks One Of The Media’s Biggest Lies About Abortion Restrictions Laurel Duggan on July 29, 2022 Each of the 23 states with significant …
Toms River Township Under Water Restrictions Due To Extreme Heat, Dry Weather
TOMS RIVER, NJ – After New Jersey American Water ordered a cutback on water usage on the barrier island, Veolia Water South Jersey, the provider …
Ocean and Monmouth Counties Placed on Water Usage Restrictions, Odd, Even Watering Days
TOMS RIVER, NJ – American Water, a major regional water service utility is now asking residents to cut back on watering amid a short-term drought …
Some Toms River Township Residents Placed on Water Restrictions
TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you live in Toms River’s barrier island water communities, you are now being advised to cut back on your outdoor …
Global airlines chief slams new Heathrow restrictions
By Tim Hepher (Reuters) – The head of a body representing global airlines hit out at new restrictions at London’s Heathrow on Tuesday, saying the …
U.S. loosens restrictions on Cuba travel, remittances amid summit blowback
By Daphne Psaledakis and Dave Sherwood WASHINGTON/HAVANA – The United States on Wednesday moved to lift some Trump-era restrictions on remittances and travel to Cuba …
Asbury Jersey Pride Festival to Be Held Sunday, Here are the City’s Parking Restrictions
ASBURY PARK, NJ – On Sunday, Asbury Park will host its annual Pride Parade, but don’t go home with a ticket, or worse a towed …
Shanghai city to lift lockdown restrictions on June 1
SHANGHAI – Shanghai authorities will lift the city’s two-month long lockdown from midnight on Wednesday, allowing private cars including taxis back on to the roads …
U.N. rights envoy says Taliban must reverse restrictions on Afghan women
KABUL – The United Nations rights envoy in Afghanistan said on Thursday the country faces “severe” human rights challenges and called on Taliban authorities to …
Russian to ease restrictions on cash FX, apart from U.S dollars, euros
(Reuters) – Russia’s central bank said on Thursday banks would be allowed to sell citizens foreign currency without any restrictions from May 20, with the …
Ukraine removes fuel price restrictions to increase supply – economy minister
KYIV – Ukraine’s government has lifted restrictions on fuel prices to enable traders to import more and make up the shortage Ukraine is experiencing after …
Cathay Pacific cuts cash-burn target by half as Hong Kong eases restrictions
(Reuters) – Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd on Wednesday significantly cut its cash-burn target for the coming few months on expectation that easing travel …
Pernod CFO: COVID restrictions to weigh on Pernod Ricard sales in China
PARIS – French spirits maker Pernod Ricard expects the coming weeks in China to remain difficult amid restrictions tied to the COVID-19 crisis in the …
As COVID restrictions ended, a busy winter for asylum-seekers at the Canada border
By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO – Snowy northern winters tend to see a drop in asylum-seekers crossing from the United States into Canada at Roxham …
Radisson Hotel Group plans Asia-Pacific expansion as travel restrictions ease
MANILA – Radisson Hotel Group plans to add 150 hotels in Asia-Pacific this year as it banks on travel, tourism, and economic recovery in the …
Federal Court Rules in Favor of the Justice Department in Lawsuit Against City of Troy, Michigan For Restrictions on Places of Worship and Treatment of Muslim Religious Group
Detroit, MI – Late Friday, March 18, 2022, a federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department, finding that the City of Troy, Michigan …
New Zealand returns to growth in Q4 as COVID restrictions ease
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) returned to growth in the final quarter of 2021 as the economy emerged from …
After Two Years of Pandemic Restrictions, Phil Murphy Tells New Jersey to Enjoy Normalcy
TRENTON, NJ – It has been a rough two years for the world, America and New Jersey. More specifically, in New Jersey where Governor Phil …
Putin warns of higher global food prices if export restrictions applied
– Global food prices will rise further if western nations intensify economic pressure on Russia, a major global fertilizer producer, President Vladimir Putin said. Russian …
Honduran minister says new mining restrictions not retroactive
By Gustavo Palencia TEGUCIGALPA – The Honduran government’s recent push to sharply restrict mining will not apply to existing projects, the country’s environment and mining …
No restrictions on paying debts to non-residents in FX, says Russian central bank
MOSCOW – No restrictions stopping people from paying debts in foreign currency to a foreign company or bank have been introduced, Russia’s central bank said …
Biden Makes Urgent Plea For Increased Restrictions On Social Media In State Of The Union Address
President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass legislation strengthening restrictions on social media for children during his State of the Union address Tuesday. “It’s time …
Trucker PAC Launches Fund To Support Protests Against US COVID-19 Restrictions
A political action committee is funding a series of trucker protests against COVD-19 restrictions in the U.S., mirroring efforts by Canadian truckers to lift the …
D.C., Maryland join others in easing COVID restrictions
By Maria Caspani -Washington, D.C. will no longer require people show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many businesses beginning on Tuesday, its mayor said, …
Missouri, Texas to probe GoFundMe over restrictions on Canada trucker donations
By Kanishka Singh – The attorneys general of Missouri and Texas said on Wednesday they will probe GoFundMe over the decision by the crowd funding …
After Two Years Of COVID Restrictions, Trudeau Accuses Trucker Convoy Of Interfering With Daily Life
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized truckers across the country of intentionally disrupting the lives of ordinary citizens through their protest. “Individuals are trying to …
It’s Groundhog day and Trenton Phil saw his shadow, 60 more days of pandemic restrictions and mandates
TRENTON, NJ – Today is Groundhog Day, and while across the Delaware River, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog saw his shadow, bringing us 60 more days …
Denmark Officially Becomes First EU Country To Drop All Domestic COVID Restrictions
Denmark lifted all domestic COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday, becoming the first member of the European Union to do so, BBC News reported. Case counts of …
Pregnant Reporter Turned To Taliban For Help After Home Country’s COVID Restrictions Prevent Her Return
A pregnant journalist in Afghanistan said she turned to the Taliban for help when New Zealand’s COVID-19 travel policy would not allow her to go …
As winter storm incoming, Berkeley Township reminds residents of street parking restrictions
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Whenever snow has fallen and the accumulation is such that it covers the streets, an emergency shall exist and no vehicle …
Fauci warns of increased restrictions on freedom ‘if counts go up’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that if COVID-19 counts keep going up across the country, Americans can expect another round of restrictions on freedoms and civil …
Psaki said Biden was always for travel sanctions, just not Trump’s ‘xenophobic’ ones
White House press secretary Jen Psaki pushed back on allegations President Joe Biden was being hypocritical in issuing travel restrictions on South Africa and other …
Long Lines Expected At Border, Airports As COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Ease
Long lines are expected at land ports of entry and airports as travel restrictions ease to enter the U.S. on Monday, Forbes reported. Foreign travelers …
San Diego CBP Officials Discuss Upcoming Changes to Travel Restrictions That Begin on November 8
SAN DIEGO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are asking for preparedness and patience as travelers are able to take advantage of the first …
Star-Ledger predicts Phil Murphy will toughen COVID-19 restrictions, launch vaccine passport after the election
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is in a pickle. The progressive liberal side of him wants to lock everything down and roll …
As neighboring states move to reopen, Murphy continues to keep New Jersey on lockdown
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 virus in New Jersey is apparently different than the COVID-19 virus in other states. It isn’t? One legislator in the …