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South Korea & U.S. to ease COVID restrictions on Chinese travellers

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3 years ago

March 9, 2023

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The move is seen as easing tensions between the nations

When China lifted its zero covid policy late last year – there was a wave a covid infections across the country.

That sparked fears that letting the virus rip in a country of almost 1.5 billion people would see new variants emerge.

A number of countries, including the U.S., Japan and South Korea, imposed travel restrictions.

In December, when the U.S. announced that travellers from China would need to show a negative test to enter – sources told media outlets there was also a lack of transparency from Chinese officials on case numbers.

Now, those restrictions in the U.S. are set to be lifted.

The Wall Street Journal – who initially broke the story – said the decision was made by national security and health officials – and airlines should be notified shortly.

The Biden administration says it will still monitor cases.

It’s a surprising move – and may perhaps be seen as extending an olive branch – as tensions continue to ratchet up between the world’s two largest economies.

Earlier this week, the US Department of Energy concluded that the virus likely emerged from a lab accident.

This angered Beijing – seeing it issue a statement calling the U.S.’ conclusion “politics-driven” and saying Washington needs “to respect science and facts and stop politicising this issue.”

Earlier this week at China’s National People’s Congress – President Xi took aim at the US – accusing it of trying to “contain, encircle and suppress” China. #trending

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Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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8 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.

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Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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15 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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15 hours ago

February 11, 2026

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US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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