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Watch: White House holds press briefing | NBC News

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Japan eases COVID curbs on flights from Hong Kong after backlash

Hong Kong has scrapped most of it’s COVID-19 restrictions following a similar move by mainland China. The rules have threatened to negatively impact the country’s standing as an international finance centre. Many businesses operators have welcomed the move. Al Jazeera’s @FlorenceLooi reports from Hong Kong. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Japan #HongKong #COVID19

China’s economy slows sharply, fanning global recession fears

China has recorded its slowest economic growth since 2020. The slump is being blamed on its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy, which has interrupted industry and flattened consumer spending. Second-quarter GDP grew just 0.4 percent, compared to the same period last year. Economists warn the government’s full-year growth target of 5.5 percent is out of reach. Al Jazeera’s @Adrian Brown reports from Hong Kong. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #Economy #Recession #COVID19

How bad is COVID in North Korea? | Start Here

For two years North Korea has said it’s kept COVID out. But now Omicron is spreading through the unvaccinated population. Kim Jong Un says things are under control, but are they really? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️

North Korea implements nationwide COVID lockdown

North Korea has entered its fourth day of nationwide lockdown in what’s reported to be its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak. State media are reporting 42 deaths, a figure that’s likely to rise. With hundreds of thousands of suspected cases, many worry that a health crisis is already well under way… Al Jazeera’s Katia Lopez Hodayan reports. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #NorthKorea #COVID

Millions of Indonesians head home for first time since pandemic

For the first time since the pandemic began, millions of Indonesians are travelling to their home towns for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. With restrictions now easing, it is estimated around 85 million people will make the journey this year. Al Jazeera’s @Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Indonesia #Eid

Zimbabwe: Some teachers fail to show up after schools reopen

Schools in many countries in southern Africa went back to full-time classes on Monday – after nearly two years of blended learning. But in Zimbabwe, some teachers failed to show up for work. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from the capital Harare. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zimbabwe #COVID #COVID-19

UK: Johnson fights for his premiership after MP defects to Labour

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has again told Parliament he would not resign over the so-called “partygate” scandal. Johnson faced a barrage of ridicule and demands to stop telling lies. He urged everyone to wait for the outcome of an inquiry into parties at his Downing Street home during coronavirus lockdowns. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UK #BorisJohnson