India has decided to ban almost 60 Chinese apps, including the explosively popular TikTok and WeChat, which has left millions of users reportedly startled and disappointed. The Indian government says the apps were “prejudicing the sovereignty and integrity of India, the defence of India, and the security of state and public order.” Although TikTok has refused to share any … [Read more...] about India bans TikTok among almost 60 other Chinese apps
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Berlusconi eyes fresh comeback in Italian polls
AFP Rome, Italy ● Wed, August 10, 2022 2022-08-10 18:45 0 fbd44abf30fca00c6a042b692b110588 2 Europe Italy,Silvio-Berlusconi,comeback,Mario-Draghi,polls,politics Free Scandal-plagued former premier Silvio Berlusconi said Wednesday he hoped to return to Italy's parliament in September elections, almost a decade after being forced out over a … [Read more...] about Berlusconi eyes fresh comeback in Italian polls
US Withdraws COVID Testing Mandate For International Travellers With Effect From June 12
(CTN News) – In the USA, COVID testing prior to boarding a flight was lifted, thus ending the last restriction to control Coronavirus. The situation will be reviewed every 90 days and if a new variant emerges, the restrictions will come back into force, said an official on condition of anonymity. Travel from many countries was banned – most of Europe, China, Brazil, South … [Read more...] about US Withdraws COVID Testing Mandate For International Travellers With Effect From June 12
Thailand Pass Could Be Dropped On July 1
(CTN News) – Thailand’s tourism minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan says the ‘Thailand Pass’ may be eliminated completely on July 1. The fate of the Thailand Pass will be decided at the next meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on June 17. Thailand Pass was already dropped for Thai nationals on June 1, but foreigners still need to apply. For … [Read more...] about Thailand Pass Could Be Dropped On July 1
Thailand’s Tourist Entry Charge Delayed Until Q4
(CTN News) – Tourist tax, tourist surcharge, whatever you want to call it. Tourism and Sports Ministry officials said yesterday that they need more time before the 300 baht tourism fee is introduced. The tourism fee was scheduled to be discussed at this week’s cabinet meeting, but it was withdrawn. Tourism and Sports Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakarn says fee collection … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Tourist Entry Charge Delayed Until Q4