India hikes fuel prices for 8th time in 9 days

Fuel prices were increased again in India Wednesday for the eighth time in the last nine days.
U.S. COVID-19 cases surpass 80 mln: Johns Hopkins University
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the United States topped 80 million on Tuesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Zimbabwe no longer requires PCR negative certificate of fully vaccinated travellers
The Zimbabwean government said Tuesday that all visitors and returning residents are no longer required to provide a negative PCR certificate as long as they are fully vaccinated.
Malaysia reports 13,336 new COVID-19 infections, 54 more deaths
Malaysia reported 13,336 new COVID-19 infections, as of midnight Monday, bringing the national total to 4,152,203, according to the Health Ministry.
Shanghai begins strict COVID restrictions
The eastern side of Shanghai is under strict restrictions on outings as authorities try to stop a surge in coronavirus numbers.
Bangladesh rolls out vaccination for 2nd COVID-19 dose
Thousands of people have lined up in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
S. Korea reports 347,554 new COVID-19 cases
South Korea reported 347,554 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 12,350,428, the health authorities said Tuesday.