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China inflation eases in Dec., providing opportunity for rate cuts

Inflation in China eased in December thanks to falling food and commodity costs, with analysts saying Wednesday's figures give policymakers room to unveil measures to kickstart the stuttering economy including interest rate cuts.

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

Britain’s airlines and holiday companies are planning a “day of action” on Wednesday to ramp up pressure on the government to ease travel restrictions, with just weeks to go before the start of the peak summer season.

India gingerly eases coronavirus rules as new cases dip to two-month low

Many Indian states eased coronavirus restrictions on Monday including the capital Delhi, where authorities allowed all shops and malls to open, as the number of new infections dropped to the lowest in more than two months.

COVID-19 restrictions to ease in Tehran as of Saturday: Official

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US eases restrictions on Iranian diplomats' movements in New York

The United States said it was easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump’s administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the United Nations, headquartered in New York City, as part of a bid to reduce tensions.

Iran lifts curbs on restaurants, cafés after two months

Iran further eased restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus Tuesday by allowing restaurants and cafés to accept customers.

Rouhani urges people to respect health protocols as curbs ease

Low-risk economic activities resume from Saturday

Japan's core inflation hits two-year low, might push BoJ to ease again soon

Japan’s core inflation slowed to its weakest in about two years in June, underlining policymakers’ long battle to boost consumer prices and adding to speculation the Bank of Japan could deliver more stimulus later this month.

South Korea to unveil plans to ease reliance on Japanese industries

South Korea will soon unveil plans to reduce its economy’s reliance on Japanese industries, its finance minister said Wednesday, while repeating his call for Tokyo to end the tightening of controls on some exports.

New technology to ease HIV viral load tests

A new technology will ease viral load tests, making results available in a matter of minutes, as well as being usable by personnel that are not laboratory-trained in facilities that are not typical laboratory environments.

Switzerland asks US to ease aid deliveries to Iran

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called on the United States to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid to Iran in a bid to deescalate tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Kuroda brushes aside view BoJ has run out of tools to ease monetary policy

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday the central bank was ready to expand monetary stimulus if needed, brushing aside the view the BoJ had little ammunition left to fight the next economic downturn.

Would 'nasal filter' device help ease allergies?

If you’ve got seasonal allergies, come spring (and sometimes all the way through fall), you sneeze, you itch, your nose runs and feels as though it’s stuffed with marbles.

Swiss people vote to ease citizenship for third-generation immigrants

The majority of Swiss citizens have voted in favor of simplifying the naturalization process for third-generation immigrants.

Eating oily fish could ease mild asthma

Omega-3 fatty acid found in oily fish — such as salmon, mackerel and sardines — reduces production of IgE, the antibodies that trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in people with milder cases of asthma.