In the Philippines, Manila begins a new coronavirus restriction period with thousands of people rushing to get vaccinated after false reports of punishments for the unvaccinated.
President Biden permits Hong Kong citizens in the U.S. to live and work in the country for 18 months in response to crackdown under the new security law.
In Lebanon, the army seizes rocket launchers used to attack Israel. Israel has answered with strikes in Lebanon on Hezbollah militant targets.
And in Japan, Olympic chief Thomas Bach praises the Tokyo 2020 Games although coronavirus and cost concerns remain.
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