Melbourne endured 262 days of restrictions during six lockdowns since March 2020

PM Jacinda said NZ will end strict lockdown measures only when 90% of its eligible population is fully vaccinated

Support from int'l community critical to providing basic services

Israel's defence ministry says groups had ties to Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

President Biden expresses concern over Chinese hypersonic missiles after Beijing tested nuclear-capable glide weapon

Coal, gas shortages in China, India and Europe boost prices

Development comes as authorities warned of a sixth wave of the coronavirus

Tourists must show a negative COVID-19 result and vaccination certificate and have travel insurance of $80,000

More than 100 countries backing the waiver say it will help save lives

UN member states are expected to make a decision by the end of the year