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US President Donald Trump yesterday temporarily suspended the issuance of new work visas for some foreign workers, a move widely contested by business groups. Trump’s presidential proclamation bans most H-1B visas for skilled employees as well as H-2B seasonal worker visas. It also restricts certain H-4, J-1 and L-1 visas. Tech companies like Amazon, Google and Twitter, which rely heavily on H-1B visas, are opposing the directive.

The White House said the move would help the economy rebound amid the coronavirus crisis and that the visa categories targeted pose “a risk of displacing and disadvantaging American workers during the current recovery.” Critics argue that the order is part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to curb immigration.

The visa suspension, which exempts those already in the United States and visa holders abroad, as well as some workers in agriculture, health and food industry, takes effect Wednesday and lasts until the end of the year.

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Saudi Arabia said yesterday that it plans to allow only a limited Hajj this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ad bans foreign travelers, allowing only people already living in the kingdom to make the religious pilgrimage. Every year, up to 2 million people travel to the holy city of Mecca for Hajj.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox News on Monday that the trade deal with China was “over.” The comment fueled volatility in the markets. Navarro later reconsidered the remarks, suggesting that his comments were taken “out of context”.

Germany’s northwestern Guetersloh region was quarantined today as the number of coronavirus cases surpassed 1,000 following an outbreak at a meat-packing factory. Guetersloh is home to around 360,000 inhabitants and is the first area in Germany to be re-blocked.

Russia jails Pussy Riot manager for 15 days for petty hooliganism

A Moscow court jailed Piotr Verzilov, an anti-Kremlin activist and associate of punk group Pussy Riot, for 15 days on Monday after convicting him of petty hooliganism for swearing in public. Kirill Koroteev, lawyer and head of the International Practice of Agora, the group that took on Verzilov’s case, spoke to The World host Marco Werman about what happened.

Discussion: What’s the next step in the fight against the coronavirus?

The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 9 million people worldwide and caused 440,000 deaths worldwide. As countries begin to reopen while we wait for vaccines and treatments, what can we expect next and how can we prepare and respond? As part of our conversation series on the coronavirus crisis, Elana Gordon of The World will answer your questions while moderating a discussion with epidemiologist Caroline Buckee of the TH Chan School of Public Health at Harvard on Tuesday, June 23 at 12 p.m. EST.

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Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house reopened to potted plants on Monday. Spanish conceptual artist Eugenio Ampudia came up with the idea of ​​placing plants in the theater, inspired by his connection to nature during the pandemic. The herbal reopening came a day after Spain’s three-month state of emergency ended.

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The more we learn about the coronavirus, the more evidence points to the importance of face coverings in limiting the spread of the virus. Yet if you are confused about the what and how of masks, you are not alone. And, Beijing had strong words for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this morning: “Stop making irresponsible remarks.” Trudeau reiterated his belief that China’s decision to accuse two Canadians of spying was retribution for the arrest of a Chinese tech executive. In addition, temperatures above 100 degrees were recorded in a small town in eastern Siberia.

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