Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, will consult with experts at a meeting on Monday to extend the national state of emergency until May 31, broadcaster NHK reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s work culture keeps many employees at the office despite COVID-19
Japan's workers are encouraged to stay home and practice physical distancing by the government, and companies are asked to scale back or close amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But in Tokyo, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan indicates could ease some coronavirus-related curbs
Japan could ease some of the current coronavirus-related curbs on economic activity by allowing places such as parks and museums to reopen, provided proper preventive measures were in place, Economy ... ( read original story ...)
Action Replay: Ireland stun Pakistan in 2007 World Cup
Ireland produce a major upset on their inaugural appearance in the World Cup by beating the then fourth-ranked team in the world in Jamaica. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 349 new coronavirus cases, 14 new deaths
Indonesia reported 349 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections in the Southeast Asian country to 11,192, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Tokopedia Probes Alleged Data Leak of 91 Million Users
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tokopedia, Indonesia's largest e-commerce platform, said it was investigating an attempted hack and claims that the details of millions of its users had been leaked online. "We ... ( read original story ...)
Global Backlash Builds Against China Over Coronavirus
As calls for inquiries and reparations spread, Beijing has responded aggressively, mixing threats with aid and adding to a growing mistrust of China. ( read original story ...)
Newt Gingrich: China behaved horribly in coronavirus cover-up and is responsible for deaths around world
An analysis by the University of Southampton estimates that 95 percent of coronavirus infections would have been avoided if China aggressively intervened only three weeks earlier than it did. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India has biggest 1-day jump; China sites reopen
India has reported its biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases as the country of 1.3 billion enters the 40th day of a nationwide lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says blame China. His supporters are listening.
At rallies, one protester yelled, "Go to China." In state legislatures, anti-China bills are being proposed. On conservative radio, callers want to punish China over the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)