The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan increased by 686 to 23,558, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Health. To date, 13,680 patients have fully recovered in the ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam reports biggest jump in COVID-19 cases, mobilises health team
Vietnam on Friday reported 45 new coronavirus infections in the city of Danang, marking the country's biggest single-day jump in cases, as the health ministry sent more health experts to the central ... ( read original story ...)
‘Endure some more’: Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday extended restrictions in the Philippines' capital Manila until mid-August because of the continued high number of coronavirus cases, and said the government would ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines may face sanctions for death penalty – CHR
An official of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has warned the government of possible sanctions from the international community if it pushes through with the move to restore capital punishment in ... ( read original story ...)
Someone from the Philippines can become $137 million richer this Saturday
The American Powerball lottery currently offers the biggest jackpot prize in the world: $137 million. That huge amount has captured the attention of lottery fans all over the world and amazingly, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan breaks daily record for coronavirus cases
Japan shattered its daily record for coronavirus infections, reporting more than 1,000 cases as the country relaxed restrictions on travel amid a four-day weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan court recognizes more victims of Hiroshima atomic bombing
RELATED COVID-19 cases surpass 17M; Japan, Australia, Africa see surges The ruling on Wednesday marks the first time a Japanese court has recognized victims outside the designated parameters. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan panel puts tentative end to Abenomics boom in 2018
A panel of seven private Japanese economists tentatively declared the economy ended its second-longest boom and entered "recession" in late 2018, suggesting it was struggling long before its more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister Aso warns against ‘rapid’ yen rises
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen's recent rise as "rapid" on Friday, signalling concern that a strong currency could add further pain to an export-led economy already in recession ... ( read original story ...)
Hope, Despair, Control: The 1950s China My Father Saw, Echoed Today
William Stevenson was one of the first foreign correspondents to visit the People’s Republic of China. Decades later, despite its transformation, I recognize the same country. ( read original story ...)