Fast-rising coronavirus case counts and deaths forced Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to act, but some say the restrictions — mostly voluntary — won’t be enough. ( read original story ...)
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as COVID-19 cases surge
Japan declared a one-month state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to stem the spread of coronavirus infections, as new daily cases surged to a record ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo area
Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three nearby areas as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued ... ( read original story ...)
Spreading virus pulls Olympic torches off display in Japan
Japan is halting a public display of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic torches as virus cases jump in the country and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga orders a state of emergency for Tokyo and the surroun ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh passport becomes weaker
Bangladeshi passport holders have visa-free access to 41 countries In a disappointing feat, Bangladeshi passport has slipped by three notches to the 101st spot in the Q1 global ranking of the in the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh for official Pakistan apology for 1971 genocide
The state minister for foreign affairs, at a meeting with Pakistani envoy, emphasizes issues regarding stranded Pakistanis and asset division ... ( read original story ...)
Protests Over Killing of Hazara Spread to Karachi, Other Cities in Pakistan
Protests over the killing of 11 Shi'ite Hazara minority coal miners by Islamic State militants on Sunday have spread to other cities in Pakistan, including the economic powerhouse of Karachi. Police ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan calls for Afghan action as soldier killed in border fire
Pakistan demands action against armed groups ‘finding sanctuaries’ in Afghanistan, a day after Pakistani soldier killed. ( read original story ...)
England Women to make first-ever tour to Pakistan in October
England Women will tour Pakistan in October for a three-match ODI series and two T20Is. It will be the team's first trip to the country, with the tour running alongside the England men's white-ball ... ( read original story ...)
AP Photos: Indian army patrols border with rival Pakistan
From sandbagged Indian army bunkers dug deep into the Pir Panjal mountains in the Himalayas, villages on the Pakistan-controlled side of Kashmir appear precariously close, ... ( read original story ...)