The COVID-19 strain now dominant in most of the world has invaded the Philippines, which is groaning under a huge surge in cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM leaves hospital after check-up amid health concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underwent a medical check-up in hospital on Monday, a government source said, amid concern voiced by a top official that the premier was suffering from fatigue from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM has hospital check-up amid concerns over possible fatigue
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underwent a medical check-up in hospital on Monday, a government source said, amid concern voiced by a top official that the premier could be suffering fatigue from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy suffers record slump after Covid hit
Falling household consumption and Olympics postponement drag on growth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Plunged A Record 27.8% In Second Quarter As Domestic Consumption, Exports Drop
The world’s third largest economy, has now delivered three consecutive quarters of GDP declines, its worst performance since 1955. ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up aid to Mauritius after oil spill
Japan is sending a second team of experts to help clean up more than 1,000 tonnes of oil that leaked from a Japanese-owned bulk carrier into pristine waters off the coast of Mauritius. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh Navy ship BNS Sangram makes port call at Mormugao Port
Panaji (Goa) [India], August 17 (ANI): Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS Sangram, a guided missile stealth corvette, made a port call at Mormugao Port, Goa on Monday. BNS Sangram is en route to participate as ... ( read original story ...)
OP-ED: How is Bangladesh combating Covid-19 mortality?
To fight the Covid-19 pandemic is a huge challenge for any country, even the most developed ones. Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh’s health system and ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh resumes flights to Kuala Lumpur after five months
Two airline companies in Bangladesh have resumed flights between Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur after a five-month hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. National flag carrier Biman Banglad ... ( read original story ...)
England and Pakistan draw rain-disrupted second Test
Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas took two wickets on Monday as a weather-interrupted second Test against England at Southampton ended in a predictable draw. ( read original story ...)