The Philippines said it detected in a passenger who arrived from the United Arab Emirates the first case of the more contagious Covid-19 strain that recently emerged in the U.K. ( read original story ...)
Japan need for fiscal reform becomes acute after virus stimulus – Aso
Japan's heavy bond issuance to fund economic support measures during the pandemic has made the need for fiscal reform even more pressing, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hiroshima to conduct large-scale PCR tests to battle COVID-19
Japan's Hiroshima prefecture said on Friday it will carry out large-scale polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing to curb the spread of coronavirus, a rarity in a nation that lags far behind many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports seen rising for first time in two years, core CPI to drop further: Reuters poll
Japan's exports likely rose for the first time in two years in December as overseas demand improved, according to a Reuters poll, but a continued surge in coronavirus cases globally and extended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hi-tech lavatory is privy to your vital signs
A Japanese company is developing a high-tech intelligent lavatory that will give health tips and warnings by using artificial intelligence to analyse human waste.The Wellness Toilet will provide the ... ( read original story ...)
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camps, UN says
A huge fire swept through Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh early Thursday, the United Nations said, destroying homes belonging to thousands of people. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan stepped up crackdown on media, failed to stem violence against women, minorities in 2020: Report
Human Rights Watch in its World Report 2021 said that Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan government intensified its crackdown on the media, politi ... ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Amir, coaches’ dispute old tradition of Pakistan cricket: Shahid Afridi
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has weighed in on Mohammad Amir's early retirement, saying that the dispute between coaches and the fast-bowler is part of Pakistan cricket's old ... ( read original story ...)
Pak vs SA: Pakistan’s squad for South Africa series to be announced today
Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim will announce the Pakistan squad for the upcoming South Africa series today in Karachi. Pakistan and South Africa will play a series of two Test matches and three ... ( read original story ...)
Is the Pakistan-Iran-Turkey rail link economically viable?
Iran, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to revive a transnational train service, which is likely to connect Islamabad, Tehran and Istanbul this year. But can the three countries bear its cost?Last month ... ( read original story ...)