Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Coronavirus Cases Climb in Japan, Straining Ties
Japan’s defense minister accused the U.S. military of lax coronavirus controls after infections at a Marine Corps base more than doubled and three Americans allegedly ignored Japanese quarantine rules ... ( read original story ...)
Classroom tents used in Pakistan despite £184m of aid for earthquake-safe schools
Children are being taught in tents six years after the British government awarded a £184 million contract to a company to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Pakistan.Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan can take heart from West Indies win in first Test: Rameez Raja
The touring Pakistan team can take heart from West Indies’ shock defeat of hosts England in the first Test in Southampton, feels former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja. Jason Holder’s troops beat England ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan: Newspaper observes ‘death anniversary’ of Imran Khan’s special assistant Zulfi Bukhari, attracts trolls
Twitter A newspaper remembering late Pakistani broadcaster, Zulfikar Ali Bukhari, on his death anniversary confused him for Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, and ... ( read original story ...)
Loud and Clear message from Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan continues to Stand by Turkey and is taking all Possible steps to Support Turkey’s Efforts to address the threat posed by Fethullah Gulen Terrorist ... ( read original story ...)
From victim to protector: Pakistan’s first trans cop fights for justice
In her first two months as a trans victim support officer, Sharif helped 16 trans people in Rawalpindi in Punjab. ( read original story ...)
Death toll in Indonesia flash flood rises to 21; 2 missing
The death toll from a flash flood in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province rose to 21 on Wednesday with two people still missing, an official said. National ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 21
The death toll from floods on Indonesia's Sulawesi island has risen to at least 21, authorities said Wednesday as residents tried to salvage a few belongings from their inundated homes. The flash floo ... ( read original story ...)
China on guard after COVID-19 tests on Ecuador shrimp packaging
China remains on alert after local authorities claimed Friday the external packaging for frozen shrimp imported from Ecuador contained traces of the novel coronavirus. ( read original story ...)