The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally climbed to 371,630 on Monday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,607 new infections as 16 laboratories failed to submit reports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects nuclear ban treaty; survivors to keep pushing
Japan said Monday it will not sign a U.N. treaty that bans nuclear weapons and does not welcome its entry into force next year, rejecting the wishes of atomic bomb survivors in Japan who are urging ... ( read original story ...)
‘Demon Slayer’ revenue tops $100 million in 10 days, breaking Japan box-office record
Japanese animated film "Demon Slayer" shattered a box-office record, reaching revenue of 10.75 billion yen ($102.48 million) in just 10 days, the film's distributor said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to be carbon neutral by 2050, insists prime minister
Japan’s new prime minister has vowed the country will become carbon neutral by 2050 in a move that will require a big shift in energy policy. Making his first policy speech to a new session of the ... ( read original story ...)
The South Korea–Japan Rift Plays Right into China’s Hands
Chinese leaders must be salivating at the prospect of yet another rough patch in the strained relationship between America’s regional allies, South Korea and Japan.Relations between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will become carbon neutral by 2050, PM pledges
Yoshihide Suga says dealing with climate change is no longer a constraint on growth as he sets out a bolder approach to the emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, world’s third largest economy, vows to become carbon-neutral by 2050
Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, committed his country on Monday to reaching a target of zero emissions of greenhouse gases and achieving a carbon-neutral society by 2050, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to go carbon-free by 2050, new leader Suga pledges
Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says in his first policy speech since succeeding Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan opens first metro line after years of delays
Pakistan's first metro line began operations Monday in the eastern city of Lahore following years of delays, in a country severely lacking public transport or modern infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan summons French ambassador to condemn ‘Islamophobic’ campaign
Pakistan has summoned France's ambassador in Islamabad, the foreign office said on Monday, a day after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said French President Emmanuel Macron had "attacked ... ( read original story ...)