Japan is to release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, media reports say. It follows years of debate over how to dispose of the liquid, which includes ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s digital gov’t ranked as world’s best; Britain, Japan in top 5
South Korea ranked first among 33 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Digital Government Index, a survey that measures the level and maturity of government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly decides to release treated Fukushima water into the sea
The decision is highly controversial and staunchly opposed by environmentalists and local fishermen and farmers, among others. ( read original story ...)
This floating spaceport in Japan could bring space travel to the city
The spaceport rises from an island that floats in Tokyo Bay, with the skyscrapers of Japan's capital in the background. It's designed to launch tourists on day trips to space, where they will be able ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan cricket body to probe after player reports corruption
A player taking part in the National T20 Cup reports an approach from a suspected bookmaker during the tournament. ( read original story ...)
England to take a call on 2021 Pakistan tour in due course, confirms invitation from PCB
While ECB confirmed they have received an invitation for a short limited-overs tour in 2021, PCB CEO Wasim Khan confirmed they have proposed January 13 to 20 as the tentative date. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 4,301 new coronavirus cases, 79 more deaths
Indonesia reported 4,301 new coronavirus cases on Friday, taking its tally to 353,461, health ministry data showed, the highest in Southeast Asia. The country also reported 79 more COVID-19 deaths, ... ( read original story ...)
Bhanu Athaiya, India’s first Oscar winner, dies age 91
Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, who worked on over 100 Bollywood movies and gained international acclaim for 1982's "Gandhi," has died at the age of 91. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India’s JK Tyre, other firms face antitrust scrutiny in bid-rigging case
India's antitrust regulator is investigating JK Tyre & Industries Ltd after a state government accused the company of bid rigging, and the probe has been expanded to other firms, according ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India tries new type of tests to tackle virus
India has approved the use of a new type of rapid coronavirus test based on gene editing technology in a bid to boost its testing numbers. With the second highest number of cases in the world after ... ( read original story ...)