Japan is making an aggressive move to grab enough coronavirus vaccine to inoculate its population four times over, a push the government hopes will instil confidence that it can host a delayed summer ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Leader, to Resign Because of Illness
Mr. Abe has been prime minister for nearly eight consecutive years, a significant feat in a country accustomed to high turnover in the top job. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Has Decided to Resign, Source Says
Japan's Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe attends a news conference following a victory in the upper house elections by his ruling coalition, at the LDP ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: How does Japan’s PM Abe score on his policy agenda?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the nation's longest serving premier, is set to resign, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Three years on, what’s next for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh?: Daily Star contributor
In the article, the writer says that Bangladesh will not willingly host 1.1 million Rohingya any more and the option of third country resettlement has also been stopped because of the pandemic.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Attempts to Balance Ties With China, US
Pakistan’s government has long said it is trying to maintain good relations with both China and the United States, despite rising tensions between Beijing and Washington. But Prime Minister Imran ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Review: Indonesia’s Jokowi learns limits to change
There are cruel limits to how much and how fast a nation can change. The constraints are vividly illustrated in the colourful journey of Indonesia’s Joko Widodo. ( read original story ...)
Korea Strengthens Measures; Indonesia Cases Climb: Virus Update
Abbott Laboratories surged after its 15-minute test won emergency clearance in the U.S. The government will buy 150 million of the tests for $750 million, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Abbott Jumps on Fast Test; Indonesia Cases Climb: Virus Update
Abbott Laboratories surged after its 15-minute test won emergency clearance in the U.S. The government will buy 150 million of the tests for $750 million, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Global report: India sets new national daily case record
Parisian pedestrians must wear face coverings from Friday; Spain says school children over six must wear masks; China goes 12 days without local case ... ( read original story ...)