Japan lifted a state of emergency from its second-largest urban region, around Osaka, but kept the restriction in force for the Tokyo area, where new coronavirus infections have been slightly higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may end Tokyo state of emergency as early as next week: PM
Japan may lift the state of emergency in Tokyo as early as next week if new coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday, raising hopes that the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Rare online outrage in Japan forces Abe to delay controversial bill
Outbursts of political anger are rare in Japan. Street protests tend to be tame and some are led by the elderly. Government supporters have swamped online debate at times, and the Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
U.S masses planes at Japan base to show foes and allies it can handle coronavirus
U.S. Air Force transport aircraft on Thursday massed at Washington's key Asian military air transportation hub, Yokota Air Base in Japan, to show potential foes and allies it was ready for action ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo top prosecutor quits, justice minister says, in blow to Japan’s Abe
Tokyo's top prosecutor resigned on Thursday for gambling during Japan's coronavirus state of emergency, the justice minister said, in another blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose support has waned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan To Seek Extradition Of Alleged Ghosn Accomplices Held In US
Japanese prosecutors said Thursday they would seek the extradition of a former special forces soldier and his son, arrested in the United States and accused of helping fugitive former Nissan chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to seek extradition of men arrested in U.S. over Ghosn escape
Japan said on Thursday it was working to secure the rapid extradition of two men arrested in the United States on charges of enabling the dramatic escape of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan weighs attending G-7 if rescheduled in US
Japan’s top government spokesman said Thursday that the country is considering attending the Group of Seven summit meeting, if the U.S. reschedules the canceled gathering ... ( read original story ...)
Lockdown over, Pakistan’s COVID-19 deaths, infections tick higher
COVID-19 infections in Pakistan trended higher in recent days and were approaching 50,000, official data showed, with total deaths crossing 1,000, as the government remained unsure over the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 973 new coronavirus cases, biggest daily jump
Indonesia reported on Thursday its biggest daily jump in coronavirus cases, bringing the total confirmed number to 20,162 in the world’s fourth most populous country. ( read original story ...)