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 ...)
Indonesia’s COVID-19 Battle Faces Crucial Test Over Eid Holiday
Thousands of Indonesians made a late dash to leave Jakarta for their hometowns this week, even as authorities sought to stem the traditional mass exodus at the end of the Muslim fasting month to limit ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Indonesia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000, Bangladesh sees highest single-day hike of death toll
A man gets a swab test amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2020. (Photo by Edy Susanto/Xinhua) -- Indonesia's COVID-19 cases surpass 20,000; -- Afghanistan confirms 531 new COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia edging towards 1000 new infections in a day for the first time
Indonesia has recorded a huge jump in its daily coronavirus infections, with 973 new patients confirmed on Thursday. The jump in new infections easily beats the previous one-day record of 693 ... ( read original story ...)
Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in India and Bangladesh left homeless by storm
Thousands of people have been left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Amphan, which slammed into India's eastern coast on Wednesday afternoon, as authorities race to provide relief efforts in communities ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Swiggy, Zomato start booze deliveries during COVID-19 lockdown
India's top two food-delivery startups, Swiggy and Zomato, will begin delivering alcohol in some cities starting from Thursday, as they cash in on the high demand for booze during the country's ... ( read original story ...)
China prepares to stage annual parliamentary meeting as leaders look to send message of national unity
China is set to kick off its annual parliamentary meetings on Friday, following a two-month delay due to the devastating novel coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)