South Korea tightened coronavirus measures on Saturday in Seoul and its surrounding areas as the country reported the highest number of new daily infections in more than five months. ( read original story ...)
Iran, Turkey slam UAE over peace deal with Israel
Iran and Turkey on Friday lashed out at their regional rival UAE over its decision to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause, even as much of the ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank realigns $1.9 billion lending to help Philippines
The World Bank has realigned around $1.9 billion worth of loans in the pipeline for approval this year to help the Philippines recover from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines confirms 6,216 new coronavirus cases, 16 deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 6,216 more novel coronavirus infections, the third-largest daily increase recorded in Southeast Asia up to now, and 16 additional deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito expressing “deep remorse” over his country’s wartime actions at a somber ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor Naruhito expresses ‘deep remorse’ over country’s wartime past
Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" over the country’s wartime past and prayed for world peace on Saturday, the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two. ( read original story ...)
VJ Day: Japan marks 75 years since end of WWII
Japan has marked 75 years since its surrender in World War Two. Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the conflict, four months after fighting ended in Europe. It is estimated that there were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to send team of ministry officials, specialists to assist in oil spill
Japanese Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Saturday Tokyo planned to send a team of environment ministry officials and specialists to Mauritius soon to respond to the oil spill. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe, on WW2 Anniversary, Pledges Never to Repeat Tragedy of War
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 75th anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, pledged never to repeat the devastation of war. "Never to repeat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe, on WW2 anniversary, vows not to repeat war, sends offering to shrine
By Antoni Slodkowski, Linda Sieg and Sangmi Cha TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking on the 75th anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, pledged never to ... ( read original story ...)