With Metro Manila about to shift to a general community quarantine, the Philippines on Sunday logged 862 more cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)—16 fresh or newly validated and 846 reported ... ( read original story ...)
I started to miss brazenly beautiful Japan before I’d even left
There are so many bars, alleyways, shops and gardens I want to explore – but right now, its confidence and self-assurance seem unimaginable ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering re-opening door to some foreigners: media
Japan is considering re-opening its borders to travellers from selected countries which have low levels of coronavirus infections, as it begins to ease restrictions put in place earlier this year to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Manila eases lockdown as Japan considers allowing visitors from selected countries
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown. Follow the latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning
The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory activity sinks as pandemic lockdowns hit demand: PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace since March 2009 in May, a private sector survey showed on Monday, as manufacturers widely struggled with the demand blow from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Live Coronavirus Pandemic Updates: G7, Lake of the Ozarks, W.H.O., India, California – The New York Times
The German chancellor had announced earlier Saturday that she would not travel to the U.S. for the G7. Businesses are starting up again, but workers commuting by public transportation face dilemmas. ( read original story ...)
India rejects Walmart-owned Flipkart’s proposed foray into food retail business
The Indian government has rejected Flipkart’s proposal to enter the food retail business in a setback for Walmart, which owns majority of the Indian e-commerce firm and which recently counted its busi ... ( read original story ...)
India expels Pakistan officials, accusing them of spying
Pakistan calls the allegations ‘baseless’ after two officials at high commission given 24 hours to leave ... ( read original story ...)
‘Mr President, don’t go hide’: China goads US over George Floyd protests
Officials and state media appear to revel in scenes of US unrest, comparing protests there to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement ... ( read original story ...)