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 ...)
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 ...)