In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic has paralleled America’s. The pathogen hit harder there than in neighboring countries — particularly in its largest, densest metropolis. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese Whiskies Aren’t From Japan. Some Aren’t Even Whisky.
Though the spirits have won praise and high prices, Japan has few rules for what those bottles should contain. ( read original story ...)
Japan air force’s flyover for medical workers
Rough Cuts Japan air force's flyover for medical workers. Posted . The Japanese air force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday (May ... ( read original story ...)
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh
A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor Sees NYC Opening in 2 Weeks; Pakistan Surge: Virus Update
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he expected the city to begin the initial phase of reopening in the first two weeks of June, though he again declined to give a specific date. U.S. consumer spending ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to Resume International Flight Operations: Civil Aviation Authority
Pakistan will allow international flights to resume, an aviation official said on Friday, after largely closing its airspace to commercial flights since March to curb the spread of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to resume international flights
Pakistan will allow international flights to resume starting Saturday, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority said in a news release on Fr ... ( read original story ...)
Uzma Khan: An actress assaulted, a jealous wife and a viral video in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan are investigating three women over the assault of a well-known actress in her home, after footage posted on social media went viral and the actress lodged a case. The video shows ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia keeps palm oil, cocoa export taxes unchanged for June
Indonesia will keep its export tax for crude palm oil at zero for a third month in June, the country's trade ministry said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)