As Typhoon Ambo continues to strengthen, AccuWeather meteorologists forecast that the Philippines will take a direct hit from the destructive tropical system. ( read original story ...)
Chinese military donates medical supplies to Philippines, Afghanistan to help combat COVID-19
Photo taken on May 12, 2020 shows the medical supplies provided by Chinese military to Afghan military in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. (Xinhua/Chen Xin) The Chinese military has provided medical ... ( read original story ...)
Dangerous and intensifying Typhoon Vongfong churns toward the Philippines
The forecast calls for Typhoon Vongfong to make landfall on two islands in the Philippines after undergoing a period of rapid intensification. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Vongfong strengthens as it approaches the Philippines
Headed toward the Philippines, Typhoon Vongfong — the first named storm of the season in the West Pacific — has intensified over the last 24 hours.The storm first formed on Tuesday, and has strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Japan easing emergency, Wuhan starts new testing
Experts on Japan’s coronavirus task force have approved a government plan to lift a state of emergency in most areas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suicides decline as Covid-19 lockdown causes shift in stress factors
April’s 20% drop compared with a year earlier may be the result of delays to start of school year, less commuting and more time with family ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Seeks to End State of Emergency for Most Regions; Tokyo to Stay on Alert
Japan was expected to lift a state of emergency across a large part of the country on Thursday, but the capital Tokyo will remain under restrictions until there is a convincing containment of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks to lift virus emergency in most regions
Japan's government said Thursday it wants to lift a state of emergency declared over the coronavirus in most of the country, though not yet the capital Tokyo and other urban centres. Schools in much ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expected to end state of emergency for most regions
Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for most of the country on Thursday (14 May). However, the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincing containment of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expected to end state of emergency for most regions; Tokyo to remain on alert: media
Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for 39 of its 47 prefectures on Thursday, local media reported, while the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincing ... ( read original story ...)