Damage is seen following shelling at Mitiga airport in Tripoli, Libya, May 10, 2020. (Photo by Reuters) Amid rising Ankara-Abu Dhabi frictions, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has hit out at ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to digitize surveillance of COVID-19 cases —DOH
The Philippines is working with the World Health Organization to digitize its surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and prevent data inconsistencies, the Department of Health (DOH) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan models a new look for national security
But also revealing of Japan’s attitude towards business and, possibly, a template for governments around the world as coronavirus violently redefines the scope and meaning of national security. For ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo wrestler becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in Japan
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler has become the youngest person to die from coronavirus in Japan, the Ministry of Healt ... ( read original story ...)
For Japan Inc., Faxing Fizzles and Coronavirus Compels Conference Calls
The coronavirus is changing Japan’s work culture in ways that would have seemed impossible a few months ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan has its own Trump-vs.-Cuomo divide. And it’s just as tense.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is sparring with Tokyo’s governor, Yuriko Koike, as tensions rise over the coronavirus response. ( read original story ...)
Japan stands by its integrated resort policy despite Sands’ move
Japan has no plan to change its schedule regarding the launch of integrated resorts (IR) - Las Vegas-style complexes that include casinos and shopping arcades - despite Las Vegas Sands' decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands drops $10bn Japan casino pursuit
Las Vegas Sands, the US casino operator that boasted it would spend $10bn to secure a foothold in Japan’s future gaming market, has dropped out of bidding for a licence to operate in the world’s third ... ( read original story ...)
Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport's first COVID-19 fatality, the national ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh records 1,162 new coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 deaths and new cases in last 24 hours, with 19 more deaths and 1,162 new cases. ( read original story ...)