The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak in Iran rose by 47 over the past 24 hours to 6,203, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on state TV on Sunday. Iran, one of the Middle ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Kids Back At School After 3-month Virus Break
Millions of schoolchildren in Vietnam returned to class on Monday after the country reported its 17th straight day of no domestically transmitted coronavirus infections. The decision to reopen schools ... ( read original story ...)
Convicted Vietnam refugee fights deportation after 30 years in Hong Kong
Three decades after he landed on Hong Kong shores as a child refugee, Vo Van Hung is fighting efforts to deport him to Vietnam now that he has finished a lengthy jail sentence -- for murder. Vu Van ... ( read original story ...)
Targeted by Duterte, fate of Philippines’ ABS-CBN in the balance
Top government lawyer's bid to stop operation of country's largest media company denounced as an assault on free press. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend state of emergency amid fears second wave could cripple Tokyo hospitals
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, is poised to extend the country’s state emergency until the end of the month, amid warnings that relaxing social distancing advice too early could flood already ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Experts back Japan plan to extend virus measures
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM expected to extend state of emergency until end-May: NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to extend the country's state of emergency on Monday until the end of May, public broadcaster NHK said. ( read original story ...)
“Murder hornet,” invasive insect from Japan, found in the U.S.
A roughly 2-inch long insect known as the "murder hornet" has made its way to the U.S. for the first time ever. The Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia, has been known to kill up to 50 people a year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to extend virus emergency to May 31
Japan's government prepared Monday to extend its nationwide state of emergency to the end of May as it braces for a lengthy battle against the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Superheroes, from near and far, join Indonesia’s coronavirus battle
Man sprayed disinfectant against the coronavirus on Indonesia's island of Java, flanking a colleague wearing the winged helmet of local superhero Gatotkaca who shouted, "Wear masks, wash hands and ... ( read original story ...)