Tropical storm locally known as "Ambo" is the first tropical cyclone of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean typhoon season. ( read original story ...)
28-year-old sumo wrestler dies in Japan from coronavirus
The wrestler developed a fever on April 4 but could not get a test or find a hospital until his symptoms worsened and he was accepted four days later. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators approve nuclear plant capable of extracting plutonium
Nuclear regulators in Japan have approved a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant capable of extracting plutonium. The plant located in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, takes spent fuel from reactors and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan´s Softbank sees consolidation in Latam food delivery
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , a shareholder in some of Latin America's largest food delivery companies, expects consolidation in most markets, a senior executive said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Selfless solidarity of West Indies and Pakistan is a lesson to England
Even in these days of big-money franchised competitions, a tour to England is regarded as a highlight of an international player’s career. The long summer evenings, the ease of travel, the ... ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz lose Pakistan central contracts
Bowlers Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz have not had their central contracts renewed by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Amir, 28, retired from Tests last year but had hoped to continue playing international ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan appoint Babar Azam as new ODI captain
Babar Azam will now lead Pakistan in both ODI and T20 cricket. Babar Azam has been confirmed as Pakistan's new one-day captain, while Azhar Ali will remain in char ... ( read original story ...)
COVID Lockdown Upends Life for Overlooked Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Nearly 2.5 million Afghans live in Pakistan as either registered or undocumented refugees. Their lives have been upended by the coronavirus lockdown, but they seem to be getting little attention. ... ( read original story ...)
India and Pakistan Ease Restrictions Despite Rising Coronavirus Infections
India and Pakistan are loosening their lockdowns in what amounts to a bet that deaths from Covid-19 will remain low and that their hospitals can cope with any possible rise in serious cases, according ... ( read original story ...)
Is India using using coronavirus as a pretext to erode civil liberties?
Petersen reports on the implications of people downloading an app designed to help control the spread of Covid-19 in a country with an increasingly authoritarian government ... ( read original story ...)