Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday the government would plan for an approximately month-long extension of a state of emergency declared over the coronavirus pandemic. Abe put in place an …
Fax-Loving Japan to Introduce Online System for Reporting Coronavirus
Japan’s health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email – drawing praise from some but scorn from …
Bangladesh factories resume work, risking new coronavirus cases
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association says only 850 factories had opened by Thursday, using a limited number of workers who live nearby.
Australia topple Pakistan to become top T20I team for the first time
England, who won the ICC World Cup for the first time ever in 2019, have increased their lead over India from six to eight points.
Indonesia reports 433 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths
Indonesia confirmed on Friday 433 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of cases to 10,551, health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said.
Cricket: Australia topple India in test rankings
Australia moved to the top of the official test rankings on Friday but coach Justin Langer said the toppled India team still remained the benchmark for them.
India coronavirus lockdown: Train leaves with stranded migrants
Earlier this week, India said millions of people stranded by the lockdown can return to their home states. The country has been in lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus since 24 March. However, …
The Latest: Nearly 2,000 cases in India, another daily high
India registers nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases, another daily high. — High-ranking Pakistan official tests positive. — Japan task force recommends caution. — Malaysia to reopen most businesses …
Futures slide as Trump threatens new tariffs on China
U.S. stock index futures slid on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on China over the coronavirus crisis, while Apple and Amazon became the latest companies to warn of …
Animal Lovers Take To India’s Streets To Feed Virus Strays
Gusain and her mother Vilochna are serving in an army of Indian animal lovers that has emerged to feed millions of strays left hungry and thirsty by the coronavirus lockdown in the world’s second-most …