United States nears four million Covid-19 cases; Trump blames BLM protests for spread; Hong Kong sees more than 110 new infections …
Deserted beaches, empty bars: Covid-19 devastates Thailand’s tourist islands
Visitor numbers expected to plummet by tens of millions in crisis that eclipses the tsunami, bird flu and Sara …
‘Dangerous adventure’: Turkey warns Egypt over Libya invasion
At Istanbul meeting, Russia and Turkey agree to push for a ceasefire but Ankara says eastern commander must retreat.
Murder in Turkey sparks outrage over rising violence against women
High femicide rate and efforts to roll back legislation designed to protect women are under spotlight …
Japan’s capital sets new daily record of 300 coronavirus infections, media say
More than 300 new coronavirus infections have been reported in Japan’s capital of Tokyo, domestic media said on Thursday. The daily figure was a record, topping the previous high of 293 cases reported …
Japan Kicks off Domestic Tourism Campaign as Critics Point to Virus Surge
Japan launched a national travel campaign on Wednesday that aims to revive a battered tourism industry, but the effort has drawn heavy criticism as major cities have racked up a jump in new …
Japan faces up to its plastic problem
I was ready to do my bit for the environment as Japanese stores finally began to charge a tiny fee for disposable plastic bags. But even before I paid, it all felt rather futile. The pastries I …
Heavy rain threatens flood-weary Japan, Korean Peninsula
After deadly flooding struck the Korean Peninsula and Japan earlier this month, another dose of heavy rainfall will renew the risk of flooding this week.This rain is expected to come as a …
Coronavirus catalyses overdue change in Japan’s offices
The answer, says Hironori Kamezawa, chief executive of Japan’s largest banking group, MUFG, may increasingly be “yes”. The pandemic, he says, is having an “irreversible influence” on societal …
Pakistan Pushes Back on India’s Claim of ‘Two-Front’ War
Pakistan’s military has rebutted claims it is colluding with close ally China to try to engage rival India in a “two-front” war in the disputed region of Kashmir. A senior army commander instead …