Olympics: Japan considers asking Olympic fans for negative COVID tests, vaccinations - Yomiuri
The govt was considering if spectators should be required to show a negative test result taken within a week of attending an Olympic event.
Mon May 31 2021
Olympics: Poll shows 60 pct of Japanese want Games cancelled
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Mon May 10 2021
Most in Japan 'interested in Olympics' but don't want them to happen - Yomiuri poll
If the Games were to go ahead as scheduled, 91 pct of respondents said spectators should be kept to a minimum or not allowed at all.
Wed Mar 03 2021
By the pool or ferris wheel? Japanese theme park becomes new office for teleworkers
Some Japanese firms are reassessing using offices as 65 per cent of firms allowed or encouraged employees to work from home due to the pandemic.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Japan to remove travel ban for 12 countries including China next month - Yomiuri
Japan is planning to remove a ban on overseas travel to China and 11 other countries, including Malaysia, next month.
Thu Oct 08 2020
Japanese PM Suga seen holding off on calling snap election this year - Yomiuri
Suga's intention is to focus on measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and cushion the economic blow from the pandemic.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Japan PM contender Suga suggests overhaul of health ministry
Suga also told it was essential to streamline the government's digital strategies, managed separately by each respective ministry.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Secrets advisory council chief stresses freedom of press
Japans secrets council advisory panel has urged the government to do away laws that suppress freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
Sat Jan 18 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024