Japan to declare COVID emergency for Tokyo, casting a pall over Olympics
Nishimura, who is heading the government's coronavirus response, said the state of emergency is set to begin on July 12.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 president wants cap of 10,000 spectators - Newspaper
Seiko wants to allow spactators for Olympic stadiums amid concerns the Games could spark another surge in COVID-19 infections.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Japan to expand quasi-emergency measures, casting fresh doubts on Olympics
Japan is set to expand quasi-emergency measures to 10 regions on Friday as a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases spreads.
Fri Apr 16 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Japan aims to place Tokyo under a new, month-long "quasi-emergency" state to combat surging COVID-19 cases.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Japan aims to place Tokyo under a new, month-long "quasi-emergency" state to combat surging COVID-19 case numbers.
Fri Apr 09 2021
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024