Singapore eases monetary policy as COVID-19 slams economy
Singapore's central bank eased monetary policy Monday as the city-state, seen as a bellwether for the health of global trade, heads for a deep recession due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo Olympics will start July 23, 2021: NHK
The Tokyo Olympics will start July 23, 2021, NHK reported citing sources within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
DPRK conducts test-firing of super-large multiple rocket launchers
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) successfully test-fired super-large multiple rocket launchers on Sunday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday morning.
Take the long way home - India's migrant laborers struggle to survive under 21-day lockdown
As India began a 21-day lockdown across the country in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, thousands of laborers including women and children are desperately trying to return home.
8 killed in small aircraft crash at Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport in Philippines: media
8 killed in small aircraft crash at Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport in Philippines: media
China to send more aid to Japan; netizens suggest Tokyo lockdown amid Sakura season
The Chinese government will provide a second batch of medical aid to Japan where COVID-19 infection is feared to increase steadily, amid medical materials shortage in Japan and some voices suggesting Tokyo impose a temporary lockdown like that of Wuhan despite its Sakura blossom tourism season.
Australian domestic abuse cases surge during shutdown of services
Australia on Sunday announced a nearly $100 million boost in funding to tackle domestic violence after support services reported a spike in coronavirus-related family abuse.
DPRK fires at least 1 unidentified projectile into East Sea: Yonhap
India's outsourcing industry struggles to work from home
As the coronavirus pandemic pushes India into a lockdown, the call centers and IT services firms that function as the world's back office are struggling to piece together work-from-home solutions and other business-continuity plans.
Singapore's GDP contracts sharply – a warning for virus-hit global economy
Singapore's economy suffered its biggest contraction since the financial crisis during the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic escalated, data showed on Thursday, an ominous sign of the devastation being inflicted on the global economy.
Russian decree gounds flights; closes borders to foreigners
Russia halted all international flights from midnight on Friday under a government decree listing new measures against the coronavirus outbreak.
New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty before trial
An Australian far-right extremist charged with murdering 51 Muslim worshippers in 2019's mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques unexpectedly flipped his plea to guilty on Thursday.
Leave now: Australia tells cruise ships to depart as coronavirus cases rise
Two cruise ships were ordered to leave Australian waters on Thursday, after a liner that docked in Sydney Harbour last week became the primary source of infection for the country's coronavirus outbreak.
South Korea sex blackmailer named
South Korean police took the unusual step of publicly identifying the 24-year-old accused leader of an online sexual blackmail ring after the case led to a national outcry in a country still focused on battling a coronavirus outbreak.
China to continue supporting Japan to 'host successful Olympics': expert
Japan has decided to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, but an expert said that China will always support Japan in “successfully hosting the event,” and the two countries' exchanges in sports have played a positive role in promoting bilateral relations.
Indian PM Modi announces 21-day lockdown from midnight to fight COVID-19
In a bid to fight against COVID-19, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a countrywide lockdown for 21 days, beginning Tuesday night at 24:00 hours.
Abe says Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics
Abe says Japan, IOC agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics
Washing hands a luxury in Yemen
Hand-washing to combat the spread of coronavirus is the order of the day, but it is an unaffordable luxury for millions in war-ravaged Yemen where clean water is dangerously scarce.