U.S. State Department OKs possible $23 bil sale of F-35s to Japan
by The U.S. State Department says it has approved the possible sale of 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Japan at an estimated cost of …
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Japanese pubs in Tokyo, Osaka now have special seats for online drinking party customers
While the coronavirus outbreak has caused entertainment event cancellations and theme park closures in Japan, many restaurants remained open, with the majority continuing to offer eat-in service …
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
U.S. President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in …
Tokyo coronavirus cases hit record daily high of 224; 80% in their 20s, 30s
The number of new daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a single-day record of 224 on Thursday, the metropolitan government said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide …
Coronavirus: Track and trace system in place from June – PM
The PM says England will have a “world-beating” tracing system from June, as he was accused of leaving a “huge hole” in the country’s coronavirus …
Coronavirus: Police Scotland reported to the HSE over breath tests
Police Scotland has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive by the body which represents rank-and-file officers over the use of breath tests. The …
Coronavirus: Trump says he is taking unproven drug hydroxychloroquine
US President Donald Trump has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off coronavirus, despite public health officials warning it may be unsafe. Speaking at …
Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration’s virus response
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised his successor Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. In an online address to graduating college students, he …
We will adapt tracking app if needed – UK minister
UK Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has said the UK is not developing a second ‘test, track and trace’ app, in case the one currently being …
US Supreme Court overturns ‘Bridgegate’ convictions
The US Supreme Court has overturned the convictions of two state officials who were jailed for their role in the Bridgegate political revenge plot. The …
AGP detects massive irregularities in Baitul Mal, Zakat funds
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has found massive irregularities in Zakat and Baitul Mall funds during audit year 2019/20. In compliance with the apex …
Hindu woman observes Ramazan fast in India
A Hindu Brahmin woman is observing fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramazan in a bid to promote communal harmony and peace among all …
Pakistan textile exporters get new orders
Pakistan’s exports may not suffer so badly, but moderately as textile manufacturers – the country’s single largest export industry – have reported receipt of new …
PM launches web portal to support jobless
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday launched a web portal to financially support those eligible individuals who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic, promising …