Abe’s ‘own goals’ slash support rates even as Japan’s coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories.
New Zealand’s Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.
Hong Kong’s security chief warns of growing ‘terrorism’ as govt backs Beijing’s planned security laws
Hong Kong’s security chief said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws and after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.
More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases
When Manit Parikh’s mother tested positive for the new coronavirus, she was rushed by ambulance to Mumbai’s private Lilavati Hospital, but officials told the family no critical-care beds were available.
U.S. limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak
The White House on Sunday said it was restricting travel from Brazil to the United States, two days after the South American nation became the world’s No. 2 hotspot for coronavirus cases.
Explainer: Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump’s China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
Long divided between those pushing for a hardline stance and others advocating cautious engagement, President Donald Trump’s China advisers – under the shadow of the coronavirus crisis – appear to have moved closer together on a tougher approach to Beijing.
Taiwan promises ‘necessary assistance’ to Hong Kong’s people
Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”, President Tsai Ing-wen said, after thousands in the Chinese ruled territory protested against Beijing’s plans to impose new national security laws.
Australia’s most populous state braces for travel chaos as schools, offices reopen
Australia’s most populous state on Monday deployed hundreds of crowd control staff to enforce social distancing on public transport amid an expected commuter surge as schools and offices reopened and coronavirus cases fell.
Australia’s most populous state braces for travel chaos as schools, offices reopen
Australia’s most populous state on Monday deployed hundreds of crowd control staff to enforce social distancing on public transport amid an expected commuter surge as schools and offices reopened and coronavirus cases fell.
