Japan's economy grew slightly in the second quarter, recovering from a slowdown at the start of the year despite continuing virus surges and restrictions, data showed Monday. The world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes touching gesture after tragedy strikes
Naomi Osaka says she is going to give all her proceeds from the WTA Tour’s upcoming Cincinnati event to the earthquake victims in Haiti which was rocked by a devastating 7.2-magnitude quake on the ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics follow lead of Tokyo Olympics: No fans during pandemic
All fans will be barred from the Paralympics in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic, just as they were from the recently-completed Tokyo Olympics, organizers said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators, organisers say
The T okyo Paralympics will take place generally without spectators, organisers said on Monday, as the government was set to prolong COVID-19 emergency measures in the capital and other regions that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators, Tokyo governor says
The four parties concerned with running the Tokyo Paralympics agreed on Monday that the Games will be held generally without spectators, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Recovered Ahead Of The Olympics
According to preliminary data, Japan’s economy bounced back from the pandemic crash faster and beyond expectations before the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
‘I hope they hear us praying’: More than 1,200 dead in Haiti earthquake as global support pours in
The death toll from Saturday's magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics opens wheelchair, limb repair centre in Games village
Tokyo Paralympics organisers opened a repair centre on Sunday for prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and other equipment in the athletes' village ahead of next week's start of the Games. ( read original story ...)
Tata Altroz for Indian Players Who Missed a Medal in Tokyo Olympics
Tata Motors will deliver the Tata Altroz to the Indian players who have narrowly missed the bronze medal in the recently held Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
IBM Partnering with University of Tokyo on Quantum Computer
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled one of the “most powerful” quantum computers in Japan. IBM Quantum System One is part of the Japan-IBM Quantum Partnership between the University of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Will Donate Prize Money To Help With Haiti Earthquake Relief
Osaka, who is both Hatian and Japanese shared the news with her 1.1 million followers on Twitter Saturday evening. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Magnitude 6.0 quake shakes Tokyo Olympics
A 6.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan early on Wednesday morning, sending out tremors felt by those at the Tokyo Olympics.I felt what appeared to be a mild earthquake here in Tokyo. Around ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking news: Tokyo 2020 Olympians will be felicitated by PM ModI today
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Olympic champion Alex Yee opens-up on ‘surreal’ hero’s welcome upon return home from Tokyo with gold and silver in Triathlon as GB star sets sights on World title
Alex Yee is making the short walk from his family home in south-east London to visit a mural which has just been modified in his honour. ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.9 earthquake at 14 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
Army veteran to represent Team USA in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: ‘It is an honor and a privilege’
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alfredo De los Santos proudly served his country following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 but after being wounded in combat, Freddie was determined to find another way to ... ( read original story ...)