Three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka entered into a COVID-19 state of emergency Monday due to a recent spike in coronavirus cases, joining the capital and Okinawa, amid fears of ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Czech embassy says in ‘intensive communication’ with Japan over Belarus athlete
The Czech Republic embassy in Tokyo said on Monday it was in a process of "intensive communication" with Japanese authorities concerning a Belarusian athlete and was awaiting their response. The ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic volunteers strive to tell their earthquake stories
Atsushi Muramatsu's handmade flyers are the size of a business card, written in several languages. “Welcome to Miyagi Stadium," one reads. "The gymnasium next door was ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus Olympian safe in Tokyo hotel after refusing ‘forced’ flight home
A Belarusian Olympian who refused her team's order to fly home early is safe after seeking protection from Japanese police, Games officials have said. They say sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, ... ( read original story ...)
Belarus Olympian safe in Tokyo hotel, officials say
A Belarusian Olympian who refused her team's order to fly home early is safe after seeking protection from Japanese police, Games officials have said.They say sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: Keni Harrison wins silver in 100m hurdles, USWNT ready for Canada
USWNT faces a familiar foe in soccer semifinal; world record holder Keni Harrison takes silver in women's 100m hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee at the Olympics
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches. ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.K. Plan Booster Jabs; India at Risk Again: Virus Update
The U.K. is set to deliver booster shots to 32 million people starting September, The Telegraph reported, while Japan is planning to recommend boosters next year according to a report from Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Bitmain Co-Founder Turns His Second Crypto Venture Into Unicorn
Matrixport, the crypto-finance venture led by Bitmain Technologies Ltd.’s billionaire founder Wu Jihan, has raised fresh capital from investors including DST Global and Tiger Global, ramping up its ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes near Matsue, Matsue Shi, Shimane, Japan
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Matsue, Matsue Shi, Shimane, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilien ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands COVID-19 state of emergency to Osaka and areas around Tokyo
The government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has added Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Osaka prefectures to areas under the emergency from Monday through Aug. 31. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Sha’Carri Richardson: The struggle women of color face in exercising self-care
Black women are literally expected to be super women, from heading households to serving as emotional support for White people who want to be allies, but need our help figuring out how to get there. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Athletics-Greek Tentoglou wins men’s long jump gold in Tokyo
By Sudipto Ganguly TOKYO (Reuters) -Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece won the men's long jump gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday. Juan Miguel Echevarria of Cuba took the silver while his compatriot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee the Olympics
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches. ( read original story ...)
Japan shoots way into quarters with 102-83 rout of Nigeria
Saki Hayashi scored 23 points and Japan shot its way into the quarterfinals with a 102-83 rout of Nigeria on Monday in the final pool play game for both teams. Yuki Miyazwa added 19 points for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity growth picks up, costs rapidly rise -PMI
Japan's factory output growth picked up in July due to a stronger expansion of output and new orders, as manufacturers benefited from a continuing recovery of the coronavirus pandemic-hit global ... ( read original story ...)