Japan to start accepting vaccine passport applications in mid-July in hopes of boosting international travel

While barring foreign spectators from attending the Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19, Japan is aiming to facilitate travel for its own citizens with plans to introduce dual-language vaccination passports next month. … Read More >Japan to start accepting vaccine passport applications in mid-July in hopes of boosting international travel

China launches crewed Shenzhou-12 mission to test core component of its future space station

A rocket carrying the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft with three Chinese astronauts on board has blasted off from China’s Inner Mongolia in a historic launch that is critical for the completion of the country’s own space station. … Read More >China launches crewed Shenzhou-12 mission to test core component of its future space station

New, ‘GREEN fungus’ case reported in India, adding to 3 other color types of infection developing in Covid patients

As thousands suffer from black, white and yellow fungus in India, doctors are now worried that another infection, dubbed “green,” has been added to the list of post-Covid complications for patients. … Read More >New, ‘GREEN fungus’ case reported in India, adding to 3 other color types of infection developing in Covid patients

Thai PM announces plan to boost Covid-crippled economy by reopening the country to visitors in 120 days

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced that Thailand will reopen to visitors within the next four months, as the nation seeks to find a way to lift an economy badly damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >Thai PM announces plan to boost Covid-crippled economy by reopening the country to visitors in 120 days

Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

This week’s report by CNN of a leak at China’s Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, and of authorities raising radiation limits outside the facility has been dismissed as “not true” by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment. … Read More >Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country’s food situation is “getting tense” due to last year’s natural disaster. The “malignant virus” is also an issue, state media reported on Wednesday. … Read More >North Korea’s food situation ‘getting tense’ due to typhoon, says Kim Jong-un, ‘malignant virus’ also an issue

India strips Twitter of legal immunity for ‘3rd party content’ amid row over new regulation – reports

New Delhi has reportedly revoked Twitter’s shield against prosecution for illegal user content, saying the platform failed to comply with new regulations as police filed their first case against the site over a violent video. … Read More >India strips Twitter of legal immunity for ‘3rd party content’ amid row over new regulation – reports

28 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone in largest fly-over to date, Taipei says

Taiwan’s government has reported that 28 Chinese planes, including fighter jets and nuclear-capable bombers, entered its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the largest ‘incursion’ to date. … Read More >28 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone in largest fly-over to date, Taipei says

A million vaccinations a day keeps coronavirus at bay: Japan to administer 1 million doses daily by end of June

Japan’s vaccine chief has revealed an ambitious target of giving one million vaccinations daily by the end of June, with just around 5% of Japan’s population vaccinated against Covid-19 so far. … Read More >A million vaccinations a day keeps coronavirus at bay: Japan to administer 1 million doses daily by end of June