Japan’s Economy Shrinks at Record Rate, Slammed by Pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy shrank at annual rate of 27.8% in April-June, the worst contraction on record, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed consumption and trade, according to government data released Monday.
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Relieved He Wasn’t Sent To China
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai had just finished his morning exercise and was catching up on the news when the police arrived.
Trump Motivates Democrats To Rally Behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA (AP) — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment.
Texas Testing Drops as Schools Reopen, Prepare for Football
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Anyone can get a coronavirus test at the CentroMed clinic in San Antonio, but on a recent day, the drive-thru was empty. Finally two masked people in a maroon SUV pulled straight on through with no wait.
Iran, Turkey Lash Out at UAE Over Agreement With Israel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel in a U.S.-brokered deal, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause.
Namibia Tackles Virus Through ‘Lessons and Learning’
WINDHOEK (Xinhua) — Namibia has taken swift actions to curb the spread of COVID-19 and learned to handle challenges amid the pandemic, Health and Social Services Minister Kalumbi Shalunga has told Xinhua.
Pompeo Says China Poses Tougher Threat Than Soviet Union
WASHINGTON (Kyodo) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that the United States views the threat posed by China as "much more difficult" to counter than that presented by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, citing Beijing's economic clout among other factors.
‘One of Us’: South Asians Celebrate Harris as VP Choice
CHICAGO (AP) — Two words summed up Tamani Jayasinghe’s exuberance for the first Indian American and Black woman to run for vice president: “Kamala Aunty.”
Facebook Beefs up Anti-Misinfo Efforts Ahead of US Election
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Japan, Singapore to Ease COVID-19 Travel Restrictions From Sept.
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan and Singapore agreed Thursday to ease travel restrictions implemented in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic from September, targeting businesspeople and expatriates.
