Biden to speak ‘truth’ a year after U.S. Capitol riot; Trump cancels Jan. 6 event – The Japan Times
Four people died on the day of the riot, one Capitol police officer died the day after. Dozens of police were injured, and four officers...
Japan and Australia to sign defense and security cooperation pact Thursday – The Japan Times
The agreement, which will be the first of its type for Japan other than its pact with the United States, could further inflame tensions with...
Rampant spread of omicron could foster more dangerous variants, WHO warns – The Japan Times
The global health body has cautioned that while omicron may carry less risk than delta individually, it could pose a greater threat overall as cases...
President Emmanuel Macron tells French daily he wants to ‘piss off’ the unvaccinated – The Japan Times
The cutting remark prompted howls of condemnation from opposition rivals less than four months before the next presidential election.Read More
Coronavirus level in Singapore ‘unknown’, US CDC warns; Australia’s cases keep spiralling – Asia – South China Morning Post
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reclassified its Covid-19 travel advisory for Singapore, guiding Americans to avoid travel to the Southeast...
GM loses U.S. sales crown to Toyota, ends run dating to 1931 – The Japan Times
To retake its leadership position, GM will have to return to something closer to the 2.5 million vehicles the company delivered in 2020.Read More
Okinawa considers pre-emergency measures as new COVID cases top 600 – The Japan Times
The number of new cases identified Wednesday in the prefecture is more than 2½ times the figure logged the previous day, officials have confirmed.Read More
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea – Asia – South China Morning Post
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, authorities in the region reported, underscoring leader Kim Jong-un’s New Year vow...
Thailand hopes for a post-Covid tourism boost as Michelin Guide puts ancient seat of kings Ayutthaya on the foodie map – Asia – South China Morning Post
Home to temple ruins recognised by Unesco, adored by Instagramers and revered by Thais as the ancient seat of kings, the city of Ayutthaya now...
North Korea’s ‘Strategic Patience’ – The Diplomat
Recent developments suggest North Korea is adopting its own version of “strategic patience”: ignoring diplomatic outreach until the situation turns in its favor.Read More