World Dec 01 Omicron keeps world on edge as more information drips out Much is still unknown about the new variant, including how contagious it is and whether it can evade vaccines, and the European Union chief acknowledged that waiting for scientists to tell the world more felt like "an eternity.”…
Health Nov 29 CDC recommends COVID boosters for all adults as omicron variant spreads Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reacted to the potential threat by urging everyone 18 and older to get booster shots, because “strong immunity will likely prevent serious illness."…
Health Nov 29 Nations rush to contain COVID omicron variant Nations around the world sought to keep the new omicron variant at bay with travel bans and further restrictions, even as it remains unclear what it means for the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Nov 10 Fumio Kishida reelected as Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida was chosen by the Liberal Democrats as a safe, conservative choice a month ago. They had feared heavy election losses if unpopular former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had stayed in power.
World Sep 29 Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to become prime minister Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year.
World Sep 28 Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the emergency will end Thursday and virus restrictions will be eased gradually "in order to resume daily lives despite the presence of the virus."…
World Sep 15 Taiwan drills military as concerns over China grow War is not imminent, but as China has grown increasingly assertive in both the East China and South China Seas, Taiwan is stepping up its defense.
World Sep 14 Fukushima plant failed to probe cause of faulty filters Officials at Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant have acknowledged they neglected to investigate the cause of faulty exhaust filters that are key to preventing radioactive pollution, after being forced to replace them twice.
World Sep 09 Japan extends virus emergency until end of September Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says serious cases remain high and are still overwhelming many hospitals.
World Sep 07 IAEA seeks Japan transparency in release of Fukushima water The International Atomic Energy Agency, which is assisting Japan with the planned release, met with government officials to discuss technical details before traveling to the Fukushima Daiichi plant for an on-site examination.