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With the initial month-long period coming to an end next week, local media reported that Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was now expected to extend the measure, either until the end of May or early June

Japan Unlikely To Lift Virus State Of Emergency Next Week: Abe

Japan unlikely to lift virus state of emergency next week: Abe

Second US Warship Challenges Beijing's Claims In The South China Sea

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On Wednesday, the USS Bunker Hill conducted a freedom of navigation operation through the Spratly Island chain located a few hundred miles south of the Paracels.

US Trade Commission Probing Nintendo Switch Patent Complaint

The US International Trade Commission announced an investigation in Nintendo's hugely popular Switch devices over alleged patent infringement

US trade commission probing Nintendo Switch patent complaint

The health of Kim Jong Un, pictured center in an image released on April 12, 2020, is frequently the subject of speculation, but little concrete is known about the secretive leader

North Korea News: 18 Days And Still No Sight Of Kim Jong Un

After 18 days, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un remains hidden from the public eye amid rumors of his demise.

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Sony Confirms Release Dates Of These Two Major Titles: Find Out What!

Sony finally confirms that high-profile titles "The Last of Us part 2" and "Ghost of Tsushima" are arriving in the summer of 2020.

WALL STREET

Tuesday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Rise On Optimism More States Will Reopen Businesses

U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday on hopes that more states will reopen economies

Japan's ANA saw annual net profit plunge as the coronavirus cut demand and forced cancellations worldwide

Japan's ANA Net Profit Dives 75% As Virus Hits Air Travel

Japan's ANA net profit dives 75% as virus hits air travel

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Japan’s Sakurajima Volcano Spews Lava Bombs In Latest Eruption

Sakurajima, which is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, has started erupting recently. According to a local meteorological agency, the volcano’s eruption ejected lava bombs and ash plumes that reached 11,000 feet into the air.

WALL STREET

Monday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Rise As New York Prepares To Partly Reopen Its Economy, But Oil Plunges

U.S. stocks gained on Monday as New York and some other states mull reopening their economies.

Japan is under a state of emergency and residents in parts of the country have been asked to limit shopping trips to avoid spreading coronavirus

Coronavirus Controversy: Japanese Mayor’s Sexist Remark Claims Women ‘Take A Longer Time’ At Groceries

Mayor of Osaka, Ichiro Matsui, said during a coronavirus press conference in Osaka on Thursday that, "Women take a longer time grocery shopping because they browse through different products and weigh out which option is best.”

The Bank of Japan has warned the economy could shrink as much as five percent in the year to March 2021

Bank Of Japan Expands Easing Measures, Cuts Growth Forecast

Bank of Japan expands easing measures, cuts growth forecast

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‘Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris’ Delayed To July Due To COVID-19

“Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris” has now been delayed for a little over a month due to the coronavirus crisis.

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‘Haikyuu!!’ Chapter 392 Delayed, New Release Date Announced

“Haikyuu!!” Chapter 392 is slated to release Sunday (May 10), according to the schedule released by Viz Media.

As well as Nintendo, other major gaming giants at the huge complex in Shibuya, Tokyo, include Capcom and Pokemon

Coronavirus: Japanese Retro Game Association Giving Away Free SNES Consoles To Kids

The Japan Retro Game Association is giving away 100 free Super Nintendo Game consoles to kids aged 16 and below to keep them busy at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Britain's Dina Asher-Smith poses with her gold medal after winning the 200m at the 2019 world championships

Tokyo Delay May Harm Asher-Smith's Chances, Says Former Olympian

Tokyo delay may harm Asher-Smith's chances, says former Olympian

Sri Lanka has been under nationwide lockdown for more than five weeks

Asia Virus Latest: Anzac Vigils Held In Isolation, Sumo Wrestling Hit

Asia virus latest: Anzac vigils held in isolation, sumo wrestling hit

WALL STREET

Friday's Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise As President Trump Signs Another Coronavirus Relief Bill

U.S. stocks rose on Friday as President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill into law.

WALL ST STATION

Friday's Stock Market Open: US Equities Rise After House Passes Another Coronavirus Relief Bill

U.S. stocks were mixed on Friday as the House passed a $484 billion relief package.

A health worker drives an auto-rickshaw decorated as a coronavirus model to raise awareness about the pandemic in Chennai, India

Asia Virus Latest: Ramadan Begins; Pompeo Targets China

Asia virus latest: Ramadan begins; Pompeo targets China

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Kim Jong Un's Death Will Lead To 'Chaos, Human Suffering'; Dictator's Sister Is Possible Successor

Dead or alive? Probably the latter, but no one knows for certain what, if anything, happened to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

Japan is under a state of emergency and residents in parts of the country have been asked to limit shopping trips to avoid spreading coronavirus

Japan Mayor Under Fire For 'Women Dawdle At Shops' Remark

Japan mayor under fire for 'women dawdle at shops' remark

With strict lockdowns still in force in many countries, there are fears about the time it will take for the global economy to recover

Oil Prices Gain On US-Iran Tensions, Mixed Day For Global Stocks

Oil prices gain on US-Iran tensions, mixed day for global stocks

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List Of Anime And Manga Delayed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Many anime series, movies, and manga are delayed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Coming soon to lock-down Tokyo screens

Joy! Tokyo Deploys Marie Kondo In Virus Fight

Joy! Tokyo deploys Marie Kondo in virus fight

The Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington. World War II veteran Philip Kahn, who has died of the coronavirus at the age of 100, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima

Virus Kills WWII Veteran 100 Years After Twin Died Of Spanish Flu

Virus kills WWII veteran 100 years after twin died of Spanish flu

Masks are hot property in Japan

Japan Towns Offer Masks As Reward For Tax Donation

Japan towns offer masks as reward for tax donation

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