Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:12:29 GMT
Asia markets track Wall St losses as rate hike fears grow
Asian markets fell further Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell failed to soothe fears of a surge in inflation fuelled by the expected global economic recovery, which many warn could for...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:12:27 GMT
US stocks rebound after jobs data
US stocks rebounded on Friday following encouraging jobs numbers, while oil prices jumped further.The US economy added a better-than-expected 379,000 jobs in February, while average hourly e...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:55:31 GMT
Lanka engaged directly with investors on WCT project: MEA
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government's claim that a proposal on Colombo Port's West Container Terminal (WCT) has been approved by the Indian High Commission is 'factually incorr...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:55:06 GMT
Tokyo 2020 CEO reiterates Olympics will not be postponed again
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:18:58 GMT
Rijiju wants to make sports a vibrant industry in India
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): At a virtual conference organised on Friday by the Conference of Indian Industry, the 6th CII Scorecard, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in his keynote address app...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:55:54 GMT
PPHF, Niti Aayog Co-host Global Rare Disease Conference
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI/NewsVoir): To call for effective dialogue and decisive action against the alarming challenges of rare diseases in India, People to People Health Foundation (PPHF), a pu...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:18:56 GMT
India is getting closer to the top teams in world: Marjine
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marjine feels the side is getting closer to operating at the same level as the top teams in the world.
The World No....[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:18:55 GMT
Sensex cracks by 441 points, PSU banks and metal stocks dip
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 1 per cent lower after a choppy trading session on Friday with PSU bank and metal stocks incurring substantial losse...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:18:17 GMT
Equity indices flat in volatile trade
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were flat during early hours on Friday with banking and metal stocks incurring losses amid weak global cues.
At 10:15 am, the BSE ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:37:03 GMT
US, Japan hold discussions on China's Coast Guard Law
Washington [US], March 5 (ANI): Amid attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas by China, the United States and Japan on Thursday held bilateral security discussions o...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:12:47 GMT
Stocks slide as inflation fears take hold
Stock markets retreated Thursday, with the heaviest losses in Asia, as rising inflation fears offset optimism about the re-opening of virus-hit economies, traders said.The growing belief is ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:37:36 GMT
Reliance Power, JERA achieve financial closure for project
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Reliance Power and JERA Co Inc, which are developing a new gas-fired power generation project in Bangladesh, have achieved financial closure with a group o...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:55:56 GMT
Jaishankar talks about water sharing, border killings
Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 4 (ANI): During his official visit to Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday focused on the issues of water sharing, border killings, COVID-19 w...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:37:26 GMT
Equity indices dip over 1 pc, metal stocks crack
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 4 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices fell by over 1 per cent on Thursday as concerns over spike in bond yields rekindled globally.
The BSE SP Sensex closed 599 points ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:13:33 GMT
Mr Price Sport to dress Team SA for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) announced a four-year deal with Mr Price Sport, making the retailer the official apparel spon...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:55:48 GMT
Kushagra to train in USA for 3 months with Dave Kelsheimer
New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): The Mission Olympic Cell has approved a three-month training-cum-competition trip in the USA for swimmer Kushagra Rawat who is a part of the Target Olympic Podium Sch...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:13:42 GMT
Wallaby skipper Hooper makes friends with foe Read in Japan
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper says his short-term move to Japan has proved "refreshing" and he is enjoying the chance to get to know former All Blacks captain Kieran Rea...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:18:17 GMT
Equity indices plunge on weak global cues, metal stocks hit
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 4 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices fell sharply during early hours on Thursday as traders booked profit on weak global cues.
At 10:15 am, the BSE SP Sensex was down by...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:05:21 GMT
South Korea Fights to Guard Its Trade Secrets From China
SEOUL - South Korea's leading role in high-tech industries has made it an attractive target for fast-rising Chinese rivals in search of enhanced capabilities in semiconductors, computer displays an...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Elina Svitolina breezes to win in Qatar
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine recorded 26 winners to cruise to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Misaki Doi of Japan in the second round of the Qatar Total Open in Doha.
Second-seeded Karolina Pliskova...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:42:25 GMT
Cern: scientists discover four new particles - here's why they matter
This month is a time to celebrate. Cern has just announced the discovery of four brand new particles at the Large Hadron Collider (LH...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:40:36 GMT
World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December
Cape Town will host the final leg of the 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series. This follows World Rugby's announcement or a revamped and shortened series....[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:05:20 GMT
Japan Billionaire Offers Space Seats to Moon
TOKYO - It's the sort of chance that comes along just once in a blue Moon: a Japanese billionaire is throwing open a private lunar expedition to eight people from around the world.Yusaku Ma...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:18:41 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 5
TEHRAN -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Friday that a plot to hijack a passenger plane flying from Ahvaz to Mashhad was thwarted on Thursday. "A conspiracy to hi...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:05:38 GMT
Tokyo Olympic chief says withdrawn torch bearers are welcome back
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto said here on Friday that torchbearers and volunteers who had decided to withdraw from the Games will be welcome ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:44:02 GMT
Roundup: Japan's PM extends state of emergency in Tokyo region by 2 weeks
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday extended the state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic covering the Tokyo metropolitan area by two weeks to March 21,...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:55:01 GMT
1st LD: Japan's PM extends state of emergency in Tokyo region by 2 weeks
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Friday extended the state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic covering the Tokyo metropolitan area by two weeks to March 21, as...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:18:01 GMT
Roundup: Tokyo stocks end mixed on yields, U.S. interest rate concerns
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday amid continued concerns over a recent surge in U.S. bond yields and higher interest rates, but losses were trimmed ahead of the release of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:05:01 GMT
Tokyo stocks end mixed on U.S. interest rate concerns
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday amid continued concerns over a recent surge in U.S. bond yields and higher interest rates, but losses were trimmed ahead of the release of...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:18:01 GMT
Tokyo stocks drop in morning on concerns over U.S. yields, interest rates
TOKYO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning as sentiment was dented by a continued surge in U.S. bond yields and mounting concerns about corporate borrowing costs and the U.S. Feder...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:30:03 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 4
TOKYO -- Reports and consultations regarding domestic violence in Japan reached a record high last year, as more people spent time at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, police data showed Thursday....[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:05:19 GMT
Japan's reports of domestic violence hit record in 2020
TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Reports and consultations regarding domestic violence in Japan reached a record high last year, as more people spent time at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, police data ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:18:02 GMT
Tokyo reports 279 new COVID-19 cases as pace of decline slows
TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo on Thursday reported 279 new daily COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total of infections in the capital since the start of the pandemic in Japan to 112,624....[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:18:01 GMT
Kenya gives land to set up Olympics youth talent center
NAIROBI, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Global attention is affixed on the forthcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer, and in Kenya, plans to produce and nurture future talent to the quadrennial showpiece re...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:18:01 GMT
Tokyo stocks close lower on concerns over spike in U.S. borrowing costs
TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index dropping to a one-month low, as investor sentiment was dented by recent market volatilit...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:44:25 GMT
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on concerns over rise in U.S. borrowing costs
TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning, following Wall Street's weak lead overnight, as investor sentiment was dented by recent market volatility amid a sharp rise in U.S. bo...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:44:01 GMT
Tokyo stocks open lower on U.S. shares' overnight retreat
TOKYO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday following U.S. shares declining overnight, as a spike in U.S. bond yields sparked concerns over valuations and market stability....[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:30:01 GMT
Seabirds spend nearly 40 pct of time on high seas: study
WELLINGTON, March 4 (Xinhua) -- A science research released on Thursday showed seabirds spend almost 40 percent of their time on the high seas, highlighting the need for international cooperation t...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:50:52 GMT
Japan extends virus state of emergency in Tokyo area
TOKYO: Japan extended a virus state of emergency in the Tokyo area by two weeks on Friday, less than five The post Japan extends virus state of emergency in Tokyo area appeared first on Oman Observer ...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:35:15 GMT
Paris to stage rescheduled Tokyo 2020 European boxing qualifier
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:25:40 GMT
Government recommends extending virus emergency for Tokyo region
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:19:00 GMT
Why Japan took so long to start Covid-19 vaccinations, even with the Olympics looming
With the Olympic games due to start in Tokyo in July, Japan had every reason to move quickly to approve a Covid-19 vaccine and begin inoculations....[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:07:24 GMT
US envoy to Japan hosts Taiwanese counterpart for 1st time since 1979 - 2021-03-04
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:06:19 GMT
Taiwan's top envoy to Japan invited to U.S. ambassador's residence - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan's top envoy to Japan invited to US ambassador's residence Focus Taiwan News Channel...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:46:24 GMT
Blinken and Austin will travel to Japan and South Korea later this month Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will travel to Japan and South Korea later this month, marking the first international trip by Biden Cabinet officials since Pre...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:50:16 GMT
The most stylish Buddha in Japan gets a Fashionable Upgrade during Sakura Season - JAPAN Forward
The Most Stylish Buddha in Japan gets a Fashionable Upgrade during Sakura Season JAPAN Forward...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:35:28 GMT
World's Oldest Person to Carry Olympic Torch for Tokyo 2021 Games
This story Worlds Oldest Person to Carry Olympic Torch for Tokyo 2021 Games appeared first on GreekReporter.com . Kane Tanaka, at a spry 118 will carry the Olympic torch, beginning of the ceremonies l...[read more]
Published: Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:49:11 GMT
Japan tsunami- remains on beach identified as victim of 2011 disaster - Japan disaster
Family of Natsuko Okuyama extremely happy after remains identified as those of 61-year-old woman who went missing 10 years ago Skeletal remains found on a beach have been identified as those of woman ...[read more]