Deadly floods continue to batter Australia's east

Mar 8,2022
Flash floods, wild winds and storms are continuing to lash Australia's east coast, causing hundreds of people to flee their ruined homes and killing at least 13 people in the state of Queensland and seven in New South Wales (NSW).
Indonesia reports 21,380 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 258 more deaths
Mar 08
Indonesia on Monday confirmed 21,380 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 5,770,105, the country's Health Ministry said.
Japan and 10 countries condemn N.Korea's latest missile launch
Mar 08
Eleven countries, including Japan and the United States, have released a statement condemning North Korea's latest ballistic missile launch.
Tourist spots welcome visitors as quasi-emergency measures end in 13 prefectures
Mar 07
Coronavirus quasi-emergency measures were lifted in 13 of 31 Japanese prefectures on Sunday. Tourism businesses in these areas are hoping to see more visitors, but they remain cautious.
Singapore reports 13,158 new COVID-19 cases
Mar 07
Singapore reported 13,158 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 832,821.
Malaysia reports 27,435 new COVID-19 infections, 55 more deaths
Mar 07
Malaysia reported 27,435 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the total tally to 3,622,607, according to the health ministry.
Tokyo Marathon returns with anti-virus measures
Mar 07
The Tokyo Marathon has been held after a two-year hiatus with measures to prevent coronavirus infections in place.