The request came a day after a government panel of medical experts said that Japan should not be relaxing even though being able to stem a surge in domestic infections.

The Saudi Arabian government released a circular latter to halt all governmental and private sector office activities, in order to contain the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) stated that the majority of the ex-ISIS fighters are women and children.

Different reactions are shown by the two countries.

Together with sympathy and condolences, Kim also conveyed his message regarding S. Korea and N. Korea's political statuses in the Korean Peninsula.

On Friday, S. Korea’s Foreign Ministry will summon the Japanese Ambassador for S. Korea to file a complaint.

COVID-19 is hindering the improvement of the bilateral relations between Japan and China.

Muhyiddin is not the right PM, said Mahathir.

While Japan's economy is facing a tough condition, the containment of COVID-19 is still the top priority.

When disease unites two countries, it has to be so grave.

Since IDR’s exchange value is externally sensitive, any negative sentiments from the world will affect it as well.

An education ministry official speculated that Abe wanted to “boast” his leadership as he is being politically cornered.