Tokyo schools resume classes after long break

Jun 1,2020
Elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo resumed classes on Monday for the first time in about three months.
North Korea to reopen schools as virus fears ease
Jun 01
North Korea will reopen schools this month after shuttering them over the coronavirus pandemic, reports said Monday.
India expels Pakistan embassy officials for alleged spying
Jun 01
Two officials at Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi were being expelled for "espionage activities", India's foreign ministry said late Sunday, allegations its nuclear-armed rival called "baseless".
Global infections surpass 6.1 milion
Jun 01
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide has topped 6.1 million as of 18:00 UTC on Sunday.
ISIL attacks Afghan TV bus, killing 2
Jun 01
The Islamic State militant group has attacked a minibus in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, killing two employees of a local commercial TV station.
Southeast, South Asian countries easing lockdowns
Jun 01
Countries in Southeast and South Asia are easing restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Some countries will resume economic activities while infections are still on the rise.
Tokyo Skytree reopens after 3-month closure
Jun 01
Japan's tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree, has reopened to the public after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak.