 Japan ends coronavirus state of emergencyJapanese president lifts state of emergency, following seven weeks of coronavirus-related restrictions. Hadassah to test second Japanese drugHadassah launches clinical trial in coronavirus wards, begins tests with 'Camostat Mesylate' in adition to 'Avigan'. Experimental coronavirus drug arrives in Israel from JapanIsraeli embassy in Japan worked to make Israel among first countries to receive drug to be tested at Hadassah and Ichilov hospitals. Japanese firm says it developed vaccine against COVID-19Japanese biopharmaceutical firm Anges Inc. says it completed development of a prophylactic DNA vaccine and will begin testing it in animals. Japan to contribute $22.4 million to UNRWAJapan signs contribution agreement to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees". Japan: Woman tests positive for Coronavirus twiceExpert warns Coronavirus may lie dormant in patients believed to have recovered from the disease after woman tests positive after recovering Health Ministry official enters isolation upon return from JapanProfessor Grotto, who was in Japan to promote the return of Israelis from the Corona Ship, entered isolation upon his return. Travel warning issued for South Korea and JapanForeign Ministry warns citizens to avoid traveling to South Korea, Japan amid Coronavirus outbreak. Israelis from 'coronavirus ship' return homeAircraft carrying Israelis from Diamond Princess ship lands in Israel. From there the Israelis were taken to the Sheba Hospital. Israelis take off for home after leaving Coronavirus-stricken shipPrivate aircraft takes off from Japan after 11 Israelis removed from Diamond Princess amid Coronavirus outbreak. Israelis disembark coronavirus shipAll Israeli passengers alight except one Israeli infected with virus; Israeli embassy staff in Tokyo wait on platform. Fourth Israeli passenger on ship diagnosed with coronavirusAfter medical examinations, another Israeli patient diagnosed with coronavirus on Diamond Princess ship.Two passengers on 'coronavirus ship' dieJapanese man and woman in their 80s die after being infected with coronavirus aboard the Diamond Princess. Two Israelis leave coronavirus-striken ship in JapanFirst Israeli passengers disembark from Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. Ten others to remain on board until Thursday. 'Israeli coronavirus victims in Japan are in good condition, receiving quality treatment'Israeli delegation visits 3 Israeli citizens being treated in Japanese hospitals for coronavirus. 'The hospitals are treating them well.' Hope for Israelis on Coronavirus-stricken shipInsurance companies finance private jet to bring Israelis on quarantined ship back to Israel. Chabad of Japan continues to look after Israelis on coronavirus quarantine cruise shipSupply includes everything from kosher food, hygiene products to flowers for Shabbat, to give Israelis stuck on ship best possible feeling.Israel working to return travelers from quarantined cruise ship in JapanPreparations underway for return of 12 of the 15 Israelis trapped on quarantined cruise ship at Japanese dock. Infected travelers to remain. 'We need to make sure Israelis with the coronavirus get the best possible treatment'Israeli doctor with expertise in infectious diseases is travelling to Japan to assist in treatment of Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus. Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no. Israel attempts to extricate citizens from Japanese Coronavirus shipForeign Ministry asks Japanese authorities to remove 15 Israeli citizens from ship quarantined due to Coronavirus.Israeli woman on coronavirus-stricken ship has a feverWoman on quarantined ship with 135 cases of coronavirus off Japanese coast suffering from fever, flu-like symptoms. Death toll tops 900. 15 Israelis aboard Japanese cruise ship quarantined due to coronavirusOver 3,700 passengers, including 15 Israelis, aboard Japanese cruise ship quarantined after 10 people were diagnosed with coronavirus. Japan to send warship and planes to the Middle EastJapan will send a warship and patrol planes to protect Japanese ships in the Middle East amid regional tensions. The cats that took over an entire islandA number of islands in Japan have become a paradise for cat lovers in recent years with a much larger population of cats than humans. Netanyahu cancels visit to JapanPM cancels trip to attend inauguration of new Japanese Emperor in light of continued political uncertainty in Israel. Supertyphoon Hagibis: Japan's most powerful typhoon in decadesJapanese authorities advise more than seven million people living in the area to evacuate their homes. Israel signs defense MOU with JapanMemorandum of Understanding signed with Japanese Defense Ministry in Tokyo to strengthen defense cooperation between Israel and Japan. Direct flights to the 'Land of the Rising Sun'El Al launches sale as it offers first-ever tickets for Tel Aviv-Tokyo flights. Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peaceBlue and White leader meets with Japanese ministers, emphasizes importance of canceling 'Iran deal.' Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with JapanPA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".Japan's largest insurance company to work with Israeli companiesHarel Insurance Group was chosen by Japan’s largest insurance company Tokio Marine Holdings to help find Israeli hi-tech companies. South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassySouth Korean whose father was a victim of Japanese forced labor sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy. Japan: 33 people dead, dozens injured in arson at anime studioIn Japan's worst mass murder in almost 20 yrs., an arson attack on an anime studio leaves 33 dead. The perpetrator is in police custody. Trump meets with Putin, talks response to Iran at G20 summitTrump meets with foreign leaders including Vladimir Putin, at G20 summit in Osaka. 'Don't meddle in our elections', Trump jokes. Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits IsraelGeneral Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations. Japanese PM to meet Iranian Supreme Leader, PresidentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran after offering Trump to help deal with Islamic Republic.El Al launches direct flights to TokyoDirect Tokyo-Tel Aviv flights to take between 11 and 12.5 hours. One dead in stabbing attack near TokyoMan with knife attacks commuters at bus stop in Kawasaki, wounding at least 19. One child and the attacker himself reported dead. Holocaust tragedy and rescue commemorated at former Mir YeshivaEvent held in Mir, Lithuania, honors son of Japanese consul Chiune Sugihara, who saved 2,700 Jews during the Holocaust. Japan donates $7 million to UNRWAGovernment of Japan contributes additional $7 million to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”. 9 injured in possible terror attack in TokyoPolice say attacker had 'intent to murder' as he rammed his car into people celebrating New Year's on crowded Tokyo street. Five Marines killed at seaFive crew members of fighter jets that crashed near Japan declared dead, search for them ends. Two US aircraft involved in refueling accident off Japan coastAt least one Marine rescued off the coast of Japan after two aircraft involved in refueling accident. Search underway for six others. Report claims Trump pushed Japanese PM to allow casinosTrump helped Sheldon Adelson advance Japan casino plans, report claims. Japan: Death toll from recent earthquake rises to 35Death toll from earthquake in northern Japan his 35, with 400 injured and 9 still missing. 11 dead, hundreds injured as typhoon hits JapanStrongest typhoon to hit Japan in 25 years kills 11, leaves thousands of passengers stranded and millions of residents left without power.Japan heatwave declared 'natural disaster'Sixty-five people dead in one week as temperatures reach 'unprecedented' highs. This Jewish man survived World War II -- in Axis-era JapanSon of Russian-Jewish immigrants says his best friend was a member of Hitler Youth, but he 'didn't feel he was living among the enemy.' Japanese department store chain banned Golan Heights wineMajor Japanese department store chain banned Israeli wine from Golan Heights from Mediterranean food and wine event. Japanese store bans wine from Golan HeightsJapanese department store Daimaru removes vendor specializing in wine from Golan Heights after protests from citizens' groups. Was Japanese PM offended by the dessert he was served in Israel?Israeli media reports Japanese PM was offended after being served dessert in a shoe while dining with Netanyahu. Japanese Embassy denies. 'A bad agreement based on Iranian deception'PM Netanyahu meets Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, presents him with documents from captured Iranian nuclear archive. Japanese PM: We won't move our embassy to JerusalemJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Abbas, reiterates support for two-state solution. Trump: I spoke directly with KimUS Pres. Trump says talks with North Korea are 'going very well.' Large earthquakes strike Japan, New Guinea3 killed in New Guinea, earthquake strikes near center of 2011 quake which caused deadly tsunami. U.S. missile interceptor test failsTest of U.S. missile interceptor fails in Hawaii, the second such unsuccessful attempt in less than a year. |
