A roaming bear has triggered an unprecedented alert in Japan's Utsunomiya City, forcing authorities to close 94 schools and heighten safety measures for residents. The incident comes as Japan witnesses a record surge in bear sightings, raising concerns over increasing human-wildlife encounters. Experts point to habitat changes, food shortages, and shifting environmental conditions as possible reasons behind the growing number of bear appearances near populated areas. This report examines the latest incident and the broader wildlife challenge facing Japan.

Japan's Bear Trouble Rises, Leads To Mass School Closure Near Tokyo

Tokyo's public roads will not see the Olympic torch relay, said officials on Wednesday, as Covid-19 concerns continue to plague the Games just over two weeks before they begin.

No Olympic torch relay in Tokyo over Covid-19 concerns

Tokyo's governor said she can see "no circumstances" under which the virus-postponed 2020 Olympics will be cancelled

Tokyo: City governor sees no circumstances for cancelling Olympic games

United States' Secretary of States Mike Pompeo slammed China over COVID-19 Quad Foreign Ministers' meet in presence of India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar. Mike Pompeo also discussed post-COVID world order.

Mike Pompeo slams China over COVID-19 in Quad Foreign Ministers' meet

Pompeo's trip comes despite the coronavirus crisis gripping Washington, which has seen President Donald Trump and a raft of his closest staff and advisors test positive for Covid-19.

Pompeo hails Japan PM Yoshihide Suga 'Force for good' during his visit to Tokyo

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his American counterpart, Mike Pompeo, on the sidelines of the Quad ministerial meeting on October 6.

QUAD Foreign Ministers' Meet: EAM S Jaishankar says India, US will work for stability in Indo-Pacific

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have met in Tokyo. While they have been in touch with each other for past few months, amid the COVID crisis--this is the first in-person meeting between the two.

QUAD Foreign ministers' meet: Indian external affairs Min meets US Secy of State

The Tokyo 2020 mascots, Miraitowa and Someity, left the Japanese capital for their 'Make the Beat' tour of Europe on Wednesday (February 19) following a bizarre ceremony held in the departure lounge of Haneda airport.

Tokyo 2020 mascots depart for European tour with bizarre send-off

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