IOC to finalize new 2020 Olympic plan in September

NHK has learned that the International Olympic Committee plans to finalize in September a new plan for the 2020 Tokyo Games. The coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to push back the Games by one year.
China removes pangolin from traditional medicine list
China has removed pangolin parts from its official list of traditional medicines, state media reported Tuesday, days after increasing legal protections on the endangered animal.
North Korea to cut communication lines to South

Mongolia reports no new COVID-19 cases, 10 more recoveries
Mongolia reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with the national tally remaining at 194, the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said Tuesday.
India, Pakistan troops exchange fire on Kashmir LoC
Troops of India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire and targeted each other's positions on Tuesday on the Line of Control (LoC) dividing Kashmir, officials said.
US military to partially resume troop movements
The US Defense Department has announced a phased easing of travel restrictions for military service members, their families and department officials.
Tunisian president decides to lift curfew across Tunisia
Tunisian President Kais Saied decided Monday to lift the curfew across the country.