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Olympic torch relay taken off Tokyo streets
In another setback for the troubled 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo’s public roads will no longer hold the Olympic torch relay
The Olympic flame began its nationwide relay in March. Since then, the pandemic has plagued the relay with disruptions.
In the latest blow to the Olympic torch relay, Tokyo’s government is taking the event off public roads. This comes as infections continue to rise in Japan’s capital.
The Olympic torch relay was due to reach Tokyo on July 9. But due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, private flame-lighting ceremonies will be replacing it.
Olympic organisers say they “will implement an alternative lighting ceremony format whereby each torchbearer will pass the Olympic flame to the next torchbearer at a ‘torch kiss’ point at the Celebration venues”.
Closed-door Olympics?
With the Games scheduled to start in just over a fortnight, it still remains unclear just how many spectators will be allowed to attend events.
Last month organisers agreed to allow venues to reach 50% of capacity, with up to 10,000 people.
But officials have recently warned that events may need to be held behind closed doors.
The Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported this week that fans are likely to be unable to attend the opening ceremony on July 23. However, a small number of VIPs and Olympic officials will be allowed to attend.
The newspaper also reports that events at large venues, and ones that take place at night, will be held without spectators.
More should be known on Thursday, when five-way talks involving Tokyo Olympics organisers and government officials take place.
What’s happening in the Middle East?
- Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
- Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
- Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
- More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
- Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears
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Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.
Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.
JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.
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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.
President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.
The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.
Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.
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