Japan is playing host to the Tokyo Olympics.

Coronavirus infection cases have reached daily records in Tokyo, now playing host to the Olympic Games.

The crackdown comes as the military has escalated violence against mass protests and as independent media continue to cover the arrests and shootings by troops in cities across Myanmar. In some instances, journalists are using social media to get the information out. How has the media landscape in Myanmar changed since the coup? HOW ARE INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS RESPONDING? Other state media include the Myanmar News Agency and army-controlled Myawaddy TV.