The U.S. Group of 20 presidency said Friday it was “severely disappointed” that some members rejected a statement this week ...

The prefectures that contain the cities will be able to apply for the special designation once the last criterion is met.

Russia is preparing for the war in Ukraine to continue for years by planning record war spending, abandoning plans to rein in ...

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new trade retaliation against South Korea if it doesn’t follow through with an ...

At first glance, the patterns running across a bolt of Oshima tsumugi could be mistaken for a print. But on closer inspection ...

The long-delayed delivery comes amid growing concern in Taiwan about Washington’s commitment to arming Taipei.

Tokyo consumer inflation was 2.7% in September, breaking 2% for the first time since December 2025, as the price of bento ...

The health ministry is asking the public to take basic precautions against infection such as handwashing and covering the ...

Two new islands have emerged in waters surrounding Mount Anak Krakatau following a major eruption last month that grounded ...

Even if you missed out on a spot for this year’s Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you ...

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the move and said Washington would not impose a threatened diesel export ban.

Singapore has become the early home of the sport. Virtual taekwondo appeared at the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in the ...