The reshuffle came about a week after Moon's leading Democratic Party suffered crushing losses in special elections for key mayoral posts.

Lai was found guilty in two separate trials for unauthorized assemblies on Aug. 18 and Aug. 31 2019, respectively.

As a fourth wave fueled by elusive, deadlier variants picks up speed, countermeasures meant to target localized outbreaks have quickly expanded.

BOJ officials see a strong recovery in the United States and China as a driving force for Japan’s export-reliant economy.

Under the new rules, in a bid to avoid disagreements, every application is disclosed to member countries before screening begins at the advisory committee of the program.

Japan has exhibited "poor performance" in containing transmission, along with limited testing capacity and a slow vaccination rollout, health experts wrote in the British Medical Journal

The government is expected to add Aichi Prefecture and three prefectures neighboring Tokyo to the list of areas in need of stricter measures to curb a rebound in coronavirus infections.

International travel may not be in the cards for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but holders can, on paper, access a record 193 countries without a visa.

Why the Latin American country has been far more devastated by the pathogen is baffling experts.

The glitches in the COCOA app for Android smartphones prevented users from being notified even if they had contact with individuals infected with the novel coronavirus.

Some Japanese government sources said Suga is arranging to hold talks with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla via telephone on Friday or Saturday Japan time.

Lawmakers called for debates to be held on amending the top law to include such a clause, at the first meeting of the Lower House Commission on the Constitution in this Diet session.

The proposed amendment comes amid growing criticism that indefinite detention is a human rights violation.

Although Pfizer study has said jab is more than 91% effective, researchers say more data is needed to determine whether coronavirus protection lasts after six months.

Those taking part affirmed their ministries and agencies will work together in monitoring radioactive materials in the treated water and foster international understanding of the discharge.

The closure of bars, pubs, karaoke and massage parlors in areas including Bangkok, the epicenter of the latest outbreak, may be extended nationwide until the end of April.

How to strike a balance between deterring China while keeping Beijing from lashing out will be a crucial issue as the two leaders seek to project a unified voice.

Campaigns backing Sara Duterte-Carpio, 42, to succeed the autocratic and capricious president whose war on drugs killed thousands are gathering pace.

The U.S. president said he was fulfilling a campaign vow to hold Russia accountable, and that he could have gone further but chose to be "proportionate.”

The industrial conglomerate's potential rejection of the buyout plan raises the possibility of a hostile takeover bid by U.K. equity firm CVC Capital Partners.

The shift to a forceful inculcation of national security issues, even among young children, comes as Beijing increases its control over almost all sectors and institutions in Hong Kong.

The country's economy steadily picked up pace after an historic contraction in the first quarter of last year, recovering all its lost ground by the end of September.

A team discovered decades-old cans of the beverage, along with chewing gum from the 1960s, near Showa Station, Japan's research base on the continent.

Coupang’s $4.6 billion offering was the second biggest this year and marks SoftBank’s best return since Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s listing in 2014.

The building maintenance workers were trapped in an enclosed space with high levels of carbon dioxide, police and firefighters said.

The government will approve the plan to expand the list from Tokyo and five prefectures, including Osaka and Hyogo, on Friday.

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Japanese translators made news when they expressed difficulties in translating former U.S. President Donald Trump. So, how are they doing with Joe Biden?

The ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ star follows her mother's advice of living life to the fullest.

Caster Semenya retained her 5,000-meter title at the South African Athletics Championships on Thursday and confirmed she would not be attempting to qualify for the 200 at the Tokyo Games. The two-time Olympic 800-meter champion cannot compete over her favored distance having refused to abide ...

The 32-year-old told a news conference he has no room for error if he is to gain a spot at his fourth straight Olympics.

Coxsey says the one-year delay the Olympics has made her even more excited, even if the games will be muted by strict COVID-19 protocols.

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has asked the government to allow athletes to jump the line as the country's national vaccine program struggles with roadblocks.

Ryoya Kurihara's two-run double in the fifth capped a rally by the Hawks.

Russia finished the first night atop the standings with 49 points after finishing first in the rhythm dance and taking the top two spots in the women's short program.