The pro-democracy Apple Daily has enough cash on hand to continue operating as normal only for a couple of weeks, according to a person familiar with the situation.

"The fourth wave came before the third wave fully ended. We can't make the same mistake," said Shunji Kono, governor of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Already among the pandemic’s worst-hit countries, Russia is experiencing a resurgence of the deadly virus aided by the rapid spread of the highly contagious delta strain.

The central government is considering setting up a new grant system to support local governments working aggressively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The seven-day average of daily new cases in the capital came to 377.7, down from 390.9 a week before, the metropolitan government said.

The Russian leader may attempt to comply with Biden’s pronouncement by "washing” hacking through "affiliates in disparate nation states” to make it harder to attribute the attacks.

The high volume of calls and emails as part of the anti-vaccination campaign have crippled some service lines and have included death threats.

"We emphasize speediness in sending (vaccine doses) directly to countries where the pandemic situation is very severe," Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said.

Suga used his government's decision to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo to pave the way for fans to be able to watch the games.

After inoculating a larger proportion of people than any other major economy, Britain is emerging as a test case in Europe as it attempts to draw a line under COVID-19.

Raisi has won 62% of the votes counted so far, an election office chairman said as the count continued, with no turnout figures released yet.

At the same time, Yukio Edano stressed that the CDP's reluctance to form a coalition with the JCP does not mean the two parties will not cooperate.

China is resorting to increasingly forceful measures to contain risks to the financial system, in moves that could undermine Xi’s pledge to give markets greater freedom.

Facebook, which is rolling out the feature in four U.S. cities, is already playing catch-up in the red-hot market for local social apps.

The change to Akiba, a close aide to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his predecessor Shinzo Abe, is likely to give the Foreign Ministry more say in diplomacy and security policies.

Naomi Osaka's willingness to speak out on issues such as Black Lives Matter sets her apart from other Japanese athletes working internationally.

Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback in many countries, thanks to vaccinations and the lifting of social restrictions.

Shigeru Omi said the experts found their discussions on any cancellation to be fruitless after Suga expressed his intention to go ahead with the Tokyo Games.

China is ramping up a propaganda blitz ahead of the 100th birthday of the ruling Communist Party, with banners and billboards around the country reminding citizens to live a "civilized" life and obey authorities. The world's second-largest economy has been lauding its achievements in the ...

The U.S. military is rapidly adjusting its global footprint as it pulls out of Afghanistan entirely and sees a greater threat from China in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Kremlin on Friday blamed a surge in COVID-19 cases on reluctance to have vaccinations and "nihilism" after a record 9,056 new infections in Moscow, mostly with the new Delta variant, fanned fears of a third wave. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin extended restrictions he had ...

Australia is lodging a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's imposition of anti-dumping duties on Australian wine exports, the government announced Saturday.

The pair from the pro-democracy Apple Daily have been charged with collusion after authorities deployed a sweeping security law to target the newspaper, a scathing critic of Beijing.

The U.S. has said Chinese firms pose a security threat because they are required to cooperate with Beijing's intelligence and security services, an assertion rejected by China.

Spotify dips its toe into broadcast television with a new show that will either be a boon for podcasts or chain restaurants.

The survey conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research found that 34.7% of 9,163 firms responding would prefer the games to be canceled, while 29.3% wanted them to be postponed.

It's unclear if the initiative will be widely accepted, with both the labor and management side voicing concerns about potential unwanted outcomes.

Three individuals feel they need to make a change, and laughter helps them through it.

The Seoul Central District Court said Friday it rejected the appeal regarding the seizure of Japanese government assets as it was filed after the deadline for an immediate complaint.

A female staffer in her 20s was freed with no visible injuries when police stormed a room after the 40-year-old hostage-taker had fallen asleep.

Biden could rightfully claim that “the United States is back.” The lingering question is: For how long?

The vaccine is also more stable and easily stored than mRNA vaccines, which will be helpful in broad distribution.

This simmered pork is very versatile and can be used as you'd use chāshū pork — as a topping for ramen or chopped up and put into fried rice, salads, sandwiches and more.

A recent tour of Fukushima Prefecture farms by two top Japan-based French chefs has raised hopes that they will help the prefecture find new markets for its agricultural produce.

Creative, seafood-based cuisine inspired by the vista and bounty of Shimabara.

Japan head coach Julio Lamas gave his players credit for performing well for 35 minutes of the game but said that the remaining five cost his team.

Ohtani made the announcement to fans on his Instagram account with a video showing several of his home runs from this season so far.

Ohtani's 400-foot shot in the fifth inning left the bat at 114 mph before clearing the wall in right-center, highlighting a five-run rally.

All 12 players on the roster scored at least a point to help Japan post its first victory in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Friday.

UEFA has a contingency plan to replace Wembley as host stadium of the Euro 2020 final unless Britain agrees to exempt fans from outside the country from 10-day quarantine rules.

She wants to use her time in the spotlight to advocate for mental health awareness.

Sergio Ramos declared on Thursday that leaving Real Madrid had never been on his mind but that he must now find a new destination after ending a 16-year, silverware-laden era with the Spanish side. Ramos recently turned 35 and had a season littered with injuries, ...