Russia, a third of which is within the Arctic circle, is warming faster than the global average, with temperatures having risen by half a degree per decade since 1976.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday emphasized it was his desire to focus on the country’s pandemic response, and not a political predicament, that led him to abandon his re-election bid for Liberal Democratic Party president. In his first formal news conference since his stunning ...

The reconnaissance carried out by the hackers may enable them to conduct future hacks or to sell the information to other groups that may seek to breach the U.N.

Incidents of abuse since the Taliban came to power have raised doubts among some Afghans.

SBI's offer was not approved by the Shinsei Bank board in advance and could end up in a hostile takeover.

The funds will be raised through financing that includes subordinated loans, though the exact methods are still under consideration.

The plan will rely on vaccine passports or some other document that verifies an individual is fully inoculated.

Considered a reform-minded maverick within the ruling party, Kono is known for getting the ball rolling while being less skilled in gradually building consensus.

The move, expected to take effect as early as the end of September, follows calls by Japan's top business lobby to ease entry restrictions.

After submitting the legal papers, the 29-year-old princess is expected to leave her imperial residence in Tokyo and prepare for starting a new life in the United States.

Foreign ministers from Japan, the United States, Europe and elsewhere agreed Wednesday to work together in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan, as they seek to ensure safe departures for those fleeing the Taliban-controlled country, the Japanese government said. With concerns growing that uncertainty and ...

Medical systems in certain areas are still in a "severe situation" despite falling numbers of new cases, said Yasutoshi Nishimura, minister for the pandemic response.

The railway service operator hopes the trial will pave the way for customized beverages, using artificial intelligence, and a "coffee subscription service" for commuter pass holders.

Difficult problems the prime minister inherited, such as the abduction issue and the territorial dispute over Russian-held islands, will be handed to his successor with little changed.

Qatar can bring real value through the relationships it maintains, especially across Western and Islamic parties

At just 27, Diana Kidzhi is a chief mate — second in command to the captain — and sets the path the giant vessel will take through the frozen waters of the Arctic Ocean.

Foreign countries are greeting the makeup of the new government in Afghanistan with caution and dismay.

The parade, which did not reveal any new weapons systems, was apparently directed at a domestic audience with an aim of boosting morale amid the battle against the coronavirus.

A year ago, scores of countries committed to COVAX, the program set up to deliver COVID-19 vaccines equitably to every corner of the planet. Now the initiative is falling short of its goals. Facing a 25% cut to COVAX’s supply forecast for the year, its ...

Cosmopolitan and media savvy, Taro Kono is a reformist but has his share of liabilities.

A dozen Hong Kong activists have pleaded guilty to charges related to a vigil last year to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Former Liberal Democratic Party member Tsukasa Akimoto said Thursday he was wrongly convicted and that the jail term he received earlier this week was unacceptable.

With their considerable influence, Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso's backing is crucial to anyone wanting to become the next prime minister.

The prime minister plans to reiterate Japan's vision of realizing a "free and open Indo-Pacific" region

Japanese startup 3DOM is developing new battery separator technology that helps overcome the physical limitations of current lithium-based batteries.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stepped in on Wednesday to manage the fraught roll-out of a payment app that underpins the nation's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, and called on users to report any problems on his Twitter feed. Adopting language similar to IT departments ...

The state of emergency in place in 21 of Japan's 47 prefectures will be lifted in Miyagi and Okayama, where less strict quasi-emergency measures will be implemented.

While Suga will be remembered most for his handling of COVID-19, his time in office also included actions that saw important policy outcomes during a period of severe challenges.

Has the Biden doctrine arrived in time to counter China’s rise or did the U.S.' two decades of war in Afghanistan leave China with too much of a head start to be stopped?

Takahiro Horie’s slickly plotted drama about two married manga artists offers a fresh take on marital strife and what makes a relationship survive.

The Asian arts collective worked closely with the director Destin Daniel Cretton to put its imprint on the anticipated movie.

Ricardo Pepi scored a goal and had a hand in two others in his international debut as the United States crushed Honduras 4-1 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. The United States fell behind after Brayan Moya's diving header in the 27th minute in ...

Stalwart lock Sam Whitelock enjoyed a special time with his wife Hannah and newborn daughter Penelope in the hospital and is now preparing to spend the next few months away from them as he rejoins the All Blacks on a long tour. Whitelock missed Sunday's ...

Top-ranked Djokovic extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 26 matches.

Darvish said he was disappointed Shohei Ohtani — the Angels' regular designated hitter and the MLB home run leader — sat out the game.

"With its non-participation, they were violating the Olympic charter and did not fulfill their obligation," IOC President Thomas Bach said

Tom Brady is eyeing back-to-back Super Bowl crowns and it comes as no surprise that he is the last quarterback to do it. The 44-year-old Brady begins his pursuit of Super Bowl ring No. 8 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Dallas Cowboys on ...

"This is as high as you can go in terms of your playing career," Jeter said. "There's no other awards or accolades you can receive."