The judge described her acts as "selfish and short-sighted," saying she killed the child to avoid any impact on her job search.

Crypto contributes little to economic growth, spawns risks, consumes huge amounts of energy and hampers carbon neutrality goals, say authorities.

Applications will be accepted between Oct. 1 and Dec. 13, with a Grand Prize of ¥500,000 and two Inspiration Prizes of ¥250,000 each.

Two people who experienced personal bankruptcy claim that the website violated their privacy, demanding a total of ¥220,000 in damages.

New infections in the capital fell for the 33rd straight day, with the daily figure below 1,000 for nine consecutive days.

Despite initially being viewed as a no-hope candidate, Takaichi has used Shinzo Abe's backing and media appearances to build support among lawmakers and the public.

The self-isolation period will be reduced to 10 days and can be observed at home, although a positive test on the 10th day would extend the quarantine.

While all candidates see some future for nuclear energy, they are divided on whether to increase its share of electricity generation and how to handle renewables.

Taiwan has promoted preparations to join the CPTPP, including by establishing relevant legislation. By contrast, China has taken measures that go against the principles of the CPTPP.

Taiwan’s request to join the TPP, coming just days after China’s submitted its own bid, presents the member nations with a difficult choice: admit one, both or neither?

He accuses the state of prejudicial misconduct and lists multiple issues with the jury selected for the trial, among other objections.

SBI demanded Shinsei not attempt to buy time by posing "low-priority" questions, and that it hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting as soon as possible and in an equitable manner.

The move by the centers in Tokyo and Osaka, which are run by the Self-Defense Forces, comes as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus leads to more infections among children.

Share prices and corporate profits boomed under Abenomics, but a government survey indicates that households barely benefited.

The state of emergency currently covering Tokyo and 18 prefectures is set to expire on Thursday.

The nation is still struggling with COVID-19, but it must build an economy capable of responding to supply chain disruption and climate change.

During the 45-minute talks, Suga hailed Modi as "an important partner" toward realizing a "free and open" Indo-Pacific and affirmed the importance of maritime security.

Kono called for creating a guaranteed minimum portion of public pension that is completely funded by tax revenues instead of premiums.

While the reading was improved, the nation’s weak inflation pulse has trapped the Bank of Japan in a holding pattern while other central banks move toward curbing pandemic stimulus.

Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free thanks to two new tools.

The chairman of the House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot said Meadows was reportedly in communication with organizers of the riot.

Two months and nearly $6,000 later, the man ended up under the Del Rio bridge in Texas in limbo, as his attempt to enter the U.S. from Mexico after crossing the Rio Grande failed.

The sheer number of people across the globe susceptible to climate-induced stress has fostered a sense of urgency among mental health professionals seeking to understand the issue.

A more unified Indian armed forces would make it easier for the country to link up with other militaries such as the U.S. and its allies in the event of a conflict.

"The Chinese government only wants to bully Taiwan in the international community, and is the arch criminal in increased hostility across the Taiwan Strait," Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said.

The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-1953 conflict ended in a ceasefire rather than a peace treaty.

With days to go before the general election that will see Merkel step aside after 16 years in power, her conservative alliance is playing catch-up with the center-left Social Democrats.

Despite a lack of tangible progress on sticking points, a Tokyo official saw the roughly 50-minute meeting positively, saying the two countries had "a thorough discussion."

France was infuriated when Australia last week canceled a major contract for French submarines, deciding instead that it needed U.S. nuclear subs amid rising tensions with China.

Faced with what they see as an existential threat, leaders from low-lying nations implored rich countries this week to act more forcefully against a warming planet.

Beyond older Americans, the committee also recommended the shots for all adults over 50 with underlying conditions, as well as some 18- to 49-year-olds with those conditions.

Taipei has been trying to remove the ban on food imports from five prefectures, but prejudice in Taiwan has thwarted efforts.

The two ministers also discussed a longstanding territorial dispute that has prevented Japan and Russia from signing a postwar peace treaty.

The leaders are expected to affirm shared efforts to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific and ensure a stable supply of vaccines to the rest of the world.

Chinese concerns are valid. AUKUS seeks to better deter, and if need be, defend against revisionist powers in this region. If that describes Chinese behavior, then it is a target.

Aside from the possibility that individual members of the military might refuse orders they deem unlawful, there are no constraints on a U.S. president’s ability to initiate a nuclear war.

To address a sense among the public that economic unfairness is a growing problem, Xi Jinping announced his "common prosperity" policy aimed at correcting the country’s income disparity.

The mayor of Helsinki reportedly made a suggestion that his city should go "all English." Can you imagine a Japanese city doing the same thing?

Load up on some election vocabulary for the upcoming polls, as well as some new coronavirus jargon.

The rock trio takes a political turn on their latest album, 'We Are the Times.'

Terunofuji won a long, slow war of position before easing Mitakeumi over the straw bales.

According to an internal document shared with NHL teams earlier this week, the league believes that 30 of its 32 teams will have full-capacity crowds during the 2021-22 season, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The two teams not expected to allow sellout crowds during the upcoming ...

When the Ryder Cup gets underway on Friday, the United States team members will be playing for their country and the Europeans will be playing for respect. There may be different motivations but there is a singular goal, lifting the little gold trophy on Sunday ...

Victor Caratini's infield single in the 10th inning off Dominic Leone (3-5) allowed San Diego to avoid being swept by the Giants.

"I hurt my knee while playing in yesterday's match and will have to spend a little time off the pitch," the 20-year-old wrote on Instagram.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving remains unvaccinated, a situation that could prohibit him from playing in home games, Fox Sports reported Thursday. Local regulations in New York City — and San Francisco — prohibit players from playing and practicing in their home arenas without proof ...