The developments followed weeks of negotiations with Pakistani authorities. Many of the family members of the embassy and JICA staff lacked valid travel documents, causing a big problem.

Eleven new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the capital, while the seven-day average of new cases through Sunday came to 362.7, compared with 815.3 a week before.

Local governments are working with support groups to encourage homeless people to get vaccinated even though they do not have permanent addresses.

In recent weeks, the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it will start paring its massive bond-buying as soon as November and the Bank of England hinted that it may raise interest rates this year.

Since the peak of the capital's largest wave of infections, many unvaccinated people have stayed away from places where the virus can spread more easily, such as bars and pubs.

A delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases is coming to a faster-than-expected end, but experts believe another wave of infections may be around the corner.

Methane is the chief component of natural gas and packs more than 80 times the planet-warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.

Taro Kono, the only contender who has pushed for phasing out nuclear power, went against his leadership rivals and said Japan should pivot away from fuel recycling "as soon as possible."

The outgoing PM's remarks come as the health ministry has begun reviewing the condition of the nation's health care system in preparation for a possible sixth wave of infections.

Although COVID-19 patients develop neutralizing antibodies after recovering, much remains unknown, including how long immunity lasts.

Family members have been demanding that the immigration agency disclose two weeks' worth of security camera footage showing the 33-year-old's final days and clarify her cause of death.

Kono has long championed renewables for Japan and has promised an economic stimulus package focused on them if he wins.

Scores of firms have fallen by the wayside, unable to raise the crazy amounts of capital needed to make automobiles at scale.

The U.S. is focusing on an intensifying competition with China via "Quad" summits and the AUKUS partnership, but the White House may need to be more clear in its regional strategy.

Taiwan's Kuomintang elected as their leader on Saturday former New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu, who said he would rekindle stalled high-level contacts with China's ruling Communist Party.

The former LDP policy chief appears to be moving ahead of his three rivals when it comes to earning votes from LDP lawmakers, according to a survey released Saturday.

The Persian carpet was designated an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2010, but the issues such as the coronavirus have only added to the struggle to sell it.

A crackdown on power consumption is being driven by rising demand for electricity and surging coal and gas prices as well as strict targets from Beijing to cut emissions.

The deal comes two weeks after Biden called Xi in frustration over Beijing’s move to link progress on climate change with other demands, including Meng’s release.

Around 141 passengers and 16 crew members were traveling from Chicago toward the Pacific coast when eight of the 10 cars came off the tracks.

Although the figure rose from last year, the cancer society said that the coronavirus pandemic is still keeping many people from getting tested.

"The only people who vote are those who've been promised a job, or people who vote for someone close to them or from their tribe," said a 30-year-old economics graduate.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, reached out to South Korea for the second time in as many days

A broad and contented middle class is one facet of Merkel’s Germany that has been central to her longevity and her ability to deliver on a core promise of stability.

Germany votes Sunday in one of the most unpredictable elections in its recent history, with Angela Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats in a tight race for her crown.

Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday, ending her near three-year U.S. extradition fight, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1,000 days returned home.

Entomologists in Washington state have so far this year destroyed two nests of the Asian giant hornet — nicknamed the "murder hornet” — and are planning to eradicate another nest as they try to wipe out the insects, an invasive species that can massacre ...

Vietnam knows that the unpredictable giant China will always be there, while the U.S. and its allies' presence in the region is fickle and fleeting.

High-stakes graft has exploded in China as politically connected capitalists ply politicians with lavish bribes in exchange for lucrative privileges.

In order to create an asset management system that meets global standards, Japan must drastically change its employment practices.

For some, the shift from summer to winter can herald a period of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. Be sure to take proactive steps to maintain your mental health.

If you are a part of a non-Japanese couple who is about to experience giving birth in Japan, having a doula on hand can help provide linguistic and cultural support.

The LDP leadership candidate took an active role in the development of J. League side Shonan Bellmare, winning his own fans on the way.

Maegashira Myogiryu's loss to new sekiwake Meisei ensured the grand champion of the Emperor's Cup before he contested his final bout on Day 15 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

The formidable duo will be a significant asset for SoftBank should it manage to earn a spot in the Pacific League's Climax Series.

A day after tying an MLB record by walking 11 times in a three-game span, the two-way star demonstrated why opposing teams had been pitching around him.

The 20-year-old's status was confirmed by Samurai Blue head coach Hajime Moriyasu, who is in Europe observing Japan's players ahead of his squad selection.

After years of attempting to regulate clubs via the FFP system, UEFA is shifting to a "luxury tax" resembling the salary caps used by U.S. professional sports leagues.

New Zealand and South Africa meet again next week on the Gold Coast to close out this year's Rugby Championship and Foster is setting his sights on a statement-making sixth consecutive win.

The Ukrainian became just the third boxer after Evander Holyfield David Haye to win both the cruiserweight and heavyweight world titles following a unanimous decision.

The U.S. squad needs only 3.5 points in Sunday's 12 final singles matches at Whistling Straits to reclaim the Ryder Cup while Europe needs nine points to keep it.

The team said the Japan forward's absence was excused and that further updates would be provided in the future.