The latest seven-day average of new cases stood at 63.3, down from 129.1 from the week before.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will offer discount coupons and other goods starting next month to encourage people to get vaccinated.

The decision marks a historic shift for ASEAN from its principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of member countries.

Navalny is in the ninth month of a yearslong prison sentence, while Muratov shared the Nobel Peace Prize last week with journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines.

Biden had hoped enactment of the legislation would clean up the energy sector, which produces about one-quarter of greenhouse gases in the U.S.

Those who were killed in the strike were innocent victims who bore no blame and were not affiliated with Islamic State Khorasan.

Japan's fifth wave of COVID-19 rapidly subsided in recent weeks and experts are pointing to multiple factors behind the dramatic easing of the crisis.

As a result of the JCP's decision, unified opposition candidates will contest more than 200 constituencies, or about 70% of all single-seat districts.

Singapore had seemed like a poster child for pandemic management, but now it is looking like a real-time illustration of how challenging the pivot away from 'zero COVID-19' is going to be.

Seoul plans to test its first domestically produced space launch vehicle next week, a major step toward ambitious its goals of 6G networks, spy satellites and even lunar probes.

The decision took into account the higher incidence of heart muscle inflammation in young people who received the Moderna shot than those who were given the Pfizer inoculation.

The former president's spokesperson Angel Urena said that Clinton's white blood count has decreased, indicating his health is improving.

The CDC said the vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use, as well as those authorized by the WHO, will be accepted for entry into the United States.

The attack revives questions about the safety of lawmakers meeting face-to-face with residents in their districts, usually with little security.

The mission — twice as long as its 90-day predecessor — will set up equipment and test technology for future construction on the Tiangong station.

Big game companies are spread out across the globe, from Canada to Japan to France, which has forced many developers to relocate each time they are laid off or their contracts expire.

After their first phone talks since Kishida took office last week, the Japanese leader said he "strongly urged" South Korea to "take appropriate action" to help improve bilateral relations.

Pass holders will be able to board all 33 domestic routes offered by the carrier in November, the airline said, adding that it hopes people will explore different parts of the country.

Fumio Kishida inherits the lofty climate goals set by his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga.

Like a political dictator, the corporate tyrant sets things up to stay in power, according to experts. They suppress the talented and reward those who are loyal.

In rare official comments, Zou Lan, head of financial markets at the People's Bank of China, urged Evergrande to step up asset disposals and the resumption of projects.

Moscow said one of its military vessels chased away a U.S. Navy destroyer that attempted to violate Russian territorial waters during Russian-Chinese naval drills in the Sea of Japan.

Crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these korokke have a comforting mixture of sweet kabocha and sharp cheddar, spiced with paprika and cayenne. There will be no leftovers.

These Chinese bakery-influenced, photogenic buns are so cute, you’ll be hard-pressed to bite into them once they’re out of the oven.

The new Superman, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is concerned about the environment, does not shy away from politics and will soon begin a romantic relationship with a male friend.

The former idol-pop star takes on the role of Mark Antony in a version of Shakespeare's tragedy that focuses on the tense disputes that arose around Julius Caesar's assassination.

Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama, who orchestrated Shohei Ohtani's development as a two-way star, announced Saturday that he will step down at the end of the season.

The Japanese right-hander made his major league postseason debut for the Boston Red Sox on Friday, struggling to get one out in a 5-4 loss to the Houston Astros.

Former No. 1 overall draft picks and college teammates Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield will square off for the second time in three years on Sunday.

At least two years of talks about renewing the contract that allows Electronic Arts, through its EA Sports division, to use the organization’s name have hit the wall.

Despite his few starts, Sterling, whose deal with City runs until 2023, says he won't be running to Pep Guardiola's office to demand more playing time.