Koike's doctor found that the governor needs around a week of rest, according to the metropolitan government.

Some ASEAN members have voiced worries about the security pact, which has paved the way for Canberra to obtain nuclear-powered submarines from the United States and Britain.

Lawyers for the U.S. have argued that the WikiLeaks founder's mental health should not prevent him from facing justice.

Debate over whether to restart more reactors in Japan is highly charged, with 40% of the population opposing the move.

Pro-Beijing lawmakers criticized the government for not including online streaming companies in the current wording, which allows for strict scrutiny and heavy penalties.

Gen. Mark Milley’s comments are the most significant acknowledgment by a U.S. official of reports that China’s military conducted possibly two hypersonic weapons tests over the summer.

For decades, the U.S. and China have been sparring over Taiwan, but how much this recent dust-up will impact relations remains unclear.

Officials have set up a task force to consider ways to deal with the stones, and have agreed to seek state subsidies to cover costs to deal with the situation.

After working as a junior high school teacher, he devoted himself to anti-nuclear activities, conveying the horror of nuclear weapons for decades.

The CDP and JCP have agreed to rally around unified candidates in as many districts as possible — and one of the strategy's first tests is in Hokkaido.

The nation is now ranked No. 3 for its vaccination rate among the Group of Seven industrialized countries, after only Canada and Italy.

Many families have been forced to take desperate measures in order to secure their livelihoods.

The switch is planned at the same time as a large upgrade of the exchange's trading systems, in the second half of the fiscal year ending March 2025.

The number of severe cases under the metropolitan government's criteria fell by one from the previous day to 16 — the lowest level since Aug. 3, 2020.

The plan last year by then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to distribute cloth masks to each household in the nation had already been widely derided by the public before the latest revelations.

The "Thalugaz," a group of young working-class protestors, seek economic and social changes as their living conditions worsen under COVID-19.

Kishida was speaking at the bloc's Brunei-hosted online summit, the first time he had participated in an ASEAN gathering since becoming prime minister earlier this month.

With each home lost to flooding, Asgar was forced to take out loans for the next. Finally unable to borrow more, the family left for a teeming slum on the outskirts of the capital.

Princess Mako's precedent-setting marriage has highlighted the fact that other imperial family members — including male heirs to the throne — could leave the household in the future.

Kelly, 65, was arrested the same day as Ghosn in November 2018 and has been in Japan ever since, seeking to prove his innocence in a trial that started a year ago.

From October 2019, a revised law required the firms to cut such fees to ¥1,000 or under, but they kept charging for contracts inked before the rule went into force.

The recent comment by Tetsuo Saito, Komeito's deputy leader, took aback potential supporters and imperiled his odds of success in a troubled Hiroshima constituency.

The LDP and Komeito could together win more than 261 seats, enough to effectively control all standing committees in the Lower House and push their legislative agenda forward.

The downgraded areas, such as the Tokai and Chugoku regions, are heavily reliant on auto manufacturing.

Aso had said global warming is "not all bad," as it has made rice grown in Hokkaido more delicious.

Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene.

The XTurismo Limited Edition from A.L.I. Technologies promises to fly for 40 minutes at up to 100 kilometer per hour.

The countries are speeding up their plans to transmit renewable energy through a proposed regional power grid, with first trials set for 2022.

Beijing-based China Telecom is one of the largest phone companies in China and the second-largest wireless carrier in the country, with 370 million subscribers.

In trying to eliminate her as a political force, the junta’s case against Suu Kyi has only elevated her in the eyes of many of her countrymen.

Hitting Biden's emissions target would be made more difficult if Congress fails to pass the key climate provisions lawmakers are eyeing.

Companies argue that their ability to transition to electric vehicles is dependent on conditions outside their direct control.

While U.S. gas prices have more than doubled this year, they still are much lower than overseas markets in large part because of the bounty of North American shale fields.

Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games — although preparations are anything but simple as China battles COVID-19 flare-ups and calls from human rights groups for a boycott.

Anti-nuclear nations from Austria to New Zealand have opposed attempts to label atomic technology with the same credentials as wind or solar power.

Hiking taxes wouldn’t seem difficult in the one-party state. But the Communist Party is sensitive to public opinion, and taxes are as politically fraught in China as anywhere else.

The decision to exclude the junta leader was a huge rebuke to Myanmar's military and a rare, bold step by a regional bloc known for its code of consensus, noninterference and engagement.

Climate talks are at a disadvantage from the start as their intent is stunningly broad: remaking the energy systems that have powered the planet since the Industrial Revolution.

To improve regional ASEAN resilience and promote sustainable growth, the post-COVID-19 recovery must focus not only on decarbonization, but also on the protection of nature.

If the United States and China cannot work together on this issue, they cannot work together anywhere. Together, they are responsible for over 40% of carbon dioxide emissions.

The trigger for Tesla's latest surge — a deal to supply 100,000 vehicles to Hertz — is a head-scratcher, as it represents "only” about $4.2 billion of revenue.

More than 150 members of Afghanistan's sports community and their families were evacuated this month with the help of Qatar, in coordination with soccer's global governing body.

With retirement ceremonies likely to resume in 2022, fans will have a chance to help send off a number of top wrestlers including former yokozuna Hakuho.

The Braves, appearing in their first World Series since 1999, used a blistering start to post five runs in the first three innings and never looked back.

England will play host to the tournament from July 6 to 31, which hopes to smash attendance records for women's soccer.

The Sapporo-based team has yet to announce a new manager for the 2022 season, although former New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo is viewed as a strong candidate.

The global players union's manifesto comes as the sport continues to grapples with issues such as the breakaway league attempt and a possible biennial World Cup.

The Angels star received the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award, which is granted to individuals and teams who have made a historically significant impact on the game.

While Team GB is yet to select most of its winter athletes, most of those on the long list of candidates are vaccinated according to chef de mission Georgie Harland.

The 44-year-old seven-time Super Bowl champion is a part-owner of crypto exchange FTX, having starred in a commercial for the company alongside his wife Gisele Bundchen.

The resource-rich state will become the Gulf's latest F1 host after taking the place of the Australian Grand Prix, which was postponed and then canceled over coronavirus restrictions.