Biden's remarks came in the wake of Kishida showing eagerness to beef up Japan's defense outlays

The decision to extend the program is aimed at promoting sales of used homes amid a spike in vacant homes across the country.

Elderly people in care homes and patients at hospitals hit by cluster infections could receive booster shots six months after their second doses.

In a speech at a Ground Self-Defense Force base, Kishida expressed concern about North Korea's rapid development of missile technology and China's military expansion.

Around 600 passengers arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on two KLM flights on Friday and then faced hours of delays and testing due to concerns over the new virus variant.

Doctors have warned the public over lasting symptoms, known as long-COVID, and young people and women have been shown to be particularly susceptible.

Last week, the coronavirus reminded the world that the pandemic is far from over, delivering a combination punch of escalating infections, restrictions and a new mutation.

"I want companies whose earnings have returned to levels before the novel coronavirus pandemic to realize a wage increase of over 3%," Kishida said.

In debates ahead of the CDP leadership election Tuesday, the four candidates said they will vigorously support female members in the Upper House election.

U.S. President Joe Biden said he was concerned about the situation in Ukraine and repeated Washington's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.

China is drawing a link between nuclear talks and a Western submarine pact in the Pacific, potentially adding another obstacle to the tortured process of reaching a deal with Iran.

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Pandemic-related precautions under China's zero-COVID policy are making working conditions difficult for Cathay Pacific pilots even as other Asian countries slowly reopen.

A booster shot given several months after the immune system has been primed by an initial series — usually two doses of a vaccine — can invigorate its response, a leading expert said.

Honduras is one of a shrinking club concentrated in Central America and the Caribbean that maintains relations with Taiwan, which China views as a wayward province.

The PLA has integrated its conventional forces with new space, cyber, electromagnetic and cognitive domains to enhance its joint operations capabilities, a Defense Ministry think tank says.

The omicron variant carries worrisome mutations that may let it evade antibodies, scientists said. But it will take more research to know how it fares against vaccinated people.

A final analysis of a clinical trial said the antiviral pill reduced the risk of hospitalization and death among high-risk COVID patients by 30%, down from an earlier estimate of 50%.

The WTO had hoped the gathering would breathe new life into the organization, which has been stuck for years trying to make progress on resolving issues like fishery subsidies.

The additional money would cover the cost of missiles, patrolling aircraft, torpedoes, helicopters and other equipment.

It would have been Charles Michel's first visit to Japan since he took office in December 2019, as Tokyo seeks to bolster cooperation to counter China's growing military and economic clout.

Prime Minister Kishida also said he strongly opposes unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China seas, apparently criticizing China's military buildup.

Cash-strapped news outlets are increasingly asking staff to do more and more work, some of which has nothing to do with journalism.

Facial recognition technology can be used to identify known criminals from a database as well as home in on a person acting suspiciously.

Already home to top-notch craft beer and cocktails, new investment sees Niseko becoming even more of a five-star destination.

The kabocha squash works well as the base for this sweet and luxurious pudding recipe.

Malaysian hip-hop artist Sya tackles misogyny to break stereotypes of Muslim women in her new single, 'PrettyGirlBop.'

Netflix's adaptation of a beloved anime series has been met with groans, but the recent South Korean hit “Squid Game” demonstrates how anime can in fact be brought to life successfully.

Sondheim's quick-witted lyrics made audiences sit up and listen in the 1950s, while his ground-breaking shows in the 70s and 80s thrust the American musical into the modern era.

The Swallows are champions for the first time since 2001

The Mongolian-born titan improved to an insurmountable 14-0 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center after being driven to the edge by challenger Abi.

Tokushima Vortis took the J. League first division's three-way battle to avoid relegation to the final day after a second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over direct rivals Shonan Bellmare.

For the its many critics, the guarded language the IOC used when referring to the Peng case was just the latest proof that it will not take any action that might upset China’s government.