AstraZeneca K.K., the Osaka-based unit, is seeking fast-track approval for the AZD7442 drug, known abroad as Evusheld.

Peter Dutton, who left office as defense minister a few weeks ago after his conservative coalition lost the recent elections, disclosed his previously secret plans.

Park's visit to Japan, which would be the first by a South Korean foreign minister since November 2019, is believed to take place after he returns from a trip to the United States.

While the outcome was never in doubt, the votes may indicate a larger split between the opposition parties.

The seven-day average of new infections came to 1,770.0, compared to 2,261.3 a week earlier.

Residents face the risk of being confined to their homes for another two weeks if any COVID-19 infections are discovered, in line with China’s "COVID zero" policy.

Excluding some long holidays, it would be the first time since March 2020 that the airline will not reduce domestic flights out of the main airport serving the capital.

Their findings came as U.S. biotech giant Moderna announced a new vaccine under development that targets the omicron variant.

As of May 31, women accounted for only 32.4% of all candidates in the upcoming House of Councilors election.

Many Indian cities recorded their highest average temperatures this summer, breaching century-old records, with multiple heat wave alerts announced by local administrations.

Some women have detailed the abuses they suffered in the industry, hoping new legislation will be a 'first step' toward ending exploitation.

The prime minister also expressed willingness to arrange a visit by the leaders to the peace memorial museum in Hiroshima, designed to show the realities of the 1945 atomic bombing.

Vy Capital has committed $700 million to finance Musk’s bid for the social network, making it the third-biggest outside equity investor.

Documents show the team of Hiroyuki Hosoda, who already faces allegations he sexually harassed women, paid cash to local assembly members.

The midterm primaries are revealing that the former president’s brash brand of politics, more than the man himself, is driving many Republican voters.

Manufacturing giants like Samsung Display and LG Electronics are already shutting some factories in China, pressured by cheaper local rivals and uncertainty over lockdowns.

Two brothers who had dominated Sri Lanka's politics for nearly 20 years have gone their separate ways.

More than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries, with Greece on Wednesday becoming the latest country to confirm its first case.

The relentless climb in oil prices is also weighing on the yen because of Japan’s position as an energy importer.

The prime minister has signed off on changes to an annual fiscal policy plan that loosen rather than tighten the corset constraining the nation’s spending plans.

The surging costs of climate change-driven destruction have made vulnerable nations poorer by about one-fifth, 55 such countries said.

Previously unreported issues linked to the town of Valuyki provide a rare window into operations at a strategically important base as Russia scrambles to maintain its offensive in Ukraine.

Determined not to be distracted by the war in Ukraine, administration officials say China has provided an opening for the U.S. to solidify relationships in Asia.

A U.S. monarchy is a terrible idea, but the very question says a lot about the current state of thinking on the American right.

Many in the West have pumped their assets into the Kremlin’s mafia-capitalist system and have been corrupted in return.

Architect Jorge Almazan and Studiolab, his research laboratory at Keio University, take an innovative approach to exploring the historical conditions that shaped Tokyo's eclectic cityscape.

Director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko rights past wrongs with this new interpretation of an infamous episode of the original “Mobile Suit Gundam” series that aired in 1979.

Though Kensaku Watanabe’s film follows a predictable story arc, it maintains a humorous vibe while exploring serious subjects such as facing fears and overcoming tragedy.

A New York Times examination of records shows that the star quarterback engaged in more questionable behavior than previously known.

"Obviously will be in some pain, but I'll be alright," Curry said after Game 3.

Multiple-time major winners Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas called the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series "a shame" and "a bummer" for fracturing the sport at its peak.

Boston, bullied by the Warriors in a Game 2 blowout, bounced back with a dominant physical performance to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

"Perhaps it wouldn’t have been the case in the past, but now I think a gay Formula One driver would be welcomed, and rightly so."

Bayern Munich has doubled down by again telling Robert Lewandowski he cannot leave before his contract expires next year. The 33-year-old Poland star has been linked with a transfer to Barcelona, but Bayern insists Lewandowski must fulfill his contract which runs out in June 2023. Bayern ...

"I walked the second batter on four straight balls, and the tide turned against us from there. I have no physical issues," Kikuchi said.

Munetaka Murakami made up for a base-running mistake by singling in the tie-breaking run in the Central League-leading Tokyo Yakult Swallows' 6-3 interleague win over the Pacific League's Orix Buffaloes on Wednesday. The Swallows came from two runs down to even their three-game series at ...