Since Russia was sanctioned over its war on Ukraine, Iranian officials have been keen to revive a stalled project to develop the so-called North-South Transit Corridor.

Tensions between Beijing and Canberra were exacerbated recently after the Australian military said a Chinese jet had flown in a "dangerous” manner beside one of its surveillance aircraft.

British Cabinet Minister Brandon Lewis says the government is "fully engaged" with Ukrainian authorities in trying to help two Brits captured by Russian forces after their "sham trial."

Nobuo Kishi’s meeting with Wei Fenghe in Singapore marked the first time a Japanese and a Chinese defense minister held an in-person meeting since 2019.

The seven-day average of new cases in Tokyo came to 1,613.7, compared to 2,031.7 a week before.

China's defense chief reiterates Beijing’s opposition to so-called U.S. meddling in regional affairs at Shangri-La Dialogue and urges the U.S. not to let competition define Sino-U.S. ties.

The area in the village of Katsurao once designated a difficult-to-return zone is expected to soon host permanent residents again as radiation levels have subsided.

The government is considering reviewing rules governing the installation of wind turbines over concern they are interfering with missile-detection radar systems.

Twenty seven prefectures plan to expand production of wheat while 30 have said they will increase their soybean crops.

Denny Tamaki made clear at a news conference his continued opposition to the controversial relocation of Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.

Now designers are repurposing high-quality fabric from cast off kimonos to make contemporary outfits more suited to today’s sensibilities and fashion.

The highly anticipated PlayStation game God of War Ragnarok is planned for release this November, according to three people familiar with the game’s development, despite reports this week that it had slipped to 2023. Publisher Sony Group Corp. is expected to announce the release date ...

Ally Hongo's background in media came in handy as she and her husband launched Shiitake Creative, which promotes responsible tourism.

A staple festival sipper, amazake makes a perfect smoothie add-on as well

'Eating is one of the most intimate ways you can share ideas with someone,' says chef Coleman Griffin. 'More than music, more than visual arts.'

"No genre!" says chef Atsuki Kuroda of the stunning, satisfying menu at AC House.

The filmmaker behind “Grizzly Man” and “Fitzcarraldo” makes a late-career foray into fiction with “The Twilight World,” a new book about a real-life Japanese intelligence officer.

The win was just the second from the past 17 games for the Halos, who ended a franchise-worst 14-game skid Thursday in a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox.

The Lightning, who have won seven consecutive home games, are the first team to reach the Cup Final in three consecutive seasons since the Edmonton Oilers in 1983-85.

The 37-year-old's victory ended a tumultuous launch week for the breakaway circuit, which is backed to the tune of $250 million by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund

Around 8,000 fans attended the game that ended with players from both teams gathering in a circle and offering their prayers for Tonga and its people.

The 28-year-old from Japan dominated the home favorite with a range of attacks before the referee stopped the fight in the eighth.

The former world No. 1 made a first-round exit from the French Open last month, after playing with pain in her left Achilles tendon.

The Swallows improved to 13-4 in the annual interleague session, when each team plays six three-game series against the rival league.