Japan’s $55.6 billion defense budget request focuses on drones, AI, missiles
TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to use drones, artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts…
Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader to 2 years
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court sentenced Hak Ja Han, the 83-year-old leader of the…
People missing in Nepal-China flooding are from over 30 countries
Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 353 and left…
Tokyo area rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami alert issued. More than 20 injured.
TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than…
Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, said on…
International Criminal Court condemns latest US sanctions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest U.S. sanctions targeting senior…
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s condemnation of President…
Japan’s defense minister prays at controversial Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese defense minister on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian…
Putin visits Pacific island chain claimed by Japan
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, a…
Taiwan representative in Japan calls seat at Nagasaki bombing memorial an insult
TOKYO (AP) — Taiwan’s top economic representative in Japan said he boycotted this year’s memorial marking the 81st…
Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary
TOKYO (AP) — Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern…
Hiroshima marks 81st anniversary of US atomic bombing
TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western…