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Ishiba's decision would lower gas prices by ¥10 per liter starting May 22, but nixing the provisional gas tax would lower prices by ¥25.

Japan has so far engaged in a charm offensive aimed at staying onside while politely poking holes in the president's arguments and expectati...

The hope is such an achievement leads to the development of an effective therapy for chronic kidney disease.

Disentangling the two will prove a challenge as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to voice long-held complaints about the alliance’s fai...

The Chinese government is locked in the contradictory goals of pursuing economic growth while maintaining strong social control through its...

The Yokozuna Deliberation Council practice is a rare — and, when open to the public, free — chance to see sumo's top wrestlers battle it out...

High radiation levels mean removing melted fuel and other debris from the plant is seen as the most daunting challenge in the decommissionin...

Nomura's executive officer said the latest disruptions don’t change the fact the U.S. remains the largest asset management market in the wor...

Shota Imanaga got the start for Chicago and pitched 5⅔ innings, allowing five runs — albeit with just two of them earned.

The development adds to concerns about how new technologies are affecting the information voters receive during the election campaign.

Such a meeting will be held in Japan for the first time.

This was the first tally of such cases since ARI was designated as a Category V disease under the infectious diseases control law.

Pyongyang’s atomic program has grown “exponentially” since 2009, warns Rafael Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog.

In 2024, Japan imported ¥542.6 billion of LNG from the U.S.

The Queenslander's rapid rise has raised comparisons with Jamaican great Usain Bolt.

Observers say Beijing often ties access to assistance to backing China’s preferred policy positions.

Both sides are trying to demonstrate progress toward ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump said he could walk away from peace tal...

Thailand is among the Southeast Asian nations hardest hit by Trump's proposed measures, facing a 36% tariff on goods unless ongoing negotiat...

The Ukrainian president appears to be softening his tone toward China by suggesting Russia might have obtained Chinese technology without Be...

They have described the moves as "the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher educatio...

Among those to be shut are offices responsible for women’s issues, global health security, and diversity and inclusion.

The U.S. Treasury secretary is optimistic that tensions could cool in the coming months but cautioned that a larger deal could take longer.

Trump’s National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Friday said the president was studying the question of whether he’s able to sack...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would cut back "significantly" the time he devotes to the Trump administration from next month.

At least 26 people were killed in the Indian-administered region in the deadliest attack on civilians there since 2000.