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In the past, cardinals electing a new pope endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.

Far-right leaders must now calculate whether unflinching support for Trump will damage their domestic popularity at a time of growing econom...

The Iranian government declared Monday a national day of mourning.

Last year the government issued its first "megaquake" advisory. Ever since, those living in the areas it's expected to hit have been prepari...

Since 2018, Sanya Cafe has been building community in one of Tokyo’s most colorful — and infamous — neighborhoods.

If elected, he would face polarized politics and rising economic concerns while negotiating with Donald Trump.

Leader Kim Jong Un called the move 'a sacred mission to further consolidate as firm as a rock the traditional friendship and solidarity betw...

The mass, hosted by the Apostolic Nunciature to Japan, was attended by about 1,000 people, including U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass.

The subsidiary, Big Wing, was found to have concealed the income in connection with the business of installing massage chairs.

Wi did not provide specifics but said that a Lee administration might discuss historical issues more than the Yoon administration.

Japan's annual GDP was surpassed by China in 2010 and Germany in 2023, positioning the country in fourth place until the latest figures were...

The incident happened as members of the Filipino community gathered to celebrate Lapu Lapu Day, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim posted on X.

Beijing's focus on claiming sovereignty over Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea adds to fears over a clash with Manila.

Suarez's fourth homer of the night knotted the score at 7-7 in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings in a game his team ultimately...

It marks the third time that Ainu remains that were taken abroad for research have been returned to Japan, following similar arrivals from G...

AI-generated content is not explicitly covered under the country's legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abus...

All three judges scored the non-title fight 116-112 after a pulsating 12-round slugfest, with both fighters setting a ferocious pace.

The win sees Al-Nassr join compatriots Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal in the last four in what's been a dominate showing by Saudi clubs.

A massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port on Saturday, triggering a major blaze, with 14 people killed and 750 injured...

Ishiba's participation marks the third year in a row for a Japanese prime minister to attend Rengo's May Day event.

Some in the opposition camp are questioning the need for the trips amid economic turmoil.

Efforts were ongoing to extinguish a significant fire, with the port's customs saying that trucks were being evacuated from the area.

Pope Francis spoke and wrote often about climate change, telling oil and gas executives in 2018 that transitioning to clean energy was a "du...

No details were provided of the meeting, but it comes at a critical time in negotiations aimed at bringing an end to fighting between Ukrain...

Yamamoto (3-2) allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings with a season-high four walks and five strikeouts.