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U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia to raise the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sources say.

Alcaraz sustained an injury during the Barcelona Open final.

Consumer prices excluding fresh food gained 3.4% in April from a year earlier. Tokyo's figures are a leading indicator for national price ga...

The rare rebuke from the U.S. president came after Moscow launched its biggest attack this year on the Ukrainian capital.

The two countries possibly committing to a specific number in terms of the yen-dollar exchange rate has helped drive up the value of the Jap...

Ward threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns for Miami last season.

The 21-year-old electronic producer and artist taps into the chaotic nature of modern online life.

Sales in value terms grew on higher prices including for food, especially rice and vegetables, but sales in volume terms continued to declin...

While Nissan slightly raised its sales forecast late Thursday, its statement warned that its net loss could be ¥700 billion to ¥750 billion.

A Tokyo court ordered the ¥4.4 million ($30,850) payment to a former female journalist who was allegedly assaulted by the now-deceased gover...

The airport's overall passenger count in fiscal 2024 totaled 40,774,055, topping 40 million for the first time in five years.

Until now, police have usually responded to cycling violations by issuing verbal warnings or handing out red tickets that can lead to prosec...

The banks have entered a memorandum of understanding to integrate their businesses under a holding company structure on or around April 1, 2...

Toyota Motor’s sales rose 8% from a year earlier to 231,336 units, while Honda Motor recorded a 13% jump, according to data released Thursda...

In fiscal 2028, Japan aims to introduce the system for certifying foreign visitors who don't need a visa ahead of their arrival in the count...

Ward threw for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns for Miami last season.

The tariffs add another layer of uncertainty for consumers already hesitating due to the yen's weakness and inflation.

The Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The 2025 World Athletics Relays will take place in early May at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, while the Diamond League event i...

The irregularities included fabricating records without conducting the checks.

The process to choose a new pope is long and secretive, with most of the world's 252 cardinals coming to Rome to take part.

The U.S. stopped training factory workers decades ago, and retirements and immigration crackdowns are draining the pool of labor available.

The annual Roppongi Hills festival is banking on a combination of top sips, delicious bites and party vibes to spread the gospel of Japan’s...

A divergence between the Fed and other central banks could stress dollar funding markets and make financing more expensive for less-develope...

The levels for seven current and former employees were about 38 times those for residents, with three showing signs of interstitial lung dis...