Biden visits South Korea amid "real risk of some kind of provocation"
As Biden arrived to tout deals for American jobs, North Korea was poised for a nuclear weapons test and China launched military exercises.
Japan
Kyoto, Japan's beautiful old imperial capital, is going broke fast
Before COVID hit, the ancient city's 17 world heritage sites and 2,000 temples and shrines helped to draw tens of millions of tourists every year. But it still can't pay the bills.
Man gambles away $358,000 in mistakenly deposited COVID relief in 11 days
The 24-year-old told a court in Abu, Japan, that he was "very sorry" for squandering the funds he received thanks to a clerical error.
Japan's tatami mats, a home-grown tradition
Grass-and-straw tatami mats – once a privilege reserved for the elite – have been a key feature of Japanese architecture since the Middle Ages, crafted by gifted artisans. But now, with cheap knockoffs and changing lifestyles, the industry is at a crossroads.
Elon Musk: Japan will "cease to exist" if low birth rates continue
Japan had its largest population drop on record last year – the eleventh consecutive year that population has decreased.
World's oldest person dies in Japan
The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka of Japan, has died at age 119.
11 bodies found after tour boat carrying 26 people sinks off Japan
The Kazu 1 with two crew was taking 24 passengers on a scenic tour at Shiretoko National Park when it sent a distress call.
Tour boat with 26 aboard missing in Japan after distress call
The NHK public broadcaster said there was a warning for high waves of up to 9 feet high.
Japanese baseball phenom throws 17 consecutive perfect innings
A week after pitching the first perfect game in Japanese professional baseball in 28 years, Sasaki delivered eight more perfect innings Sunday.
Japan approves boosted funding for U.S. military presence as threats loom
Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
Deadly quake off Japan's Fukushima coast knocks out power to millions
The 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake rattled Japan's northeast coast. At least one person was killed and dozens were injured.
U.S. responds to "serious escalation" of North Korean missile tests
Pentagon enhancing intelligence gathering and missile defense readiness in the region after Kim Jong Un regime tests components for a huge new missile.
North Korea accused of firing suspected ballistic missile into sea
South Korea's presidential office said national security adviser Suh Hoon will preside over an emergency National Security Council meeting to discuss the launch.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Secret Service agent who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk put on leave
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, a U.S. official said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.