Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
European man lost consciousness during Mt. Fuji hike with his son. The Fujinomiya Trail, one…
Rubio says he discussed Xi’s planned U.S. visit in meeting with Wang Yi
MANILA – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he talked a lot…
U.S. and China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
BEIJING – The United States and China will hold talks over artificial intelligence in September,…
Cooler inflation hands new UK PM Burnham an early boost
Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in June, driven by lower fuel prices,…
Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation ‘troubling’
Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with…
Another iPS product approved for public insurance coverage in Japan
The Central Social Insurance Medical Council, which advises the health minister, on Wednesday approved the…
Japan’s electricity price hits highest in over 3 years on triple blow
A triple whammy of blistering heat, yen weakness and escalating fuel costs has pushed Japan’s…
Upper House panel approves referendum reform bill
A House of Councilors committee on Wednesday approved a bill to ease requirements for appointing poll…
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ¥163 and sits there
The threat of intervention was especially pronounced Wednesday following the yen’s bold but small advance…
