Taiwan expresses support for quake-hit Kumamoto
As Kyushu quivered with aftershocks after being struck by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon,…
Japan PM’s political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a…
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall
Rescuers were frantically searching on Wednesday for survivors of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that shook southern…
U.S., Saudis attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq, threatening to intensify conflict
DUBAI/CAIRO – The U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq on…
China bolsters its influence over Africa’s youth, survey shows
Perceptions that China is the foreign power that wields the most positive influence on Africa’s…
Brazil court ties soccer player’s suspension to recovery time for his injured rival Gabriel Pec
Inter Porto Alegre defender Víctor Gabriel has been suspended from Brazilian soccer until Cruzeiro forward…
Hong Kong independent bookstores to close after police raid
Hong Kong – A Hong Kong bookshop raided by national security police this month announced…
New mystery Chinese submarine highlights efforts to build up force
A new type of Chinese submarine spotted in satellite images puts a spotlight on Beijing’s…
Sumo’s top wrestler isn’t a yokozuna — yet
The debate over who is currently the top dog in Japan’s national sport doesn’t involve…