Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences
Myanmar's military-backed parliament approved a law on Tuesday that authorises capital punishment for those who…
Japan weighing GPS tracking for ‘high-risk’ stalkers
Japan is considering requiring individuals deemed “high-risk” stalkers to wear GPS tracking devices under a…
ICC president seeks Japan’s aid to counter Trump push for Asian members’ exit
OSAKA – International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has asked Japan for cooperation to counter…
PM stands firm on LDP-JIP ties, comments on stricter rules on foreign nationals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the trusting relationship between her Liberal Democratic Party…
After a legislative sweep, Takaichi faces public confidence test
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi closed out the 158-day parliamentary session Saturday with all 64 Cabinet-sponsored…
Concerns increasing over radio for abductees in North Korea
Concerns are mounting over the Shiokaze shortwave radio program for Japanese nationals abducted to North…
Tough new permanent residency measures trigger concern in Japan
A draft of tough new measures for acquiring permanent residency in Japan has triggered concern…
Ebola outbreak in Congo set to become second-largest on record after confirmed cases reach 3,200
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to become the second-largest…
Japan’s Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government efforts to boost the country's growth potential will…