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A low-pressure system accompanied by a rain front has brought downpours and strong winds to wide areas from eastern to northern Japan. The Meteorological Agency says the low-pressure system and rain front…

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's largest vessel has been partially modified to operate F-35B stealth fighter jets. The upgraded flight deck of the destroyer Kaga was shown to the media on Monday at…

12 Mins AgoChina's central bank announces $70 billion 're-loan' program to support tech SMEs The People's Bank of China has announced a "re-loan" program of 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) for technological innovation and transformation…

Japan, the United States and the Philippines are expected to agree on a plan to set up a new framework on maritime cooperation aimed at keeping China in check. US President Joe Biden will meet Japan's…

After joining Lancashire for this year’s County Championship in England, Australia’s off-spinning GOAT cannot wait to play with another great of Test cricket with whom he has already shared many Ashes battles.KKR smash DC: IPL Highlights…

The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark index ended Friday's session sharply lower, following declines overnight of all three major gauges in New York. A rise in the WTI crude oil futures on the back of growing tensions in…

Nathan Lyon is “happy to help” English spinner and new Lancashire teammate Tom Hartley with his craft, even if it means the latter can be “effective” on Australian soil during the Ashes.Lyon linked up with Lancashire in the County…

Myanmar's pro-democracy camp says it launched drone attacks on the military headquarters and an air base in the heavily guarded capital. The National Unity Government says the operations were staged…

The Bank of Japan is joining six other central banks to test what could be the future of money. The group is trying to smooth banking transactions by using digital currencies. The Swiss-based Bank for…

Japan's meteorological agency has lifted a tsunami advisory for Okinawa Prefecture in the country's southwest. However, officials are warning residents to stay alert as more tremors are possible.…