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Authorities in Matsuyama City in the western Japanese prefecture of Ehime are searching for three people after a landslide hit a residential area. The city's fire officials say a hillside near Matsuyama…

Japan's stock market is continuing its impressive rally. The Nikkei 225 broke new ground on Thursday, closing above 42,000 for the first time in history. It was a day of strong gains across a wide range…

A rich boomer couple has been labelled “selfish and privileged” after revealing they’re spending their children’s inheritance on luxury holidays.Victorian parents Leanne and Leon Ryland have two adult sons who apparently won’t see a cent…

Leaders of NATO member countries will start their summit meeting in Washington soon with an aim to strengthen aid to Ukraine. The meeting will be held from Tuesday to Thursday. A…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has attended a memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of the death of his grandfather Kim Il Sung, who is regarded as the country's founder. The state-run Korean…

TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike easily won a third four-year term as head of Japan’s influential capital in a closely watched vote Sunday, the city’s residents apparently happy with her…

Japanese weather officials are warning the public about heatstroke as extremely hot weather continues on Sunday. Several elderly people have died of possible heatstroke. The Meteorological…

The Philippines' bet Alethea Ambrosio is crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2024 in the coronation night held on July 6 (July 7 Manila time) held in Poland.…

Intense heat gripped much of Japan on Saturday, with the mercury topping 37 degrees Celsius in the western parts of the country. High temperatures that require preventive measures against heatstroke are…

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild the country in his inaugural speech, saying "the work of change begins immediately." Starmer was appointed by King Charles on Friday…