Japanese cellist Kitamura Yo has placed fifth in the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium. The competition is known as one ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's troops struck an oil storage facility in southern Russia, some 500 kilometers from Ukraine's border.

Much of Japan saw summer-like weather on Saturday, with temperatures topping 30 degrees Celsius in some places.

Japan's defense minister has said if New Zealand chooses Japanese frigates to replace its aging vessels, it will contribute ...

Major differences still remain between the United States and Iran over key issues, including Tehran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. US officials had earlier said the two ...

Japanese researchers have developed a new method for estimating the thickness of the Arctic sea ice, using satellite-derived data.

The defense chiefs of Japan and the United States have agreed to promote cooperation in strengthening the deterrence and response capabilities of the alliance between their countries.

Millions of red poppies are in bloom at a ranch north of Tokyo, creating a breathtaking scene. An estimated 12 million poppies are cultivated each year at the Chichibu Highland Ranch in Saitama ...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says US allies in the Indo-Pacific region should increase their share of the security burden at a time when China is rapidly strengthening its military capabilities.

Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have staged a large-scale rally in Tokyo, urging the government to take concrete measures for their early return.

The United Nations has newly added Israel and Russia to a list of countries and organizations suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones.

A new rocket from US space company Blue Origin exploded during a test on Thursday. There were no reports of injuries. The company is taking part in the US-led Artemis lunar exploration project.