A British think tank says global defense spending in 2025 has reached a record 2.63 trillion dollars, up 2.5 percent from the ...

The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark index hit an intraday high on Wednesday morning. This followed an overnight rally in the ...

Conservation efforts are paying off in northern Japan. The return of big snow geese flocks marks success in creating a ...

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday. The United States abstained, after expressing reservations ...

European leaders have gathered in Kyiv to mark a somber milestone, the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They also held a summit to discuss how to boost support for the country.

A western official says Russia has been losing more military personnel than it was able to recruit. Officials will be closely watching how the shortage of soldiers impacts the Kremlin.

China says it will ban the export of items that have both civilian and military applications to 20 additional Japanese ...

A US delegation met with a Russian delegation on Monday and will meet with a Chinese delegation on Tuesday following the ...

Tokyo Electric Power Company says it restarted a reactor at its nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture on Tuesday ...

One of Asia's biggest military drills has brought forces from dozens of countries together in Thailand. The annual Cobra Gold ...

A group of researchers in Japan has unveiled to the media a humanoid robot that can offer advice based on Buddhist teachings.

Tourists have been given an opportunity to enjoy the cozy warmth of eco-friendly "kotatsus," or traditional heated tables ...