Japan's PM Takaichi Sparks China Row Over Taiwan
Japan's new conservative leader Sanae Takaichi triggers a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting a military response to Chinese action against Taiwan. Discover the escalating tensions.
Japan's new conservative leader Sanae Takaichi triggers a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting a military response to Chinese action against Taiwan. Discover the escalating tensions.
Chinese travel advisory sparks market turmoil in Japan as diplomatic tensions escalate over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Key tourism and retail stocks plummet.
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted dramatically before dawn on Sunday, sending ash and smoke 14,400 feet into the air and prompting ashfall warnings for local residents.
Tensions escalate in the East China Sea as China deploys coast guard ships and military drones near Japanese territory following PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Read the latest developments.
Beijing advises citizens against visiting Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan defence remarks escalate diplomatic tensions. Learn how this affects regional security.
Japan records its highest-ever bear attack fatalities, prompting a police and military response. Discover the reasons behind the crisis and the new measures in place.
Beijing launches immediate seafood import ban and condemns Tokyo's 'selfish' decision to discharge treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant, escalating regional tensions.
Japanese military forces have been called into the northern Akita region following an unprecedented wave of bear attacks, with incidents reaching their highest level in decades.
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
PepsiCo divests controlling stake in Pizza Hut China operations to private equity firm Hillhouse Capital, marking significant restructuring of fast-food investments in Chinese market.
As bear attacks reach unprecedented levels across Japan, authorities are taking radical action by funding hunter recruitment to control the surging population in a dramatic wildlife conflict.
Former Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi positions herself as potential successor to Shinzo Abe, advocating strengthened US-Japan alliance and tougher stance against China's territorial ambitions.
Exclusive investigation uncovers Donald Trump's alleged plan to pressure Japan into stockpiling rare earth metals, aiming to counter China's market dominance in these crucial hi-tech components.
Exclusive: Donald Trump considers pulling American troops out of Japan in potential second term, raising alarm bells about Asian security and global military strategy.
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Former US President Donald Trump forges landmark rare earths agreement with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing Western reliance on China.
Japan's UK ambassador dazzles Liverpudlians with perfect Scouse slang while exploring the city's culinary scene in a viral diplomatic video that's winning hearts across Merseyside.
Japan's freshly elected Prime Minister Kimiko Yamazaki is betting on the legacy of Shinzo Abe's relationship with Donald Trump to navigate crucial US-Japan trade and security negotiations.
As Japan faces an unprecedented rise in bear encounters, experts reveal the surprising reasons behind the surge and essential safety tips for residents and tourists.
British tourists warned about potentially fatal methanol-laced alcohol in popular destinations. Learn how to spot counterfeit drinks and protect yourself while travelling.
Former President Donald Trump embarks on his most perilous foreign mission yet, heading to China as trade tensions reach boiling point. Exclusive analysis of the risks and potential rewards.
UK travellers to Japan urged to exercise extreme caution after multiple cases of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic drinks, with some victims suffering permanent health damage.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi, known for her drumming skills and hawkish policies, emerges as frontrunner in Japan's leadership race with radical economic proposals.
In a historic political breakthrough, Sanae Takaichi is positioned to shatter Japan's highest glass ceiling and become the nation's first female prime minister following the ruling party's leadership election.
Tributes flow for former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, whose historic 1995 apology for WWII atrocities reshaped Asian diplomacy and leaves a complex legacy.
Japan braces for severe weather as Typhoon Nakri approaches the Izu Islands while Typhoon Halong gains strength, bringing heavy rainfall and potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area records its first population drop since 1996, signalling a dramatic demographic shift amid national population concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.
A 34-year-old Filipino mountaineer has died after a devastating 150-metre fall while climbing Japan's treacherous Northern Alps, marking another tragic incident in the popular climbing destination.