The lack of obvious successors who can unite the party and raise public support, coupled with a cautious opposition, puts him ...

In a trade deal announced last week, Japan secured reductions in so-called reciprocal tariffs and duties on car exports to the U.S., easing some external risks to the BOJ's economic outlook.

The central bank held its overnight call rate target steady at 0.5%, where it has remained since its last hike in January.

But far from introspecting and regretting its past, Japan's 2025 defense white paper has once again labeled China as its "an ...

The ruling coalition on Tuesday agreed to consider strengthening regulations to prevent foreign interference in elections ...

Like fascism in the 1930s, today’s right-wing populism spreads like a virus, with each country catching its own strain based ...

Japan's ruling coalition agreed on Wednesday with four major opposition parties to abolish a provisional gasoline tax at the ...

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has promised a pragmatic reset with Japan — but history, politics and public ...

Japan's long-dated government bond (JGB) yields remain near record peaks after the ruling coalition lost its majority in upper house elections. Opposition parties advocating debt-funded tax cuts have ...

Donald Trump keeps forgetting things and telling odd and impossible tales, much like his predecessor Joe Biden.

Slugger Ichiro Suzuki was one vote shy of a unanimous election to join the MLB Hall of Fame, becoming the first Japanese-born player to be awarded the top honor. CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were also ...

Japan’s upper house election delivered deadlock over direction, exposing the nation’s fragile leadership and rising populist ...