A passenger plane carrying more than 40 people has crashed in Russia's Far Eastern region of Amur. The state-run TASS news ...

Soldiers deployed to the National Assembly during the 2024 martial law declaration are now suffering mental health issues, ...

A big-budget movie about one of America's most enduring superheroes has become a lightning rod for controversy in the US.

Japan is facing a car theft crisis, with more than 6,000 vehicles getting stolen in a recent year. Organized crime groups use ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts ...

Japan's police agency says it identified nearly 900 disturbing social media posts targeting lawmakers and election candidates ...

North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television has reported that the Korean People's Army conducted artillery drills on ...

Ornately decorated floats have paraded through the streets of Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto in the annual Gion Festival.

The International Court of Justice says countries have obligations under international law to take measures against climate ...

New clashes have erupted between armed forces of Thailand and Cambodia along their disputed border. The Thai government says ...

Tokyo's benchmark stock index has reached a new high for the year for the second day in a row. Shares continued to climb ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency has begun using the label "data not available" when tsunami observation systems are damaged ...