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North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a U.S. push for the denuclearization of North Korea an "anach

Is Iran’s new supreme leader taking up the reins of power?

It remains to be seen whether Mojtaba Khamenei will replicate the rule of his father, who was all-powerful during his more than 3½ decades in power.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across the world's most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern could inflict more damage.

Warming could make more powerful typhoons hit Japan this year, experts say

Tropical storm Jangmi could be just a harbinger of an intense typhoon season to threaten Japan this year.

Trump takes the lead for America's 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary -- fearing the

Jalen Brunson delivers clutch performance as Knicks rally to win Game 1

Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit.

Japan eyes stricter social media age checks to protect youths

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan must strengthen the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to perform stricter age verification and restr

Aryna Sabalenka ends Naomi Osaka's fashion show in Paris and advances to French Open quarterfinals

PARIS (AP) -- Naomi Osaka may have had the edge in the fashion contest. In the tennis department, though, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was the winner.Sa

Tropical Storm Jangmi continues its approach

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

Tropical Storm Jangmi to approach Kanto region Wednesday

The Meteorological Agency has warned of violent winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding and overflowing rivers in affected areas.

Yen defies record intervention as wait for BOJ hike raises risks

The currency underperformed all its Group-of-10 peers in May despite record spending by Japan, putting it in danger of weakening to 160 against the dollar before June 16.

Crested ibises released into wild in quake-hit Ishikawa

The prefectural government hopes the effort will be a symbol of reconstruction from the powerful January 2024 earthquake that hit the Noto Peninsula.

Japan idol group Arashi performs last concert after 27 years together

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Pop idol group Arashi performed its final concert on Sunday, ending its around 27-year history that has made it into a household name

Nut allergies can be managed beyond strict avoidance, Japan study finds

TOKYO -- Walnut and cashew allergies can be "treated" to a level that does not interfere with daily life, even though it is said that fewer than 10% o

Embattled Nidec to suspend biz acquisitions

A panel of outside experts concluded that pressure to meet performance targets was among the factors behind the irregularities.

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

Organizers have not publicly detailed the reasons for the departures, though ⁠the exits have ​raised questions about the viability of the event as originally ​envisioned.

Kumamon mascot marks 16th anniv. with strong product sales totaling $11 billion

KUMAMOTO -- Kumamon, the beloved promotional mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, continues to perform strongly even in its 16th year,

Girl group Hana channels positivity into every performance

Before joining Hana, the group's members were told "no" by the entertainment industry. Now they're part of one of Japan's most talked-about new acts.

Weverse app, made famous by BTS, helps turn superfandom into economic force

Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

For many, the chance to perform the sacrosanct Muslim rite has taken precedence over the fears of instability caused by the war against Iran.