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South Koreans protest over ballot mishap, demand local election rerun

National Election Commission chairperson Rho Tae-ak resigned after public outrage over ballot paper shortages.

Missing U.S. student found dead near Kyoto, mother says

The body of James Higginbotham, ‌20, ‌was discovered in a mountainous area ​by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, Nancy Higginbotham wrote.

Japan and U.S. to collaborate on AI-driven scientific development

The move is part of a U.S. national project called Genesis Mission, and Japan is the first country to cooperate.

Axiom Space boosts funding to $525 million with MUFG Bank as new investor

The startup is among several firms competing to build a commercial replacement to the International Space Station, which is set to be decommissioned by 2030.

Kyoto police search for missing American tourist

James Higginbotham, who also goes by Weston, was last seen in the Kyoto area on Friday last week.

NBA Commissioner says 2027 launch of NBA Europe remains on track

The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the ‌NBA is ‌working closely with FIBA on the project.

The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042

LONDON (AP) -- The British government said Tuesday that it's sticking to its net-zero goal, despite pressure on energy supplies from global conflicts,

U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf

A ceasefire has been in place between the U.S. and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have been unsuccessful.

Top U.S. spy agencies feud over turf, mission

The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has flared for more than a year.

5 major Japan temp agencies suspected of fixing commission fees

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's antitrust watchdog on Tuesday searched the offices of five major Japanese temporary employment agencies on suspicion of fixin

Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 11 and traps others in damaged buildings

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens and trappin

Japan, US to invest $1bn in 'Genesis Mission' AI project

U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites as Tehran responds with air base attack

Air defenses in Kuwait, where a major U.S. base is located, were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Monday as ⁠sirens sounded across the country.

Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines

The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.

Japan, Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports

Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami to miss 4 to 6 weeks with hamstring strain

Murakami has hit 20 home runs in his first 57 MLB games.

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs agree to accelerate missile coproduction

A key focus of the meeting was a Japanese proposal known as "Operation Supercharge," designed to accelerate joint development and mass production of advanced missile systems.

China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos

The scale of the construction points to a sweeping expansion of hardened infrastructure ​designed to protect and operate China's land-based nuclear forces.

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against ‌Ukraine ‌in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over ​5,000 kilometers.

Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push

As Manila races to modernize against maritime pressure, Japan's push to export vessels and missiles could test its defense industry. The post Tokyo, Manila Deepen Defense Ties Amid China's Maritime Push first appeared on JAPAN Forward.