Japan says it will increase its reliance on nuclear energy in a major policy shift as it seeks to meet growing demand from power-hungry sectors like AI and semiconductors.
An energy plan approved by the cabinet on Tuesday called for "maximizing the (...)
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida in 2023.
Ryuji Kimura, 25, hurled a pipe bomb at Kishida as the country's leader approached a crowd for a speech during an (...)
Japan has formally requested an exemption from US President Donald Trump's planned 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as other reciprocal tariffs, Tokyo-based Kyodo News reported on Sunday.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya made the (...)
RIYADH — "Haram. Haram. Haram." With those three emphatic words, Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas made it clear — Saudi Arabia's lack of direct global connectivity is unacceptable, and it's time to fix it.
Speaking at the PIF Private Sector Forum on (...)
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the firms failed to agree on a multi-billion-dollar tie-up.
The Japanese carmakers, along with junior partner Mitsubishi, had aimed to combine their businesses to fight back against (...)
A truck cabin that was swallowed by a sinkhole in Japan two weeks ago has been located in a nearby sewer pipe, authorities say.
Drone images suggest that a human body is inside the cabin, but it is unclear if it is that of the truck's missing (...)
TOKYO — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi co-chaired the second Strategic Dialogue Meeting between Saudi Arabia and Japan in Tokyo on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Prince (...)
Rescue workers in Japan are trying to pull out a truck driver from a sinkhole that appeared on Tuesday and has since widened.
The sinkhole appeared in Yashio city in Saitama prefecture, near the capital Tokyo, swallowing a truck.
Rescue efforts have (...)
US President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek "a wake-up call" for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street.
Shares in major tech firms such (...)
The chairman and president of Fuji TV, one of Japan's biggest networks, have resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation against a famous TV host.
Dozens of companies have pulled their advertisements from the network, which was criticized (...)
Japan's central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years after consumer price rises accelerated in December.
The move by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its short-term policy rate to "around 0.5 percent" comes just (...)
OSAKA — Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Kingdom's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Dr. Ghazi bin Zaqr attended the International Participants Meeting held from January 15 to 16 at the Himeji Culture and Convention Center (...)
An alleged leader from Japan's Yakuza crime syndicates has pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar as part of a global web of trades in drugs, weapons and laundered cash, according to the US Department of Justice.
During an (...)
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region were the first to kick off the New Year's celebrations, with those in the South Pacific Ocean being the first to welcome 2025.
Auckland was the first major city to count down to the new year. Thousands reveled (...)
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to restore its systems a few hours later.
JAL said the problem started on Thursday morning when the (...)
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty over a car incident in Australia that killed his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.
Hoskins died in hospital on 30 December 2023, after being struck by a vehicle being driven by (...)
A bear that ran amok in a supermarket in northern Japan has been caught two days after it attacked a worker, the latest in a surge of encounters between bears and people in the country.
The bear wandered into the store in Akita City on Saturday and (...)
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, celebrated her 23rd birthday on Sunday as she continues to take on more official duties.
However, her future in Japan's imperial family remains uncertain due to the country's (...)
Public transportation is absolutely vital for building cities that are linked, sustainable, and efficient.
It guarantees fair access to vital services such education, employment, and healthcare, therefore reducing carbon emissions, traffic (...)
Australia's most decorated Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has retired from the sport
The 30-year-old won six gold medals in a haul of 14 won across three Olympic Games.
"I am officially retiring from competitive swimming," she wrote on (...)
TOKYO — In a grand finale that resonated with cultural harmony, the Saudi Music Commission concluded the fifth edition of the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra tour at Tokyo Opera City in the heart of Japan's capital.
The event was attended by Saudi (...)
TOKYO — Saudi Arabia and Japan have solidified their commitment to cultural collaboration with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, (...)
TOKYO — Prince Badr bin Abdullah, Saudi Minister of Culture, met with Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Dr. Toshiko Abe during his official visit to Japan. The visit coincides with the Marvels of Saudi Orchestra (...)
RIYADH — The 'Marvels of Saudi Orchestra' is preparing to continue its dazzling performances in Japan. On the fifth stop of its world tour that already took it to Paris, New York, London, and Mexico, the Saudi team will bring its musical showcase to (...)
Nissan has said it will lay off thousands of workers as it slashes global production to tackle a drop in sales in China and the US.
The Japanese car-making giant says it will cut 9,000 jobs around the world in a cost-saving effort that will see its (...)
