News Taiwan to relax Japan nuclear disaster-related food import ban
Cabinet spokesperson Lo Ping-cheng said the government had decided to make a "fair adjustment" to its ban, saying that with so many countries lifting restrictions, ...
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The collapse of the sale of Arm is the latest challenge for Softbank founder Masayoshi Son, who has been buffeted by a downturn in the ...
News U.S. think tank identifies North Korea base likely intended for ICBMs
The Center for Strategic and International Studies based its report on Jan. 21 satellite images of the base at Hoejung-ni, in North Korea's Chagang province.
News Japan likely to extend pre-emergency for Tokyo and other areas
Officials think that an extension of the designation is needed because of a surge in new COVID-19 cases.
News Japan’s household spending fell for fifth straight month in December
The weak figure raises some concerns for policymakers hoping a rebound in consumer demand will support the economy.
Day 3 recap: Giant slalom favorite Mikaela Shiffrin slides out at Beijing Olympics as teenagers make an impact
Double gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin slid out in her bitterly disappointing opening race at the Beijing Olympics on Monday as two teenagers made their mark ...
News Drinking alcohol can curb increase in antibodies after boosters, study finds
Levels of antibodies after booster shots were 15% lower on average in people who drink alcohol than in those who do not, according to an ...
Showdown between ‘Ice Prince’ Yuzuru Hanyu and ‘Quad King’ Nathan Chen set to take center stage
Hanyu and Chen are the undisputed favorites in the men's figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics.
Yuzuru Hanyu hits ice for first practice in Beijing
The two-time reigning Olympic champion is preparing to skate in the men's short program on Tuesday and free skate on Thursday.
Snowboarder Rina Yoshika has surgery after Olympic crash, vows to return
The 22-year-old posted on Instagram on Monday saying "the surgery is over safely" and vowed to get back on her board when she recovers.