The referendum held Sunday will allow the country to permanently host Russian forces while also extending the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko, results showed.

The continued decline in output suggests a further delay in Japan’s economic recovery with the outlook further clouded by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tokyo, which hopes to reach a decision soon, is eyeing sanctioning high-ranking government officials in Belarus over their roles in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This summer's Upper House election will be the first major national election for Izumi since he became CDP leader late last year.

Areas where a high proportion of beds for COVID-19 patients are occupied could see the measure extended by about two weeks.

Ukraine demanded an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops as a delegation arrived at Ukrainian-Belarusian border to take part in talks with representatives from ...

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Japan would also slap sanctions on top Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin in the wake of Moscow's invasion of ...