The Russian leader's announcement drew international condemnation and immediate targeted U.S. sanctions, as well as the promise of tougher measures soon.

Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren, has suggested that the country's border controls are not based on solid epidemiological grounds.

Under the system being considered, those who want a job in child care or education would need to submit proof that they are not a ...

The shuttering of many civil society groups has come after staffers were subjected to shadowy campaigns of threats and intimidation by so-called middlemen.

By prefecture, Tokyo had the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past week, followed by Osaka, Kanagawa, Aichi and Saitama.

"We will not rule out any option and will consider further measures swiftly," the prime minister said at a meeting of the Budget Committee of ...

The prime minister has vowed to resolve the crisis in coordination with the G7 and other members of the international community.