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Japan's top spokesman said Friday the government lodged a protest against Russia through diplomatic channels, adding that the drill had been conducted without prior notice.

For adults, vaccines proved to be safe and powerfully protective in clinical trials and were speedily authorized for use. But the trials in children were ...

The move comes as quasi-emergency measures in place in 18 prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi prefectures — are set to expire on March 21.

If fourth doses in Japan are administered six months after third shots, a second booster rollout could begin as early as this summer.

Kishida and Yoon also agreed to coordinate closely in addressing threats posed by nuclear-armed North Korea and the issue of Japanese nationals abducted in the ...

Crude oil, natural gas, wheat and other commodities have jumped, ramping up inflationary pressures in Japan.

Nations remain extraordinarily dependent on fossil fuels and are struggling to shore up supplies precisely at a moment when scientists say the world must slash ...

Beijing has declared its partnership with Moscow to be "rock solid," but it will be forced to walk a fine line.

China has refrained from making policy decisions provoking its neighbors, such as Japan, while avoiding expressing clear support for Russia's attack on Ukraine.

The news adds pressure on policymakers to ramp up fiscal stimulus to support Japan's economy.