Japan

AFP/APP Tokyo: Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide. Shanshan was 120…

AFP/APP Tokyo: A strong typhoon, Shanshan, is heading toward southern Japan, with forecasters warning of heavy rains, powerful winds, and potential transportation disruptions later this week. Typhoon Shanshan is expected to hit the…

AFP/APP Tokyo: Tropical Storm Maria made landfall in northern Japan on Monday, having dumped the most rain in some areas since records began and forced the cancellation of dozens of flights. Maria came ashore around 8:30 am (2330 GMT…

AFP/APP Tokyo: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday canceled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake." The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the…

AFP/APP Tokyo: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday, but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves lashed the coast. The quake hit at 4:42 pm (0742 GMT) off the…

AFP/APP Manila: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Saturday. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports…

AFP/APP Tokyo: Tokyo stocks fell more than three percent Thursday morning, weighed down by a surge in the yen after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) hiked interest rates and the Federal Reserve signaled a possible cut in its own rates later in…

AFP/APP Paris:  In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Japan clinched the gold medal in the men's team gymnastics competition after a surprising stumble by China in the final rotation. Daiki Hashimoto delivered a stunning…

News Desk Islamabad: A gang of elderly thieves in Japan has captured global attention.Comprising three men, all over 70 years old, this group has a combined age of 227 years. Recently, they were reported to have stolen money and…

AFP/APP Tokyo: Record heavy rain has led to the evacuation of thousands in northern Japan as rivers overflowed, washing away bridges and cars, according to officials and media reports. At least one person has been killed and four are…