TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. 14 confirmed dead after M7.1 quake in ...

SEOUL - South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Thursday it will launch inspections of the wedding industry starting next ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday said her government will implement a cut in the consumption tax rate on ...

Firefighters water a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put ...

The recent powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture has left residents reeling from the impact, with local people ...

Japan's former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached the quarterfinals of the DC Open for the first time, while compatriot and ...

The anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess" has been capturing hearts since its premiere in July 2026. Set in the "Maiden ...

The N700ST train for Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. is unveiled at a shipment ceremony in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture on July 30, 2026. (Kyodo) The N700ST train for Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. is ...

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka was found to have abused his authority on multiple occasions to bully his subordinates and ...

Munetaka Murakami blasted a game-tying solo home run, his 23rd of the season, as the Chicago White Sox walked off the New ...

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing ...

TOKYO - Naturalized players challenging Japan Rugby League One's new eligibility rules share the goal of developing more homegrown talent but want a fair transition that recognizes their contributions ...