Potential challengers include Sanae Takaichi, who came second to Ishiba in last year’s LDP leadership race; Takayuki Kobayashi, a former minister for economic security; and Shinjiro Koizumi, son of ...

The Japanese government said it is responding to "crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of ...

Soaring prices, lagging incomes and burdensome social security payments are the top issues for frustrated, cash-strapped voters. Stricter measures targeting foreign residents and visitors have also ...

A new report from Japan's Defense Ministry accurately identifies China as the greatest threat to global stability since World ...

Colombia remains a key hub for illegal arms trafficking in Latin America -- a persistent threat that fuels internal conflict ...

Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's ...

In its 2025 white paper, Japan's Defense Ministry said the world faces the most perilous security environment since World War ...

Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual ...

Japan's defense officials have warned China's intensifying military activities could "seriously impact" its security, while also using their annual white paper to highlight the growing alliance of ...

Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March ...