Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Maysak hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia …
UN chief urges Japan, others to meet goals on climate change
The United Nations chief urged Japan and other wealthy nations on Thursday to give up their reliance on coal and other fossil fuels and commit to investments in green energy as they recover …
Dramatic images show lone survivor being rescued after ship with 43 crew and 5,800 cows sinks off Japan
The cause of the distress call was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Maysak.
Japan’s prime minister is resigning. This is how Abe transformed Japanese politics.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe abruptly announced his resignation on Aug. 28, citing health concerns. The longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history, Abe presided over a period of …
Japan’s Suga pledges focus on coronavirus but details remain sketchy
As Japan’s ruling party seeks a new leader to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, health experts worry that his successor may prioritize reviving the recession-hit economy over its pledge to …
Ship carrying nearly 6,000 cattle capsized in storm off Japan, rescued crewman says
Gulf Livestock 1 sent a distress signal from the East China Sea as Typhoon Maysak lashed the region with heavy seas and strong winds.
Queensland vet was onboard ship missing after typhoon off Japan’s coast
A 25-year-old Queensland vet and new father was one of two Australians on board a ship that has reportedly capsized off the coast of Japan.
Backroom deals, old-school politics help rise of Japan’s likely new premier
Japan’s ruling party has yet to vote on a successor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe but his loyal lieutenant looks set to win the post, the result of backroom maneuvering and bargaining that began months …
Cargo ship carrying 43 crew and thousands of cattle sinks off Japan, survivor tells rescuers
The freighter was carrying about 5,800 head of cattle from New Zealand to China when it encountered rough seas caused by Typhoon Maysak.
British Museum acquires ‘lost’ drawings of Japan’s Hokusai
The British Museum said Thursday it had acquired 103 “lost” drawings from the 19th century of Japanese artist Hokusai, whose internationally renowned work includes the iconic “The Great Wave”.