In August, the U.S. deployed its mid-range Typhon missile system to one of its bases in Japan for the first time, part of Washington’s effort to increase its presence and strengthen its military posture in the Asia-Pacific to counter China, its great power rival.

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Just three months into office, Japan’s first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi has called a snap February 8 election, dissolving parliament on day one to capitalise on high approval ratings and see

PM Takaichi plans to dissolve the House as a new poll shows nearly half of voters oppose calling an early election despite her rising approval ratings

Russia's Far East was buried under metres of snow by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years as a winter blast swept across Asia, dusting Shanghai white and grounding flights in Japan's northwest.

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and

A sharp sell-off in Japanese government bonds is adding to global market tension early Tuesday. Japan's 40-year yield jumped to 4% for the first time, while the 20-year yield surged 20 basis points to 3.

A new anti-ship cruise missile being developed in Japan can barrel roll to evade air defenses and hit its target.