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Japan’s central bank also suggested that a major overhaul of its stimulus program may be forthcoming.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership has become of the most fundamental issues of the 2016 election.

Russia and China will conduct joint naval and air drills in the contested waters in September.

The two new species of ants are being referred to as “dragon ants” because they remind scientists of Daenerys Targaryen’s pet dragons from the “Game of Thrones.”

Scientists found that the Pacific beetle cockroach produces a liquid food for its larvae that is unusually rich in protein, fat and sugar.

The new species, which is yet to be formally named, washed ashore on a beach in St. George two years ago and bore resemblance to Baird’s beaked whale.

Sitting around and watching TV all day could be bad for you. Who knew?

The sun-powered aircraft covered four continents, three seas and two oceans during its 17-stage journey, which started on March 9, 2015.

Reports of the photo-sharing app crashing began coming in late Monday, and the company’s suggested solution isn’t working for everyone.

Stocks of the Kyoto-based gaming company recorded its biggest decline since October 1990, plunging 17.7 percent.

An attacker broke into a care center for people with mental disabilities early Tuesday and began stabbing people, injuring 25.

Prime Minister Abe told reporters after a panel meeting, however, that Japan will work toward achieving its 600 trillion yen ($5.7 trillion) GDP target through reforms in spending.

Shares of Nintendo soared after the release of Pokémon GO. Now they are coming back down.

The advanced anti-missile system, which will be installed in the Korean Peninsula by the end of 2017, is expected to help South Korea counter the reclusive North’s threats.

Competing claims with China in the vital shipping lane are among the most contentious issues for the 10-nation bloc.

As worries over the impact of Britain’s Brexit vote eased, investors expect more stimulus from central banks in coming months.

A report by Save the Children, released Friday, lists a child prosperity index that is based on eight factors, including health, gender equality and education.

Legendary Entertainment is partnering with the Pokémon Co. to work on an action film based on the character of Detective Pikachu.

Citing Pokémon Go's polytheistic themes, religious iconography and apparent support for the theory of evolution, top clerics in Saudi Arabia called the Nintendo franchise game anti-Islamic.

The companies behind the game reportedly decided to cancel Wednesday’s launch due to concerns that the hype might overload the game’s servers.

The Korean People’s Army said U.S. military forces in South Korea will be the first targets of any attack, followed by South Korean “puppet” troops.