JAPAN

Beijing described Japan 's annual defense review as misleading and malicious.

Asian stocks got off to a bumpy start on Wednesday after earnings dragged down U.S. equities, while the dollar edged away from highs hit earlier this week.

According to a government source, North Korea could be planning to use to fire a long-range missile in October.

Political turmoil between Tokyo and Beijing could lead to profound economic fallout, an op-ed article said.

"China’s military development is of concern to the regional international community, including our country.”

Russia's plan to move ISS training to Crimea next year could put the U.S., which has opposed the Russian annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula, in an awkward position.

China's efforts to construct a military base on one of seven artificial islands China has created in the disputed Spratly Islands is a step too far, Japanese defense leaders claim.

The game will be available on PS3, PS4 and PS Vita in Japan from January 14.

The Chinese president called for an end to corruption in the military, and said soldiers and officers must fear “neither hardship nor death.”

About 12,000 American POWs held in Japan were pushed into forced labor during World War II.

The two-day service in Japan for Satoru Iwata saw employees and fans paying their respects, some even bringing game consoles.

Russia will introduce six long-range Tupolev Tu-22M3 bombers to its fleet before the end of this year.

The drill, in late August, will involve nearly 20 warships of various classes, as well as planes and helicopters.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for floods, landslides, gale and high winds in southern Japan.

Asian shares opened higher on Friday, while the dollar extended gains versus the euro and yen

The park that started it all cost $17 million to build.

The Philippines will host fighter jets and navy ships at the former U.S. naval base.

An attempt to fly the Solar Impulse 2 around the globe is delayed until April 2016 as engineers replace overheated batteries.

Over 3,000 people had been reportedly hospitalized between July 6 and July 12 across the country due to suspected heatstroke or heat exhaustion.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says a bolder security stance is vital to meet new challenges such as those from a rising China.

“We also hope North Korea will resolve issues surrounding its nuclear program by engaging in a dialogue with related countries in a sincere manner.”