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A Japanese startup comes up with a technology that allows a face mask to connect wirelessly with smartphones.

Behind the headlines and politics, a basic question remains: How much benefit is the U.S. getting out of its trade relationship with China?

Thailand to ease nightlife lockdown, allow some entry to foreigners

Half of Tokyo residents oppose Olympics in 2021: poll

France pulls plug on country's oldest nuclear plant

EU delays decision on border reopening

Rumors have swirled around Kim’s health, with the North Korean leader having been mysteriously absent from a national celebration on April 15.

An often-overlooked economic stimulus that requires no additional spending of federal dollars is trade enforcement.

U.S. stocks dropped on Friday although consumer spending jumped in May

Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree

New Zealand only has two billionaires: Soichiro Fukutake and Graeme Hart.

'Historic' - Australia and New Zealand chosen to host 2023 women's World Cup

China is quite content to have Japan remain as a country without a means of launching a military offense. The Communist superpower is understandably concerned when the U.S. steps in with no such restraints.

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In a statement, the North Korean embassy in Moscow said the country will deploy its nuclear weapons against the U.S. in "a particularly sensational event."

Japan confirms scrapping US missile defence system

Eiza González issued an apology after her old photos from a previous project in which she’s seen wearing blackface makeup resurfaced.

COVID crisis sinks global economy in 2020, collapsing GDP 4.9%: IMF

The deployment of marines by Taiwan to Pratas Island is supposed to be a temporary mission to train some Coast Guard officers and perform other routine duties.

Photo finish: end of an era as Olympus sells camera division

One conflict, two museums: how the Korean War still divides the peninsula