The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan calls for redefining the Bank of Japan’s inflation target to “above 0%” from the current 2%. Read more
The win puts him on track for a potential showdown with a new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a general election that could be held in the coming months. Read more
Exactly a year after an explosive device was thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during an election campaign event in Wakayama Prefecture, the National Police Agency is intensifying surve... Read more
No political deepfake has alarmed the world’s disinformation experts more than the doctored audio message of U.S. President Joe Biden that began circulating over the weekend. Read more
Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 18 Chinese air force planes operating around the island and carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with Chinese warships on... Read more
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will retain her title as the world’s longest serving female head of government after her party swept more than half of the parliament seats in an elec... Read more
A record number of people are heading to the polls around the world this year, including in Asia. Read more
The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its “sacred” territory is unlikely to end no matter who wins Taiwan... Read more
The White House is gearing up for what could be U.S. President Joe Biden's last chance to put his stamp on the judiciary, as progressive advocates fret that he may fall short of appoint... Read more
A Chinese balloon was spotted crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, according to the island's Defense Ministry, as the self-ruled democracy heads toward its Jan. 13... Read more
