South Korea Has Run-In With Russian Jet During Its Patrol With China
The skirmish occurred over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a joint China-Russia air patrol Tuesday morning.
Japan
Suspected Arsonist In Japanese Animation Studio Fire Reportedly Had Criminal Record
Police officials said Shinji Aoba, a 41-year-old from Saitama City near Tokyo, spent three and a half years in prison for robbing a convenience store in 2012.
Heavy Rains Force Evacuation Orders For More Than 1 Million People In Japan
Some areas have already surpassed record rainfall levels, and with more rain in the forecast, the ground could simply give way, Japan's weather agency says.
Trump Tempers His Tone After Arriving At G-20 Summit In Osaka
President Trump highlighted the positive during a series of meetings at the G-20 summit in Japan. Setting aside complaints about unfair trade, the president cheered stronger ties with U.S. allies.
Pompeo Says 'There's No Doubt' Iran Attacked 2 Tankers
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledges to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route where the two tankers were hit.
Crew Of Norwegian-Owned Oil Tanker Arrives In Dubai After 'Hostile Attack'
The 10-member crew of Front Altair reached Dubai two days after explosions rocked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Backed by video evidence, the U.S. is blaming Iran.
On Historic Visit To Iran, Japan's Abe Hopes To Play Role Of Mediator With U.S.
The Japanese prime minister has offered to try to calm nerves between Washington and Tehran amid rising tensions that have followed the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
2 Killed, At Least 17 Others Injured In Japan Mass Stabbing
A knife-wielding man attacked a group of elementary school children as they were boarding a school bus at about 7:45 a.m. local time in the city of Kawasaki, according to news reports.
As Asia Transforms, Abe Looks To Clarify U.S.-Japan Alliance In Trump Meetings
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations about the goals of the U.S.-Japan summit, including clarity on North Korea and economic deals.
Prelude To A Rumble: In Visit Including Wrestling Match, U.S.-Japan Rifts Exposed
President Trump's ceremony-laden Japan visit featured a sumo match and an audience with the new emperor. Despite talk of an ironclad alliance, rifts over trade, Iran and North Korea stood out.