Japan's environment ministry says the pollen season has started early this year. The allergy season usually starts in ...

Japan's central bank resumes its steady climb away from free money, as policymakers become more convinced that rising prices ...

US President Donald Trump has moved quickly to upend economic policies in the world's biggest economy. NHK World's Esaki ...

Japan's charter bus companies are having to reinvent themselves in light of rising operating costs and fewer drivers.

US authorities are cracking down on undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Meanwhile, the new administration is ...

The Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates suggests the BOJ is trying to adjust policy as the economy goes through ...

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China's growing retiree population is set to drive about 10 percent of the country's GDP by 2035. NHK World's Nakamura Genta ...

NHK has learned that Japan's government and ruling coalition are considering sending Diet members to a UN nuclear weapons ban treaty conference without observer status.

Under a six-week ceasefire that began on Sunday, Hamas agreed to release 33 hostages in phases. Local media say Israel will release 200 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.

The World Health Organization says it is reviewing its priorities to reduce costs following US President Donald Trump's ...

US President Donald Trump has visited areas devastated by wildfires in California and pledged all-out efforts to help put out ...