Russian deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow does not trust Tokyo's assurances and warned that Russia's response "will not go unanswered."
Tokyo removed oil companies and financial institutions from its sanctions list as Japan moves to back Syria's reconstruction under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hosted her Mongolian counterpart Nyam-Osor Uchral in Tokyo, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, security and energy.
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
A report from Anadolu Agency (Turkey) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
A report from Anadolu Agency (Turkey) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
A report from Anadolu Agency (Turkey) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
Analysts at OCBC say the Japanese yen, among the most undervalued major currencies, could be approaching a shift in direction.
The Japanese golfer held off a late charge from the chasing pack, closing with a steady back nine to win by five shots on Sunday.
The follow-up to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One premiered at the New York Film Festival, combining large-scale action with historical commentary, The Guardian reports.
Japan's Defense Ministry says Typhon systems will be moved to Kadena Air Base following joint drills, describing the move as temporary rather than a permanent deployment.
Takaichi said she had "no comment" on the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, Anadolu Agency reports.
Beibhinn Parsons set Ireland women's all-time try-scoring record as her side held off a late Japan comeback to win 31-24 in the WXV Global Series, the BBC reports.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in three decades on Thursday, tracking a broader surge in US Treasury yields.
Japanese government bond yields climbed to their highest level in three decades on Thursday, tracking a surge in U.S. Treasury yields.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said Trump gave her a detailed briefing on his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Yuki Korihara claims a gold medal in esports competition, becoming what is believed to be the youngest champion in the tournament's history.
Primary school student Yuki Kurihara becomes the youngest athlete in host nation Japan's Asian Games history after claiming gold.
Forecasters warn the storm could bring heavy rain to Japan's Kanto region, home to the capital, in the coming days.