The acolyte of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to make a sharp turn to the right on immigration and defence.

Geopolymers are an advantageous alternative to Portland cement in certain applications. Depending on the raw materials and the processing conditions, these materials can present high initial ...

Ann Li (7), United States, def. Varvara Gracheva, Russia, 6-4, 6-0. Leylah Annie Fernandez (4), Canada, def. Hailey Baptiste, United States, 6-2, 7-5. Jaqueline ...

WASHINGTON: The United States said on Wednesday (Oct 8) it was adding 15 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list for facilitating the purchase of American electronic components found in drones ...

TOKYO -- Japanese oil refiner Eneos Holdings will invest roughly 20 billion yen ($132 million) to test large-scale production of liquid hydrogen in Australia, eyeing demand for an easily transportable ...

For the first time in history, Japan’s ruling party has elected a woman as its leader. Sanae Takaichi, 64, is an unconventional figure — and now she’s on track to become Japan’s first female prime ...

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), holds a press conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025.

Sanae Takaichi has risen above a male-dominated field to become leader of Japan's ruling party. Photo: AAP A drummer and heavy metal fan, Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is no stranger to making noise in her ...

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, holds a press conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025. REUTERS ...