Tensions overshadow 70th anniversary of key Japan-Soviet declaration

Japan to restart accepting foreign workers for meal services at some facilities

The government aims to adopt the plan at a Cabinet meeting in December.

China reveals advanced nuclear sub was used to test-fire missile

China had only conducted two publicly known ICBM tests in the Pacific before July, and both were land-based launches.

New species of sperm whale identified from fossils found in Gunma

The species combines traits of ancient and modern sperm whales, and is the third new sperm whale species identified from…