US has highest death toll at 24,428; Sweden sees sharp spike in fatalities; Germany is 'cautiously positive'

Churches close, face masks become a common sight as authorities in dozens of nations race to contain, or at least better manage, the COVID-19 outbreak

Towering over rivals at six foot three, US president has belittled candidates over their stature, dubbing five foot eight Michael Bloomberg 'Mini Mike'

Global leaders and top diplomats are repeating the mantra of 'de-escalation' and 'dialogue,' yet none has publicly laid out a path to achieving either

Other Asian nations with large populations of expatriate labor may face similar decisions amid the rapidly escalating tensions between US and Iran

Japanese PM tells Iranian president that Tokyo 'will patiently continue its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East,' says plans to send warships to region

Rouhani-Abe meeting reportedly set for later this month; Tehran and Tokyo have traditionally had friendly relations

59-year-old first in decades to ascend Chrysanthemum Throne following father's abdication, as Tokyo pardons 550,000 people

At start of three-day visit, PA president meets Japanese PM to discuss bilateral relations

PM's office had not confirmed trip, but diplomats were gearing for premier to attend ceremonies honoring Japan's emperor day before deadline to form coalition