Shot in Toyko, Wim Wenders' film pays homage to Ozu and other Japanese filmmaking giants. Critics say this could be the German filmmaker's best work yet.
Japan, the third-strongest global economic power for over a decade, has been surpassed by Germany. It grapples with inflation, sluggish consumerism and demographic decline.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki revealed the kind of destruction possible with nuclear warfare. While notable disarmament efforts had been made in the years thereafter, that no longer seems to be the priority.
Countries near the South China Sea will have to find a way to live with rising tensions where a breakthrough between Beijing and Washington remains unlikely
Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the…
Japan on Friday unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two with a $320 billion plan that will buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional…
Japan needs to increase its military spending in the face of the "grim reality" of the threat from China and North Korea, a senior member of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Sunday…
Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on…
Without prompt and united action, Syria's transition risks veering off course, with devastating consequences for the country and the region. Time is of the essence.
Russia's claim of being a steadfast guarantor of security for allies has been dented, which could affect its expansion into Africa and Latin America and strain its ties with Central Asian countries
Regime change brings an opportunity to raise living standards, which have collapsed along with the national currency and years of war. The transition of power will be key.
Speaking to Al Majalla, they explain how art functions as a lens through which to examine events and their aftermath and helps them explore connections between the personal and the collective