Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
China and Philippines clash in the South China Sea, prompting international support for the Philippines against Chinese aggression.
Japan
North Korea says Japan's prime minister offered to meet with leader Kim Jong Un soon
Stalled negotiations between North Korea and Japan over potential summit meeting.
At least eight dead as South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan
South Korean-flagged tanker capsized off Japan with 8 dead and 2 missing, carrying acrylic acid.
Commercial rocket seeking to be Japan's first to boost satellite into orbit is blown up right after liftoff
Kairos rocket explodes during satellite launch attempt in Japan.
Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says
Japanese high court rules denying same-sex marriage unconstitutional, urging government action.
Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes just seconds into inaugural flight
Japanese rocket Kairos explodes during inaugural launch by Space One.