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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bow during a memorial service marking the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II at the Nippon Budokan Hall on Thursday in Tokyo.

Japan's Emperor And Prime Minister Mark WWII Surrender In Contrasting Annual Rituals

On the 74th anniversary of Japan's surrender, Emperor Naruhito expressed "deep remorse" for his country's wartime role. Meanwhile, Shinzo Abe sent offerings to a shrine that honors Japan's war dead.

Computer cafes in South Korea, such as the Oz PC Bang in the Gangnam district of Seoul, are often shiny places with big, comfy chairs, huge screens and fast Internet.

Hooked On The Internet, South Korean Teens Go Into Digital Detox

Online gaming and other digital activities cause problems in people's health, relationships and studies. Government centers treat teen boys and girls who struggle to cut down on use of tech devices.

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper (front right), flanked by South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo (center), arrives at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, on Friday.

Defense Chief Esper Wraps Up Asia Trip As Alliance Comes Under Pressure

The Pentagon has signaled a possible shift in the military balance in the region, calling for the U.S. to deploy land-based, intermediate-range missiles in Asia.

South Korean protesters gathered in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Friday, holding placards that denounce the Japanese government's decision regarding exports to South Korea.

Japan Drops South Korea From Favored Trade List As Long-Simmering Tensions Flare

South Korea's finance minister said Seoul, in turn, will take Tokyo off its own list of trusted partners. Experts worry the dispute could undermine U.S. security ties with chief Asian allies.

South Koreans in Seoul on Wednesday watch a news report about a missile launch.

North Korea Conducts 3rd Missile Test Since Last Week Amid Stalled Talks With U.S.

It wasn't immediately clear what type of weapon was tested early Friday, but South Korea's military noted the missiles traveled at hypersonic speeds and flew about 137 miles.

Pedestrians walk past a screen in Tokyo reporting about North Korea's test firing of a rocket system off the coast of North Korea on Wednesday.

North Korea Says It Tested New Rocket System For Use Against Ground Troops

Pyongyang said the new multiple rocket system would cause "inescapable distress" to enemy forces. The test on Wednesday was first thought to be of a short-range ballistic missile.

Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus perform onstage at the 2019 BET Awards.

Lil Nas X Lassos The Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Song In U.S. Chart History

The song's now-unparalleled success is, more than anything else, a pure expression of how the Internet is now everything. Welcome to the future, y'all.

A man watches a television showing file footage of a North Korean missile launch, at a railway station in Seoul on Thursday after North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea.

North Korea Conducts Missile Tests While Bolton Meets With Officials In Seoul

The test of short-range missiles — one of which may be a new design — is seen as a pressure tactic on Washington as Pyongyang warns against a resumption of U.S.-South Korea military exercises.

South Korea says a Russian A-50 AWACS command and control aircraft entered its territorial airspace twice, prompting South Korea to fire hundreds of warning shots toward the plane.

South Korea Has Run-In With Russian Jet During Its Patrol With China

The skirmish occurred over disputed islands in the East China Sea during a joint China-Russia air patrol Tuesday morning.

2 San Diego County Card Rooms Face Laundering Charges

Palomar Card Club, Seven Mile Casino and 25 people face charges of illegal gambling, money laundering and prostitution-related crimes.

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