Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

A fire broke out in an apartment building in Suginami, Tokyo, shortly before 2 a.m. on September 25th, after a mobile battery being used to charge a smartphone caught fire, leaving six people hospitalized for smoke inhalation and other injuries. (News On Japan)

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on September 25th that it will withdraw its "Africa Hometown" project, with President Akihiko Tanaka explaining at a press conference that widespread misunderstanding had created excessive burdens for local governments. (News On Japan)

Panasonic Holdings will begin soliciting early retirement applications next month at one of its core operating companies as part of broader restructuring efforts. (News On Japan)

Hoshino Resorts announced on September 25th that it will open the Nara Prison Museum in April next year, transforming the former Nara Prison, once used as a juvenile correctional facility, into a combined hotel and museum. (News On Japan)

The Israeli military says its "most powerful strike" in Yemen targeted security and military targets, but the Houthis say civilian facilities were hit.

The Israeli military says its "most powerful strike" in Yemen targeted security and military targets, but the Houthis say civilian facilities were hit.

One detainee was killed and two others critically injured after a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.

One detainee was killed and two others critically injured after a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.

The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.

The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.

Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

A 10-vehicle collision on Route 36 in Eniwa, Hokkaido, on Thursday morning left two people injured and set off a dramatic police pursuit, as the driver suspected of causing the crash abandoned his car and fled on foot before being arrested several kilometers away. (News On Japan)

Nearly $1 million worth of merchandise was stolen by about 25 people, according to police.

In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.

Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.

The government's multi-billion-dollar "nutritious meals programme" has been plagued by food poisoning.

Many tattoo artists have operated illegally for the past 30 years, leaving them at the sharp end of the law.