A cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean with a Japanese passenger on board has become the center of a widening international health response, as multiple countries confirm infections linked to a rare strain of hantavirus capable of limited human-to-human transmission. (News On Japan)

Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.

A total of 58 gravestones at a cemetery in Tsukigata, Hokkaido, were found toppled on May 4th in what police suspect was a deliberate act of vandalism targeting a burial site for former prisoners dating back to the Meiji era. (News On Japan)

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

The rapid spread of artificial intelligence into classrooms is transforming how students learn and how teachers work, with pilot programs across Japan highlighting that the key lies not in relying entirely on AI but in using it effectively. (News On Japan)

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.