Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.

The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

China's exports of rare-earth magnets to Japan in March fell 17.3% from the previous month to 184 tons, China's General Administration of Customs said on April 20. (News On Japan)

The approval rating for the cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rose 3.1 percentage points from March to 70.2%, recovering to the 70% range for the first time in two months, according to an FNN public opinion survey. (News On Japan)

Rain affected parts of Japan on Tuesday morning as a low-pressure system and front moved through, bringing heavier downpours in some areas. Skies are expected to clear across much of the country this afternoon. However, yellow sand drifting in from the Asian continent is forecast to spread over a wide area, raising concerns over reduced visibility and worsening health conditions. (News On Japan)

Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.

Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

Japan's weather agency and the Cabinet Office issued a 'Hokkaido-Sanriku Offshore Subsequent Earthquake Advisory' after an earthquake measuring upper 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale struck off Sanriku. (News On Japan)

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.