A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a female esthetic salon manager in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on August 29, with investigators revealing that the suspect had previously used the salon multiple times and had been involved in a dispute over unpaid fees. (News On Japan)

The final trading session of the year concluded at the Osaka Exchange in Kitahama, Osaka, where the traditional year-end ceremony known as the “Dainokai” was held to mark the close of trading. (News On Japan)

Tetsuzo Fuwa, former chairman of the Japanese Communist Party and a central figure in the party for decades, died on December 30, the party announced. He was 95. (News On Japan)

The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.

TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.

The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.

The UAE denies Saudi claims it sent a shipment of weapons to separatists and pushed them to launch offensives against the Yemeni government.

Le Shuttle has also had to suspend services between Folkestone and Calais over a "power supply issue".

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.

The arrests come just a day after three police officers were killed during a siege in the town of Yalova.