King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.

A large gulf remains between the US and European view of how to end the Ukraine war.

A large gulf remains between the US and European view of how to end the Ukraine war.

Milei's radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism.

The King and Queen portraying Ryukyu royalty promoted highlights of the upcoming Shuri Castle Restoration Festival, which will begin on November 1. The annual festival celebrates the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom and aims to build momentum for the ongoing restoration of Shuri Castle, which was destroyed by fire in 2019. (News On Japan)

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.

Venezuela's attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a "colony".

The US intends to turn Venezuela into a "colony", Venezuela's attorney general says.

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

More homebuyers in Japan are turning to ultra-long housing loans, with some mortgages now stretching as long as 50 years as buyers try to keep monthly payments down in the face of sharply higher construction costs. (News On Japan)

A factory tour offering a close look at Shinkansen maintenance facilities began on October 25th at JR Central’s Hamamatsu Works in Hamamatsu City, drawing large crowds of railway enthusiasts and families. The event, titled “Go to JR Central Hamamatsu Factory,” has been held annually since 2022 to help visitors experience the Shinkansen up close. (News On Japan)

Kyoto, long celebrated as Japan’s iconic autumn destination, is now facing a striking shift in its tourism landscape. In the city’s most famous spots, foreign tourists far outnumber Japanese visitors, raising questions about over-tourism and the city’s future balance between hospitality and livability. (News On Japan)

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.

Kurdish counter-terrorism officials tell the BBC so-called Islamic State cells in Syria are regrouping and increasing attacks.

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

Trump has announced he's adding 10% to his current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.