The National Police Agency announced on May 28th that it will launch a new framework in cooperation with nine financial institutions aimed at rapidly tracing money stolen through special fraud schemes and other scams, as damages from such crimes reached a record high last year. (News On Japan)

The route dispute surrounding the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Osaka has been thrown back into uncertainty, with the long-discussed "Obama-Kyoto Route" effectively returned to square one as ruling coalition lawmakers consider eight alternative plans, including a route via Maibara Station in Shiga Prefecture. (News On Japan)

The “naphtha shortage” triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East is now spreading into Japan’s housing industry, with shortages of paint, thinner, insulation materials and other building products forcing construction delays across the country. (News On Japan)

Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas - a strategic port city - and shot down four Iranian attack drones.

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.

The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Toyota Motor has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of a recall affecting about 43,300 vehicles across six models, including the Land Cruiser, after instrument panels were found to sometimes fail to start properly when the engine is turned on, causing parts of the display not to appear. (News On Japan)