Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineas will be allowed to serve with the Australian military under the pact.

The Nikkei Stock Average surged by more than 1,900 yen at one point on the Tokyo market on October 7th, setting a new intraday record high. It was the first time in history the index has climbed into the 47,000 range, surpassing the symbolic 46,000 mark. (News On Japan)

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

The planned Trump Route in the South Caucasus could reshape the geopolitics of a region that borders Russia and Iran.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

Gisèle Pelicot's dominant stance was seen as a moment in France's MeToo movement but the enthusiasm appears to be wilting.

A security camera installed at a home in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward captured three bears, including two cubs, walking through a forested area on October 5th, prompting police to heighten their alert. (News On Japan)

A collision occurred on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line on the night of October 5th when a local train attempting to arrive at Kajigaya Station in Kawasaki City struck a stationary out-of-service train, causing several cars of the latter to derail. Investigators from the Japan Transport Safety Board arrived at the scene on the morning of October 6th to begin examining the cause of the accident. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Kyoto for the first time in six years to attend an international forum that began on October 5th, where discussions focused on the role and implications of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Kyoto for the first time in six years to attend an international forum that began on October 5th, where discussions focused on the role and implications of artificial intelligence in society. (News On Japan)

A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear while visiting Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO World Heritage village in Gifu Prefecture known for its traditional thatched-roof houses, on October 5th. The incident adds to a growing number of bear encounters reported across Japan in recent weeks. (News On Japan)

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

The Senate will meet again Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances of it passing appear slim.

Rescue teams have been deployed to clear the snow on the world's tallest mountain, Chinese state media reports.

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Strikes have continued in Gaza as mediators prepare to head to Egypt for talks starting on Monday.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

Russia says it carried out an overnight strike on Ukrainian military and infrastructure targets.