Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stood side by side before the cameras on October 31st at 5 p.m. for a moment that drew intense attention. “Hello, please this way,” said Xi as the two leaders exchanged a handshake lasting roughly 10 seconds in front of their national flags. Takaichi’s expression was stiff at first but softened slightly into a faint smile, while Xi’s face remained largely unchanged. (News On Japan)

A man accused of killing and injuring four family members with a crossbow in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, was sentenced to life in prison on October 31st, after the Kobe District Court rejected the prosecution’s demand for the death penalty. (News On Japan)

The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.

This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.

This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.

Authorities report at least 30 people have been killed in Haiti and 19 in Jamaica as a result of the devastating storm.

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star said she believed the moon landing was fake.

In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star said she believed the moon landing was fake.

The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.

The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.

The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.

The president sets the limit at 7,500 for the coming year, a dramatic cut from 125,000.

The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.

The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.

Thousands of US adoptees do not have citizenship despite being brought to the country as babies decades ago. Now many fear deportation.

Families displaced by the ongoing ethnic conflict are anxious as a government deadline to shut down relief camps nears.

Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.

Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.