The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly’s special committee on the preservation and proper use of Mt. Fuji held its fourth meeting on October 21st, hearing from officials of Fujiyoshida City in neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture about their initiatives to curb “bullet climbing” — the practice of ascending the mountain overnight without adequate rest or preparation. (News On Japan)

The recovery of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages held in Gaza before the ceasefire.

Singapore has strict rules against protests and has effectively banned public gatherings related to the Israel-Gaza war.

The Bryansk facility produced gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components, Ukraine's military says.

The leaders' cancelled summit is just the latest twist in Trump's efforts to broker an end to the war, writes Anthony Zurcher.

A photograph of fireworks soaring above the Edo River in Chiba’s Ichikawa City — forming what looked like a glowing Mount Fuji — was taken down from city hall just one day after being displayed, following a single citizen complaint. (News On Japan)

Cold air brought Japan its lowest temperatures of the season on October 22nd, with even northern plains in Hokkaido blanketed by snow. (News On Japan)

Two coffins were handed over by Hamas to the Israeli military via the Red Cross in Gaza on Tuesday.

Alvaro Uribe was the country's first president to be criminally convicted, and faced 12 years' house arrest.

The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

Across the wider region, four people are reported to have been killed and 10 others injured.

The US vice-president's visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.

President Trump had said a summit would take place in Budapest on the war in Ukraine within two weeks.

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects the idea of halting the conflict at the current contact line.

Attorneys for the rap mogul filed a notice to the court and are expected to file a full appeal soon.