Myeong Jae-wan fatally stabbed the student in February after luring her into a classroom.

Myeong Jae-wan fatally stabbed the student in February after luring her into a classroom.

A manhunt is underway to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - are broken up.

The family of the author, known for To Kill A Mockingbird, say newly found stories reveal her brilliance.

The blaze broke out at a key logistics hub in Dhaka that stored clothes and other goods.

Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including the US' tariffs.

Kyoto’s world-famous Arashiyama district, a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists, is facing a growing problem of graffiti etched into the bamboo along its iconic “Bamboo Grove Path,” with more than 350 stalks now damaged — a practice that experts warn could eventually cause bamboo to weaken, fall, and even injure visitors. (News On Japan)

Around Osaka Station, nine long-distance bus terminals operate in close proximity, making the area one of Japan’s most competitive hubs for highway bus travel. Despite the speed of planes and shinkansen, the affordability and convenience of buses continue to attract a loyal following. (News On Japan)

California Governor Gavin Newsom had shut down the freeway, even though White House officials said it was safe.

California Governor Gavin Newsom had shut down the freeway, even though White House officials said it was safe.

Tokyo’s seas and rivers, once considered lawless backwaters beyond the reach of regular policing, are now under constant watch by a dedicated force known as the “water police,” specialists who patrol the capital’s waterways, chase down smugglers, stop reckless jet ski riders, and carry out dramatic rescue missions to save lives. (News On Japan)

The 18 decommissioned Confederate monuments have been deconstructed and displayed to make a statement on the horrors of slavery.

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

The Emirates flight reportedly hit a vehicle one the ground as it came into land at the international airport.

Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa announced his decision to remain in office during an emergency press conference held on October 17th at 3:30 p.m., following public criticism over a scandal involving a meeting with a married city employee at a hotel. (News On Japan)

The wholesale price of rice traded between businesses is expected to reach an unprecedented level of over 36,000 yen per 60 kilograms despite a bumper harvest this year, according to interviews conducted by JNN, highlighting the intense competition among buyers and the distorted dynamics of Japan’s rice market. (News On Japan)

A violent attack early on October 20th in Ibaraki Town, Ibaraki Prefecture left one man dead and another injured after they were stabbed with what appeared to be a bladed weapon inside an apartment. Police are investigating the case as a murder. (News On Japan)

Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.

A woman in her 40s suffered a serious injury after being trapped in a mechanical parking system in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Ward on October 19th. (News On Japan)