China’s Communist Party–affiliated media has sharply criticized Prime Minister Takai’s stated willingness to continue dialogue with Beijing, calling the approach “hypocritical and meaningless.” (News On Japan)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked uproar after declaring in parliament that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could qualify as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan—language that would allow Tokyo to exercise collective self-defense, including potential military action. (News On Japan)

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.

"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.

Authorities have described the attack as a "foiled terrorist plot", noting that the attackers were gunned down at the gate.

The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

The world-first law aims to reduce the "risks" children face online - but it's received pushback.

BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.

Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

Israel is allowing more food into Gaza, but aid workers say vital ingredients needed to improve people's diets are still missing.

Palau's strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan have made it a focus of US-China rivalry.

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

A man arrested on suspicion of killing three members of his family at their home in Sapporo’s Kita Ward on October 31st is believed to have attacked them in the first-floor living room, where all were later found collapsed. (News On Japan)

The former JR Fukuchiyama Line track bed along the Mukogawa ravine, now a popular hiking route, has reached peak autumn colors on the trees surrounding the trail as large numbers of hikers visit the area to enjoy the seasonal foliage. (News On Japan)