The deal is part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration in the US.

From October, Japan’s minimum wage will rise across the country to exceed 1,000 yen for the first time, a development welcomed by workers but one that is expected to squeeze retailers such as discount supermarkets where higher personnel costs could lead to losses. (News On Japan)

Osaka City decided on September 30th to suspend new applications for so-called special zone minpaku, a category of private lodging that has seen a sharp rise in disputes with local residents. (News On Japan)

A man on trial for fatally shooting relatives with a crossbow in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, claimed in court on September 30th that the victims were "people who deserved to be killed" and added that he wants to be executed as soon as possible. (News On Japan)

A hairdresser operating a salon in Tokyo’s Omotesando district has been arrested on suspicion of luring a female client into the restroom and committing indecent acts, raising questions about how a well-known stylist with a large clientele carried out such conduct. (News On Japan)

The deal is part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration in the US.

The short-notice meeting has prompted speculation - which the Trump administration has tried to dampen.

UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

The rescue was temporarily halted on Tuesday as authorities say the building is at risk of further collapse.

The bodies of two young boys and their parents were recovered from their destroyed home in the Sumy region, rescuers say.

The bodies of two young boys and their parents were recovered from their destroyed home in the Sumy region, rescuers say.

Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament.

Jian Guo had worked in Brussels for five years for Maximilian Krah, while he was a member of the European Parliament.

For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.

Democrats say there are still "very large differences" between the two sides, while Republicans have accused them of "not doing the right thing".

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

The woman and her daughters had been sent to a foreigners' detention centre after they were found in July.

The woman and her daughters had been sent to a foreigners' detention centre after they were found in July.