The House of Representatives held a plenary session on February 13th, during which Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reported on his visit to the United States. Regarding Nippon Steel’s planned acquisition of US Steel, he stated after the Japan-US summit that the two countries had "agreed on making a substantial investment rather than a takeover." (News On Japan)

Historical footage has surfaced showing Emperor Showa visiting Kumano City, while the Crown Prince and Princess toured agricultural research facilities in Aichi Prefecture. (News On Japan)

A new Doraemon-themed attraction has opened at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, celebrating the upcoming March release of the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Adventure. (News On Japan)

India's prime minister visits as Trump warns some US trading partners may face import taxes.

Danielle Sassoon, a Republican, quit rather than follow an order to stop pursuing corruption allegations against Eric Adams.

The incident is likely to have an impact on Germany's election in ten days, after it was revealed the suspect is an asylum seeker.

Ukraine's president says he will not be shut out of peace negotiations after Trump says he agreed to start talks with Putin.

The driver, who was detained at the scene, was a 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, police said.

The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.

The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.

Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.

Dell Simancas captures the moment his son, Adrián, is swallowed and spat out by a humpback whale.

Dell Simancas captures the moment his son, Adrián, is swallowed and spat out by a humpback whale.

The BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich.

Drone footage shows plumes of smoke and molten lava spewing from Europe's most active volcano.

The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.

The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.

The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.

They were convicted of a plot threatening to leak hundreds of personal photos, videos and medical records.

They were convicted of a plot threatening to leak hundreds of personal photos, videos and medical records.