The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

Japan’s flagship luxury cruise ship Asuka II, measuring 241 meters in length and featuring 436 guest rooms, made a port call at Osaka Port, offering a rare glimpse inside one of the world’s most acclaimed cruise liners. The vessel has been ranked first for 31 consecutive years in the Cruise Ship of the Year reader poll conducted by Cruise magazine, standing out among roughly 300 ships worldwide. (News On Japan)

A shaved-headed man wearing sandals, half-length pants and a black T-shirt walked through Narita Airport around noon on Friday, surrounded by investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department. He briefly glanced at the assembled cameras before repeatedly bowing his head with a tense expression. (News On Japan)

The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

The Ukrainian leader says he will see the US president in Florida to discuss a US plan aimed at ending Russia's war.

Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion.

The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles and other southern counties after flash floods and mudslides.

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

The former leader is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 presidential election.

Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.