The name of the commercial complex opening next year inside a new skyscraper in Sakae, Nagoya, has been decided as "Haera." The commercial complex inside the Landmark Nagoya Sakae, a skyscraper under construction at the intersection of Hisaya Odori and Otsu-dori that will feature a hotel, a cinema, and other facilities across 41 above-ground floors and four basement levels, has been named "Haera" ahead of its opening next year. (News On Japan)

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly decided on October 14th to replace its traditional 18-karat gold member badges with gold-plated ones, in response to soaring gold prices that recently hit a record high. (News On Japan)

Crows celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

More than 450 cars — from sleek red Ferraris celebrating 20 years of Nagoya’s sister-city ties with Turin to world-class rally machines — attracted a wide range of petrol heads in Hisaya Odori Park over the weekend. (News On Japan)

Authorities in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward killed a mother bear and her cub on October 14th after the pair were caught in a box trap, marking the latest incident in a string of bear encounters in the city’s Nishino district. (News On Japan)

Loose socks and instant cameras — once symbols of 1990s youth culture — are making a comeback as part of a growing “Heisei retro” trend that blends nostalgia with a fresh appeal among Japan’s younger generation. (News On Japan)

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

A 14-year-old junior high school student died after falling from a building in Tokyo’s Kabukicho district, and a man standing nearby was injured when she struck him as she fell. Police say the girl may have overdosed on over-the-counter medication before the incident. (News On Japan)

Kinki University’s new Osaka Medical Campus, set to open in Sakai in November, has been unveiled as part of a major relocation project aimed at revitalizing the university’s medical education and healthcare services in southern Osaka. (News On Japan)

The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz.

The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.

Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.

Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.

They include officers from the FBI, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.

The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.