Ukraine's president says he wants to "intensify" peace talks nearly four years after Moscow's invasion.

Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but "what happened eroded our global credibility", President Samia says.

Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.

Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.

Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Trump will welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

A new report by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) alleges "systematic killings and cover-ups".

President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture".

Takaichi’s administration is moving closer to finalizing its economic package aimed at easing the strain of rising prices, with the government preparing a set of measures that include a gasoline tax cut, fresh investments across 17 priority fields and expanded subsidies for electricity and gas bills. (News On Japan)

Foreign luxury hotels are increasingly incorporating kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique, into their interiors, with the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka drawing particular attention from overseas visitors for its striking geometric patterns crafted without the use of nails. (News On Japan)

Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.

Ever wonder how buildings in Japan stay safe from strong winds, heavy rain, and earthquakes? (News On Japan)

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to Jeffrey Epstein.

Officials inspected a planned mega-solar construction site around the Kushiro Wetland on November 17th as staff from Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Hokkaido government visited the area together with Nippon Ecology President Matsui Masanori to confirm whether the project could affect the breeding and growth of red-crowned cranes. (News On Japan)

Autumn seems to be passing quickly this year, with peak foliage arriving almost before many have had time to notice. To help readers avoid missing the season’s highlights, reporters visited some of the best spots now at their most vibrant. (News On Japan)

Cases of inappropriate childcare are emerging across the country, and a recent incident in Higashi-Osaka has renewed concerns about how young children are being treated in nurseries. (News On Japan)

Japan’s traditional employment practices are once again under scrutiny as debate intensifies over so-called “do-nothing middle-aged workers,” with critics arguing that long-standing structural issues in hiring, promotion, and job assignment have allowed a segment of workers to lose motivation while remaining in secure positions. (News On Japan)