It comes ahead of a planned offensive in the city of Rafah, where 1.4 million people are sheltering.

A local chief tells the BBC some of the 280 abducted schoolchildren are in a "critical condition".

Undocumented Haitian immigrants are being deported from the Dominican Republic as unrest in Haiti grows.

Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.

Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.

Japanese fans are spending billions of yen supporting their favorite pop idols, from concert tickets to plush toys, in a growing phenomenon known as "Oshikatsu." (News On Japan)

In response to Nissan Motor Co.'s initiation of discussions for potential collaboration with Honda, Vice President Aoyama addressed the media on Thursday, indicating that various scenarios are being examined within the company. (News On Japan)

Young and tech-savvy victims are trapped and then forced into running illegal operations online.

Young and tech-savvy victims are trapped and then forced into running illegal operations online.

In LEGOLAND Japan's Miniland, where famous Japanese landmarks are recreated with LEGO bricks, a new exhibit named "Space Station" will be unveiled on Friday, complete with a rocket launch pad with smoke effects. (News On Japan)

Fukuoka Prefecture saw the appointment of its first female police station chief this month, who expressed her determination to focus on disaster preparedness. (News On Japan)

Saga Women's Junior College held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, attended by international students, adding a rich cultural diversity to the event. (News On Japan)

His party won a dramatic victory in the 2023 elections, but talks on forming a coalition continue.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted inspections on four major sesame oil manufacturers on Wednesday, suspecting them of colluding in price-fixing. (News On Japan)

LGBT+ activists hail the legal win but say real reform is still up to a conservative legislature.

LGBT+ activists hail the legal win but say real reform is still up to a conservative legislature.