Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.

Ukraine's deputy leader is heading to Washington to sign an agreement the White House has been pushing for.

Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.

Shizuoka Governor Heita Suzuki announced on April 30th that the prefecture will implement its “Cool Biz” dress code throughout the year starting in May 2025. Previously limited to the warmer months from May through October, the initiative encourages relaxed attire for government workers, such as going without neckties, to create a more comfortable working environment. (News On Japan)

During Golden Week, major sightseeing spots across Japan are expected to see heavy crowds, but in the Shumokucho district of Higashi Ward, Nagoya, visitors can quietly enjoy a retro atmosphere reminiscent of the Taisho era. (News On Japan)

Authorities are investigating whether a family of three died in circumstances linked to Monday's major outage.

The three officers had been missing for six days before divers recovered their bodies.

The government says armed illegal group are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces.

Taiwanese are warned against traveling to Somalia or Somaliland for their own safety before the ban is lifted.

Ali al-Samoudi, who has worked extensively with Western media, was detained during what the Israeli military said were counter-terrorism raids.

Two people are killed after a glacial lagoon overflowed in the Ancash region triggering a landslide.

The singer faced criticism after taking part in an all-female space flight earlier this month.

Two men were stabbed early Wednesday morning in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, leaving one dead in what police believe was a dispute over a restaurant bill. (News On Japan)

The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.

The arrest comes after three people, all reportedly under the age of 20, were shot dead in a hair salon.

The Nuclear Regulation Authority approved a draft review on April 30th confirming that safety measures at Hokkaido Electric Power’s Tomari Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 comply with the country’s updated safety standards. This effectively clears the unit for restart, making it the 18th reactor at 11 nuclear plants nationwide to pass the review under the new regulatory framework. (News On Japan)

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at the meeting starting today, as it takes time to assess the impact of the evolving U.S. tariff policy under Donald Trump. (News On Japan)

Toyota has announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Waymo, the autonomous driving division under Google's parent company, to move toward a new partnership. (News On Japan)

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to allow married couples the option of keeping separate surnames, but the initiative has little momentum in the current Diet session due to a lack of support from other parties. (News On Japan)

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a lake in Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture on April 29th, leaving one man seriously injured and another with minor injuries. (News On Japan)