Karnataka has passed a bill to prevent hate speech and hate crimes but critics say it could erode civil liberties.

The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

The US president on Tuesday claimed the ousted Venezuelan leader imitated his moves. Here's a side-by-side look at both men's dancing.

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

The Hankyu Takarazuka Line is notable for having an unusually large number of stations named after shrines and temples, a feature that reflects a distinctive approach to railway-led urban development in Japan. (News On Japan)

Japan’s scientific community was energized in 2025 by major news when Sakaguchi Shimon of Osaka University and Kitagawa Susumu of Kyoto University jointly won Nobel Prizes, marking a rare double win by Japanese researchers. (News On Japan)

Nishiki Market in Kyoto and Kuromon Market in Osaka, both long known as local kitchens with deep historical roots, are facing a major turning point as a surge in inbound tourism transforms how they operate and who they serve. (News On Japan)

Goldman Sachs, a major U.S. financial institution, is reportedly planning to launch a new fund focused on real estate investments in Japan, according to Bloomberg. (News On Japan)

New vehicle sales by six Japanese automakers in the United States rose 2.4% from the previous year to 6,023,492 units in 2025, the companies announced on January 5th, as demand remained firm despite higher tariffs introduced under the Trump administration, with three manufacturers surpassing their year-earlier results. (News On Japan)

Both yokozuna, Toyoshoryu and Onosato, performed a dedication ring-entering ceremony on January 6th at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo ahead of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on January 11th at Ryogoku Kokugikan, drawing a crowd of around 2,000 spectators under clear skies. (News On Japan)

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.

US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled in Amsterdam and Paris, with thousands of people stranded.

Donald Trump has said several times that he wants to acquire Greenland. But does the US have the right to take it?

The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.

Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for the EU?

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.