Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.

Japan’s average life expectancy in 2023 saw a slight decline for women and remained unchanged for men, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (News On Japan)

The US president and Federal Reserve chair bickered over the cost and timeline of the Fed’s headquarters renovation project during a tour.

Why was SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son able to secure a meeting with Donald Trump before any other Japanese business leader? How did he manage to attract trillions of yen in investment from global leaders and major investors? And how did he build SoftBank into a global tech empire? (News On Japan)

Duterte faced impeachment over accusations of misusing public funds and threatening to kill the President.

The questioning by a US official, which will resume on Friday, comes amid a public clamour for the release of Epstein files.

Georges Abdallah will immediately be expelled to his native Lebanon after his release early on Friday.

Authorities and local hunters have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill.

Authorities and local hunters have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill.

Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.

Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.

Ward, a sitting member of New South Wales parliament, assaulted two young men, a jury found.

The theme park "Junglia Okinawa" opened on July 25th in Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Set amidst lush natural surroundings, the park offers a sense of openness and adventure, featuring 22 attractions including the "Dinosaur Safari," where visitors can ride through the jungle while being chased by dinosaurs. (News On Japan)

His private visit is exceptional as US presidents rarely promote their personal interests so publicly while in office.

From spring 2026, passengers will be able to ride the entire Tokyo Metro network using contactless payments via credit cards or smartphones, without the need for tickets or transit IC cards. (News On Japan)

Intense fighting at the disputed border has killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff accuses Hamas of showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza".

She has made her first comments since her father's death at the age of 76 on Tuesday, posting lyrics from the song Changes.

The verdict marks the end of the highly publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.

After an unusually cold early summer, the whole of Finland has been plunged into two weeks of high temperatures.