At least five people died in the fire and more than 280 were rescued off the coast of Sulawesi island.

Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.

Rapidus, the company leading Japan's drive to domestically produce next-generation semiconductors, announced on July 18th that it has successfully confirmed the operation of a prototype 2-nanometer chip. (News On Japan)

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.

Nissan Motor will shut down its historic Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture by the end of fiscal 2027, closing a facility that helped launch the Datsun Bluebird in 1961 and played a pivotal role in Japan’s personal car boom. (News On Japan)

A bear culled on July 18th in the southern Hokkaido town of Fukushima has been confirmed through DNA testing to match hair found on the clothing of a man who died on July 12th. (News On Japan)

More than 100 people a day have been seeking treatment for injuries or health issues at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which marked its third month in operation in mid-July. With sweltering summer heat bearing down on the venue, visitors have been turning to on-site clinics for urgent care. (News On Japan)

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

People in Deir al-Balah are told to leave, as the IDF prepares to launch its first ground offensive in the city during its war against Hamas.

The incident happened in Vietnam's popular Ha Long Bay during bad weather, with several people still missing.

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

The Nepal Pavilion, the only facility that had remained closed since the start of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, finally opened on July 19th, more than three months after the event began. (News On Japan)

The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.