Japan's parliament enacted legislation on July 24 to establish a secondary capital capable of maintaining legislative and administrative functions if Tokyo is struck by a major disaster, while also seeking to reduce the excessive concentration of population and economic activity in the capital. (News On Japan)

Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi entered the final full day of the extended Diet session on July 24 facing pressure from both parliament and financial markets, as opposition parties prepared to question her in Budget Committee deliberations while the ruling bloc sought to complete legislation central to its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party. (News On Japan)

Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .

Tokyo stocks fell sharply on July 24, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 64,611.15, down 2.73%, as renewed concern over the cost of artificial intelligence investment triggered another technology selloff while oil above $100 a barrel and a yen near 40-year lows intensified fears of imported inflation. (News On Japan)

The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?

At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.