The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.

Japan's Digital Agency launched a new smartphone app on August 25 that combines identity verification and administrative procedures, allowing users to access both government and participating private-sector services through a single application. (News On Japan)

The 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.

The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.

Prime Minister Takaichi said the government will continue using subsidies to keep the nationwide average gasoline price at around 170 yen per liter, drawing on reserve funds set aside to respond to developments in the Middle East. (News On Japan)

A 23-year-old man died after his car overturned and was badly damaged in Nemuro, Hokkaido, early on August 24, with police investigating whether the vehicle may have collided with a brown bear or another wild animal after black fur was found attached to the wreckage. (News On Japan)

The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.

The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.

ANA Holdings' All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines will begin coordinating departure times on the Haneda-Okayama route from October 25, an unusual move by Japan's two largest airline groups as weak business travel, a weaker yen and rising fuel and labor costs put increasing pressure on domestic operations. (News On Japan)

The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.

The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.

The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".

Mark Carney accused Trump of wanting to "destroy" Canada's auto industry, and said he would only resume trade talks if the US comes with the "right attitude".

The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.

The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.