Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.

Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

A blizzard warning issued for Sapporo, Hokkaido, on February 19th brought typhoon-level gusts reaching 26 meters per second, triggering whiteout conditions, grounding flights at New Chitose Airport, suspending trains, closing 341 schools, and leaving roads, cars, and daily life buried under rapidly accumulating snow. While the main storm has weakened, hazardous conditions such as reduced visibility, icy roads, and drifting snow remained a concern into February 20th. (News On Japan)

Ski resorts in Japan are experimenting with sharply contrasting pricing strategies—from free weekday lift tickets to premium passes costing 33,000 yen—in an effort to revive a declining ski population and stimulate local economies, as operators seek new ways to attract visitors amid rising costs. (News On Japan)

The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.

JR East announced today that it will launch a new service around autumn this year allowing passengers to reserve Shinkansen seats in as little as one minute. (News On Japan)

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.

Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who launched the second Takaichi Cabinet on February 18th, signaled strong determination to secure passage of next fiscal year’s budget within the current fiscal year, even as a proposal to drastically shorten parliamentary deliberations has triggered backlash from opposition parties accusing the government of disregarding the Diet. (News On Japan)

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.

Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.

Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.

Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.

The president's comments come just a day after the US gave its official backing to the UK's Chagos deal.

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.