The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.

The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

The murder of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday raises questions about why influencers are coming under attack.

Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

Hokkaido's minimum wage is expected to rise by 56 yen to a record 1,131 yen per hour in October, entering the 1,100-yen range for the first time, but workers and business owners are concerned that tax and social insurance thresholds could lead employees to limit their hours. (News On Japan)

Two kappa statues that served as symbols of a bridge in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, have been stolen after being cherished by local residents for 34 years, with police investigating whether the thieves targeted the sculptures for their copper. (News On Japan)

Tejpal, who has denied the accusations, can appeal against the verdict in India's Supreme Court.

There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.

They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.

A 63-year-old man from Shizuoka Prefecture has been arrested on suspicion of selling 10 stolen metal plaques, including nameplates bearing the names of bridges, to a scrap metal dealer in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture. (News On Japan)

The average summer bonus paid by major Japanese companies rose above 1 million yen for the first time, reaching a record 1,042,537 yen as strong corporate earnings and substantial wage increases lifted employee compensation. (News On Japan)

A proposal to allow children to decide whether to view graphic photographs and other harrowing materials at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum has sparked debate as the city marks the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing. (News On Japan)