An elderly man, who lost his wife to cancer, survives on a monthly income of only 45,000 yen. We take a close look at his "real life" on the day he receives his pension. (News On Japan)

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

A giant water column erupted Thursday near Gion in Kyoto, possibly due to a burst water pipe, exceeding the height of a four-story building. (News On Japan)

India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.

India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.

Developing computer games can be wildly expensive so some hope that AI can cut the cost.

Officers in riot gear arrested 209 people as they dismantled their weeklong pro-Palestinian protest.

Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

The White House has downplayed the comments, saying the president 'values' India and Japan's friendship.

Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.

Officials said the measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid.

Defence pursues a heated line of questioning with Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer, who brokered hush-money deal.

A defence lawyer pursued a heated line of questioning with Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer, who brokered the hush-money deal

Nagano Prefecture's Shiga Kogen is bustling with spring skiers, with significant snow remaining at the Yokoteyama-Shibutoge Ski Resort in Yamanouchi Town. (News On Japan)

A consortium led by Mitsui Fudosan, selected to redevelop the former Tsukiji Market site, revealed at a press conference held in Tokyo on May 1st, plans to invest 900 billion yen in creating a multi-purpose stadium capable of accommodating 50,000 people. (News On Japan)

Media reports say US President Joe Biden has blamed Japan's economic troubles on xenophobia while arguing that the US economy is growing because it accepts immigrants. (NHK)

Prosecutors allege the politician bought assets worth far more than his official income could cover.

Prosecutors allege the politician bought assets worth far more than his official income could cover.

The 19-year-old technician says she painted 4,000 nails in an attempt to break the world record.

Benjamin Netanyahu has called reports of possible International Criminal Court action "an outrage".