An All Nippon Airways flight bound for Iwakuni was forced to return to Haneda Airport on the night of October 13th after a possible incident involving its landing gear and a runway light during takeoff. (News On Japan)

The Osaka-Kansai Expo, which ran for six months, came to a close on October 13, drawing large crowds eager to witness its final moments. A closing ceremony was held on the last day, during which the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) flag was handed over to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, host of the 2030 World Expo. (News On Japan)

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment.

When I went this weekend to take the oath to become an American citizen, I enountered disorder, and disappointment.

Production of Japan’s familiar 50cc motorized bicycles — a popular choice for short trips and errands — will come to an end in October, prompting a surge in demand as consumers scramble to purchase the last available models. (News On Japan)

A growing number of people are choosing to forgo traditional family graves, and a new type of burial site designed in the shape of ancient Japanese burial mounds has become so popular that more than 6,000 people are now on the waiting list. (News On Japan)

The European Broadcasting Union had previously announced it would hold a vote on Israel's participation in November.

President Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet on Sunday.

Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin.

Families say it ends "two years of hell" and a journey of "healing and rehabilitation" will now begin.

Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.

Thousands of people gather in Gaza and the West Bank to welcome Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed by Israel.

Canada's foreign minister visits Delhi as the sides restore ties strained by a murder on Canadian soil.

Paul Biya, who at 92 is the world's oldest head of state, is being challenged by nine candidates.

At least 64 people are dead and scores are missing after tropical storms triggered torrential rains.

At least 47 people are dead and scores are missing after tropical storms triggered torrential rains.

The US president was applauded by Israeli lawmakers for his role in brokering an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Israel is releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Video released by the Israeli military shows Mor smiling and embracing two relatives.