Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.

Japan’s largest rice wholesaler, Shinmei Holdings, has laid out its view of where rice prices are heading and how it plans to secure the staple’s future, as households grapple with the sharpest price pressure in years and farmers continue to exit an industry where profits are thin. (News On Japan)

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.

The nor'easter storm already has left tens of thousands without power and led to thousands of cancelled flights.

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.

Cheryl Grimmer's family have been petitioning police to consider the new evidence they say they've found.

The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.

How will AI transform marketing? The answer, according to leading marketer Kazuki Nishiguchi, lies not in marginal efficiency gains but in a dramatic restructuring of business itself, as AI agents move closer to consumers and potentially displace even dominant platforms such as Amazon. (News On Japan)

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.

An elevator at Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward made an emergency stop on February 22nd, trapping 20 passengers for about six hours before they were safely rescued with no injuries reported, and the landmark tower remained closed on February 23rd while the operator announced it would also remain temporarily closed on February 24th for further safety inspections and investigation. (News On Japan)

Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", is head of one of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels.

Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.

The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.