The Japanese government has established a plan to secure sufficient oil through early next year by utilizing alternative routes and procurement methods, as the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy flows, prompting full-scale efforts from May to secure alternative sources of crude oil. (News On Japan)

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

Residents say they support the administration's immigration agenda - but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

Chapal Bhaduri was Bengal’s biggest stage queen - until women arrived and the spotlight moved on.

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.

As the Iran conflict shows signs of prolonged escalation, Japan’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil is driving a sharp surge in naphtha prices—an essential raw material for plastics—forcing manufacturers to implement unprecedented price hikes of over 30% while raising concerns that widespread cost increases and potential shortages across food packaging, medical supplies, and daily goods could intensify from May onward if supply disruptions persist. (News On Japan)

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's second crew member, US media reports.

A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's second crew member, US media reports.