The winter tradition of kotatsu-equipped boats has begun in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, where small hibachi braziers are placed beneath the tables on shared boats as the seasonal service gets underway. (News On Japan)

The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.

Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.

For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.

Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, celebrated her 24th birthday on December 1st after a year marked by a series of first-time imperial events, public duties and her inaugural overseas official visit, according to the Imperial Household Agency. (News On Japan)

We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.

Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party.

The US president is threatening to cut aid to Honduras if his favoured right-wing presidential candidate does not win.

The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.