Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was released by Moscow in return for the freeing of Russian-German Arthur Petrov.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Legoland Japan in Minato Ward, Nagoya, ahead of expansion work for the park’s Lego Ninjago World area. (News On Japan)

Low-cost carrier Peach has launched a new route connecting Kansai Airport and Seoul’s centrally located Gimpo Airport, offering more convenient access to the South Korean capital. (News On Japan)

Japan’s largest crime syndicate, the Yamaguchi-gumi, based in Kobe City, has announced it will end its long-running feud with rival groups. (News On Japan)

A new treatment using iPS cells, known for their ability to transform into any type of cell in the body, is poised to become the first of its kind in the world. A venture from Osaka University has applied to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for approval to manufacture and market the innovative therapy. (News On Japan)

India's trade detachment may cushion it as others scramble to adjust to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause.

With just three days until the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, a photo taken during a trial run showing a row of children's toilets without partitions and a wide, exposed space—including a visible men's urinal—has drawn widespread attention on social media. (News On Japan)

As many people prepare to travel by Shinkansen and other trains during the upcoming holidays, this article takes a look at a beloved companion of train journeys in Japan: the ekiben, or train station lunch box, which is also gaining popularity among foreign tourists. (News On Japan)

Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015.

It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.

The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

The former first lady says people were wrong to make assumptions that the couple were getting a divorce.

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

Pilot lost control after bird in cardboard box slid off a passenger's knee and knocked controls, aviation authority finds.

A play critical of the government was initially disqualified from the competition under unclear circumstances.

The Evangelical Christian has long been a fervent supporter of Israel.