Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.

At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.

The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.

At the start of the year, gold and silver briefly reclaimed their positions as the world’s largest assets by market capitalization amid heightened global uncertainty. (News On Japan)

In the year 2026, the concept of scarcity for assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver has evolved beyond traditional boundaries of supply constraints. (News On Japan)

A wave of new subscription-style services is drawing attention in Sapporo, with everything from coffee and craft beer to cleaning now being offered for a flat monthly fee. (News On Japan)

A traditional New Year archery contest known as “Toshiya” is being held at the national treasure Sanjusangendo Temple in Kyoto, with 20-year-olds and other young participants competing to test their skills. (News On Japan)

The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.

Three death row inmates have lost a lawsuit seeking to stop executions by hanging, after the Osaka District Court ruled that their claims could not be pursued through an administrative case and that the current method does not violate the Constitution. (News On Japan)

A logistics company based in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, a key transport hub in Kyushu, has developed a massive high-performance refrigerated warehouse in-house, using advanced technology to extend the freshness of vegetables and fruit and help farmers avoid the income squeeze known as “bumper crop poverty.” (News On Japan)

Damage to fences and other fixtures has been discovered at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto, with security camera footage capturing the incident in full. (News On Japan)

The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.

The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.