A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.

The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.

The president said it was a dock area "where they load the boats up with drugs".

The president said it was a dock area "where they load the boats up with drugs".

Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

Japan’s first sunrise of the year is expected to be difficult to see along the Sea of Japan coast, while areas facing the Pacific Ocean are more likely to catch a glimpse, according to weather agencies. Even in regions with generally favorable conditions, cloud cover drifting in from offshore may block views depending on location and timing. (News On Japan)

As global uncertainty continues to grow, Japan’s electronic components industry has been quietly strengthening its presence on the world stage. A closer look at technologies recognized by Apple reveals Japan’s current position as a critical hub in the global supply chain. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Takaichi moved into the official residence next to the Prime Minister’s Office on Monday, relocating from the lawmakers’ housing complex in Akasaka, Tokyo, as the year-end and New Year holiday period begins. (News On Japan)

Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations.

They are set to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

The drills come days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan.

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance