Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

The bankruptcy of payment processing company Zento Shin has raised concerns over the impact on restaurants and other small and midsize businesses, while highlighting regulatory gaps in Japan's rapidly expanding cashless payment industry. (News On Japan)

Tokyo Metro has unveiled its new headquarters ahead of a full relocation at the end of August, featuring an open office design filled with route symbols, station names and other elements inspired by the subway network. (News On Japan)

Tokyo is preparing to allow hunting of Asian black bears for the first time in about 20 years, with a proposed hunting season from November through February and an annual capture target of around 34 animals in parts of the Tama region, including Hachioji. (News On Japan)

A playful young dolphin named Yuki at Kagoshima City Aquarium has become a social media sensation after videos showed her freely sliding along the poolside, spinning around and plunging back into the water while other dolphins followed their usual routines. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks fell sharply on August 19, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 65,326.42, down 3.2%, its lowest finish since August 4, as renewed selling in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares combined with rising bond yields, higher oil prices and geopolitical concerns to trigger a broad risk-off move. (News On Japan)

Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

"It was just weird, like some twisted game."

A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".