All Nippon Airways has come under criticism over a new three-tier domestic fare system introduced from May 19, with complaints over seat assignments and reports that some passengers booked on the cheapest fares were unable to board their scheduled flights, prompting ANA to consider changes as it seeks to improve the profitability of a domestic network where about 60% of routes are in the red. (News On Japan)

About 10,000 fireworks illuminated the Kumano-nada Sea in brilliant colors on August 17 as the Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival was held in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, drawing about 80,000 spectators, according to organizers. (News On Japan)

An international meeting on Pacific bluefin tuna resource management reached agreement on August 18 to raise the catch quota for large fish in the western and central Pacific by 25% while reducing the quota for smaller fish by 6%, a shift that could eventually lower prices for the prized tuna used in high-end sushi and sashimi. (News On Japan)

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.

The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.

Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.

The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 fighter jet tilted to one side and came to a stop while landing at Naha Airport on August 18, forcing the closure of one of the airport's two runways and causing delays of more than an hour for some arriving commercial flights. (News On Japan)

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.