Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Three members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force were killed in a tank shell explosion during a live-fire exercise at a training ground in Oita Prefecture, with the force now planning to examine radio communications at the time of the accident. (News On Japan)

Fraud cases involving criminals impersonating police officers are increasing across Japan, with a new tactic emerging in which fake arrest warrants are mailed directly to victims' homes. (News On Japan)

Wakayama Prefecture held talks with local fisheries cooperatives after concerns grew that fishing boats may be unable to put to sea because fuel supplies have been disrupted by tensions in the Middle East. (News On Japan)

Road cave-ins are occurring one after another across Japan. According to a survey released on April 22 by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, so-called dangerous sewer lines requiring urgent countermeasures now total 748 kilometers nationwide. (News On Japan)

Two members of a circus troupe have been referred to prosecutors after an archaeological site dating back to the Yayoi period in Osaka was allegedly excavated without permission and damaged by the burial of a large number of trees. (News On Japan)

Four more Japanese crew members have disembarked from Japan-related vessels staying in the Persian Gulf, reducing the number of Japanese nationals still aboard ships in the area to 16. (News On Japan)

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.