Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

Police are investigating a yakuza gang in Hiroshima after its members allegedly cleared about 3,000 square meters of privately owned forest and used heavy machinery to build an unauthorized access road. (News On Japan)

A protest against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was held in Tokyo's Shibuya district on July 16 as public concern grew over a bill that would impose criminal penalties for damaging the Japanese flag. (News On Japan)

Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

Japan is famous for its temples and cherry blossoms. It is known for incredible food and futuristic cities. The country is also a fantastic destination for sports fans and outdoor adventurers. (News On Japan)

Many beginner forex traders often frown upon the Tokyo trading session because of its low trading volume and liquidity levels. However, it can be a gold mine if you know which currencies to trade. (News On Japan)

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Tokyo's Koto Ward will distribute portable emergency toilets to all residents to help households prepare for disasters and prevent health problems when regular sanitation systems become unusable. (News On Japan)

Japanese elementary and junior high school students continue to struggle with written-response questions in Japanese, while average accuracy rates in arithmetic and mathematics remained in the 50% range, according to nationwide academic test results released by the education ministry on July 16. (News On Japan)

Herds of deer are increasingly roaming residential areas of Nara after a record rise in the population at Nara Park pushed more of the animals into surrounding neighborhoods, where they are damaging gardens and raising concerns over traffic and public safety. (News On Japan)