Kyoto University has been selected as a candidate for designation as an “University of International Research Excellence,” a national program that provides government funding to institutions aiming to conduct world-class research. (News On Japan)

A man arrested in connection with the stabbing of two people in Fukuoka has told investigators that he intended to kill multiple members of the idol group HKT, according to sources close to the investigation. (News On Japan)

Rapidus President Koike has unveiled what the company says is the world’s first next-generation semiconductor substrate measuring 600 millimeters on each side, marking a significant step forward for Japan’s emerging chipmaker. (News On Japan)

The partial release of documents includes photos of the late sex offender's properties, audio files and redacted documents.

In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.

Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.

Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

Russia's leader told our Russia editor that claims an attack on Europe was planned were "rubbish".

The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.

Kemal Mrndzic did not reveal that he had been a guard at a camp where atrocities occurred when seeking US naturalisation, officials say.

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.

Russia's leader said during a TV marathon that claims that an attack on Europe was planned were "nonsense".

The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its policy interest rate to around 0.75 percent, a level not seen in 30 years, prompting questions about how the move will affect the weak yen, rising prices, and household finances across different generations. (News On Japan)

Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.

The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.

Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.

It introduced stricter gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but some say they now need to be tightened further.