She will replace Shigeru Ishiba to become the country's first female leader

Outspoken Satsuki Katayama's to shatter nation's glass ceiling if appointed to new role today

Home of the Mona Lisa shamed after thieves smash window in broad daylight, steal royal objects

Trump actively on the matter and may force Democrats to cooperate, he says

Uncertainty lingers in the air as Washington seeks to keep pressure on both sides, maintain momentum to end conflict

Discussions' objective is to resolve border issues via existing bilateral mechanisms, says Thai govt spokesman

Authorities file court requests to detain 58 repatriated citizens as Seoul seeks to confront kidnappings, tortures

Fiscal liberal, security hardliner will still require support from other opposition groups over upcoming supplementary budget

Demonstrations planned near Istana Merdeka in show of dissatisfaction against govt policies

Nearly 1,200 houses totally damaged, over 22,000 partially destroyed in tremors

Renewed trade tensions with Washington highlight vulnerabilities of China's lopsided economy

New Delhi claims it is unaware of any discussions between US President, India's Modi on the matter

Gaza authorities say violations include direct gunfire at civilians, shelling, among others

The two sides are said to have yet to iron out several remaining issues

Pakistan and Afghanistan are seeking a way forward after clashes killed dozens and wounded hundreds

Anwar expressed Malaysia’s readiness to take part in the reconstruction efforts and provide humanitarian aid to Gaza “in full coordination with Egypt”

The Rafah crossing was scheduled to reopen as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which took effect on Oct 10

Delegations from both nations meet in Qatar following a week of deadly clashes along their shared frontier

Senior Hamas leader says group is open to five-year ceasefire but cannot commit to disarming

Attack on a vehicle killed seven children and two women, with no prior warning