TOKYO — A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported it at magnitude 5.5. Smaller aftershocks were reported. A wide area near Aichi Prefecture was affected, including the city of Hamamatsu, the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara and nearby prefectures of Yamanashi, where Mount Fuji is located, as well as Gifu. Japanese TV footage showed shattered store windows and scattered shards of glass on the streets. A bookstore was left with mounds of books that had flown off the shelves. The injuries included people who fell from stairs while they were trying to flee. The quake, which struck at 1:04 a.m., was located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) below the earth's surface in Shizuoka Prefecture. Aichi and Shizuoka are neighboring regions. They are far enough from Tokyo that the quake was not felt there. The most violent shaking was felt in Aichi, accordin

JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now a step closer to ousting Israel’s longest-serving premier. “This is the time to establish a national emergency government. I will do anything possible to prove us worthy,” Eisenkot posted on his X account just after the presidential announcement. He has up to six weeks to form a coalition, a challenging task in a deeply divided country reeling from the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks and the three years of wars that have followed in Gaza and beyond. In discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government. But putting together the parliamentary majority needed remains fraught and any possible coalition would require candidates to make tough compromises that could outrage

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Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and CJP’s Saurav Das criticised the Delhi High Court’s exemption allowing lawyers and court staff to enter Delhi in non-BS-VI vehicles, questioning its legality and fairness. The exemption applies on court working days.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Luxembourg are exploring a labor cooperation agreement that could open up more overseas employment opportunities for skilled Filipino workers in the European country, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. The proposed Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on labor cooperation seeks to expand job opportunities for overseas

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A post has gone viral as an individual opened up about his job loss with Diwali right around the corner. The user has sought help online to find a new job.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed charges that Iran -- attacked twice since last year in major Israeli-US bombing campaigns -- is pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran denies.

Eisenkot secured the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset. The announcement is scheduled for 5 pm local time (8:30 pm IST).

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A sea of poppies, military uniforms and berets could be seen as hundreds of people gathered in central London on Sunday

Michel Barnier has said the UK cannot choose which parts of the EU single market it joins, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham due to unveil a series of deals with the EU in Brussels later this month.

According to recent findings from Durham University, deeper voices in men don't necessarily increase their appeal to women. The study highlighted that while a lower vocal pitch may convey strength and dominance, it does not enhance attractiveness ratings. Involving 17 men, the researchers carefully altered their voices to observe reactions. The results indicate that women's perceptions of attraction are more influenced by visual aspects than by vocal qualities.

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino seafarer died after a suspected drone attack hit the Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf last Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The DMW said on Saturday that 21 other Filipino crew members onboard the vessel were unharmed. READ:

Pope Leo heads on Sunday to Argentina, where the first US-born pope will give a closely watched speech to Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian seen as a close ally of Donald Trump.

The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.

Six people were killed in a random shooting in Krakow's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.

The first session of Serbia’s new Parliament, which will be dominated by a student-led movement following its election triumph last month, will be held on Nov. 17

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The gunman opened fire from a car in Krakow’s main market square on Saturday afternoon

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BATAM, Indonesia — Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry on Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting as data centers spring up to power the global artificial intelligence boom. The area had suffered a “long drought” caused by low rainfall, the local water utility operator told AFP, as a strong El

The men were convicted of using firearms, setting fire to ‌public facilities and damaging ‌power substation in Karaj city

Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed's comments on Pakistan come against the backdrop of India's objections to international financial assistance to Islamabad.

Britain’s most senior military officer said it was the most dangerous period he has witnessed in his adult life

Senegal won two gold medals in beach wrestling at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Elisabeth Diatta won gold in the -55 kg category, the host country’s first gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games. Her compatriot Maguette Diop followed suit, taking gold in the -80 kg category.

Wushu exponent Ng Zhe Nin struck gold for Singapore, while table tennis player Loy Ming Ying secured silver at the Games.

Former Tech Mahindra executive Paramjeet Dhankhar was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour in Faridabad after a dispute over parking. Police arrested the main accused, Monu Sharma, and are investigating the earlier disagreements between the families.

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