Former islanders take memorial flight near Russian-held islands
Suspended exchanges have prevented grave visits to the islands claimed by Japan. Another aerial memorial is planned for Nov. 7.
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Shuri Castle main hall to reopen on Nov. 23 after restoration
The project is estimated to cost some ¥12 billion, with final interior work and fire-prevention preparations still underway.
New index to assess European readiness for drone attacks
Pilot assessments in Germany and Poland are planned for November, with organizers hoping to reach 16 other countries in 2027.
Malawi motorists face fuel rationing as petrol prices climb
Foreign-currency shortages are hampering imports, while petrol costs $3.24 a litre, the second-highest price worldwide, according to GlobalPetrolPrices.
Hubble observations challenge theory of how ultraviolet light escapes galaxies
Researchers found that galaxies with the fastest winds released the smallest share of ionizing radiation, contrary to expectations.
Warm refuges may explain crocodiles’ survival after asteroid impact
A UCL-led study suggests equatorial habitats could have sheltered crocodile relatives after the impact that wiped out most dinosaurs.
Japan's Halloween costume warning highlights legal limits on red cross use
Unauthorized use of the protected emblem in Japan can bring a prison term of up to six months or a fine reaching ¥300,000.
Study suggests cosmic acceleration may not require dark energy
Mathematicians say instabilities in conventional cosmological models could offer an alternative explanation, but their findings still need testing against observations.
Residents ordered off cruise ship stranded in Cambodia
Hundreds living aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey face disembarkation after the vessel ran out of fuel during a round-the-world voyage.
Pakistan lifted airspace ban on Taiwanese flights temporarily, Taiwan says
Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister suspects Chinese involvement and says permission for the flights will remain in place only until winter ends.
