Fumio Kishida pledges to tackle issue by setting up new govt agency

Man had allegedly pointed pistol to them when approached, one source says

Siamak Namazi says he hopes President Joe Biden will recognise desperation of hostages

Further dates planned for February

Country’s electricity distribution system intertwined thus breakdown in one section affects others

Vehicle carrying 12 people veers off highway, catches ablaze

Ukrainians, meanwhile, lose 100,000 military casualties, 30,000 civilians to conflict

Mexican president says local producers do not want imports of same goods

Leaders underline importance of post-war alliance despite strains from Russia-Ukraine conflict

Protest comes after six bar members sentenced to two years’ jail over court brawl

Ruling junta gives France one month deadline to move soldiers from country

Suspect who killed 10 in Asian-American majority town reportedly dies in shootout against cops

However, police confirm no explosives found on board after plane safely landed in Athens