A world heritage site in Okinawa, Japan has been badly damaged by a blaze.
A fire tore through Shuri Castle, which is a wooden structure that was built more than 500 years ago.
Several halls have been destroyed although no injuries have been reported.
It was scheduled as a stop on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic torch relay route.
At least 3 killed after UPS plane crashes in Kentucky, erupts into ball of fire
At least three people were killed and 11 injured after a UPS wide-body cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, erupting into a massive fireball shortly after takeoff, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Tuesday.
Former US VP Dick Cheney dies at 84
Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history has died at age 84, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
Dozens killed, army helicopter downed as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines hit 46 on Tuesday, including six crew of a military helicopter that crashed during the powerful storm that unleashed heavy rains and floods across the central region.
Trump threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race
US President Donald Trump endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City on Monday and threatened to hold back federal funds to the city if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election on Tuesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led the messages of condolences sent to the family of Dick Cheney, former Vice President of the United States, following the announcement of his passing.
The UAE has welcomed the commencement of implementing the peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia that was previously signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has approved new plans and policies aimed at making Dubai one of the world’s most beautiful, livable and healthiest cities.
