TOKYO -- The Japanese government approved a bill on Friday to allow local municipalities to authorize "emergency shootings" when dangerous animals enter populated areas amid rising cases of bear attacks.

A cabinet meeting adopted the amendment bill, aiming to enable quicker and more effective responses compared with current measures, which only allow dangerous animals to be shot when people are in immediate danger. (Japan-Animal Shooting-Bill)

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COLOMBO -- Two people were killed in a wild elephant attack in Aralaganwila in Sri Lanka's North Central Province on Thursday night, local media reported on Friday, citing police.

The victims were identified as a 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman from the same family. (Sri Lanka-Elephants)

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ISLAMABAD -- Six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.

Security forces conducted the operation in Karak district of the province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement. (Pakistan-Terrorists-Operation)

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JAKARTA -- Indonesia's state-owned carrier, Pelita Air, has announced that it would add four aircraft, fewer than its initial plan of six.

"Despite the reduction from the initial target, the company remains committed to expanding its fleet to support the growth of our flight routes. The adjustment is due to limited supply from manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing. We can only receive four aircraft this year," said Asa Perkasa, sales director of PT Pelita Air, in Jakarta. (Indonesia-Airline Fleet) Enditem

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