Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on Iran to exercise restraint during a Lower House Budget Committee session on March 2nd, as tensions escalated following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, underscoring Japan’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at calming the situation in the Middle East. (News On Japan)

A site supervisor at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, was referred to prosecutors on March 2nd over a fatal accident in February 2025 in which an employee died during maintenance work. (News On Japan)

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.

Japan is known for keeping tradition amidst modernization. While travelers visit temples that date back centuries, they will also see modern day neon skyscrapers. (News On Japan)

The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.