Crude oil futures surged sharply as concerns over supply disruptions intensified amid renewed uncertainty surrounding the situation in Iran, pushing prices above $105 per barrel on April 12th and driving Japan long-term interest rates—represented by the benchmark 10-year government bond yield—to their highest levels in nearly three decades. (News On Japan)

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

The world waits for Trump's verdict after the talks failed to yield a deal, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.

The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.

The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.

An event aimed at bringing the mysteries of the deep sea closer to the public was held in Nago City, where a researcher who has explored oceans around the world delivered a talk. (News On Japan)

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, firmly denies the accusations.

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

The betting company 1xBet presents five basketball players for whom the B.League could become a springboard to achieving greater heights. (News On Japan)