President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

Japan began a second round of releases from its national oil reserves on May 3rd, as the government moves to stabilize energy supplies following escalating tensions in the Middle East that have effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz. (News On Japan)

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the Okinawa region is believed to have entered the rainy season, marking the second such declaration nationwide following the earlier onset in the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, with the timing coming six days earlier than the average year and one day earlier than in 2025. (News On Japan)

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi, currently visiting Kenya, held a phone call with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi early on May 3rd Japan time, urging Tehran to ensure the passage of all vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government has emphasized that sufficient supplies are secured, but escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple across Japan’s Golden Week holiday period, affecting not only fuel prices but also tourism and agriculture in unexpected ways. (News On Japan)

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.