Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

A 77-year-old man charged with attempted murder has gone missing after apparently leaving a hospital in Hakodate, Hokkaido, where he had been admitted for medical treatment, prompting prosecutors and police to search for him. (News On Japan)

Japan's benchmark long-term interest rate briefly rose to 2.945% as government bonds were sold on August 18, reaching a fresh high not seen in about 30 years as uncertainty in the Middle East pushed up crude oil futures and fueled expectations that inflation could accelerate. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic agenda came under fresh pressure on August 18 after weaker-than-expected growth figures exposed the fragility of Japan’s recovery, sharpening the political stakes around the Bank of Japan’s next rate decision, the weak yen, and the government’s plan to cut the consumption tax on food. (News On Japan)

Tokyo stocks rose on August 17, with the Nikkei 225 closing at 69,220.25, up 506.45 points, as buying in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related shares outweighed weaker-than-expected economic growth, rising bond yields and renewed concern over household spending. (News On Japan)

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

The Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.

The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.

The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position.

US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.

The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications".

Moscow says nine people have been killed in the past 24 hours, while Kyiv reports four deaths.