The Nikkei Stock Average surged past 71000 on Thursday, closing at a record high for the fourth straight session, as easing tensions in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment while the yen weakened to a nearly two-year low against the dollar. (News On Japan)

Kyoto's Myoshin-ji Temple, one of Japan's largest Zen temple complexes, is facing a growing problem that temple officials warn could eventually lead to costly restoration work and even pose safety risks to visitors. (News On Japan)

Japan's national team continued preparations on June 17 for its World Cup Group F match against Tunisia, holding a largely closed training session near Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the June 20 fixture, which will be played on June 21 Japan time. (News On Japan)

Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.

Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.

Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.

They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.

Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.