The freight train collided with a bus in Bangkok, killing eight people and injuring dozens of others.

Toyota has begun selling vehicles produced in the United States and "reverse-imported" into Japan following Japan-U.S. negotiations over the Trump administration's tariffs. (News On Japan)

Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.

Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

The government will hold a cross-ministerial meeting on May 18th to discuss measures to address risks associated with high-performance artificial intelligence (AI). (News On Japan)

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.

The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

Japan’s financial markets continued to suffer a so-called “triple decline” on May 18th, with stocks, the yen and government bonds all falling sharply amid growing concerns over worsening fiscal conditions and rising geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran. (News On Japan)

Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

The Japanese government and the Bank of Japan are believed to have conducted yen-buying intervention since the end of last month in an effort to slow the currency’s decline, though the broader trend of yen weakness has shown little sign of reversing. (News On Japan)

A fire broke out near Osaka's Dotonbori district on Monday morning, burning four buildings including restaurants, with nearby residents describing thick smoke that made it difficult to breathe, although no injuries were reported. (News On Japan)