Japan posted a current account surplus of 941.6 billion yen in January, marking the 12th consecutive month in the black, according to preliminary balance of payments data released by the Finance Ministry on March 9th. (News On Japan)

Real wages in Japan turned positive for the first time in 13 months in January, rising 1.4% from a year earlier after accounting for inflation, according to data released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. (News On Japan)

Customs authorities in Osaka strengthened border controls on March 9th in response to a continued influx of counterfeit goods entering Japan, including fake merchandise linked to popular characters and events. (News On Japan)

Two men fell while climbing Mount Fuji shortly before 3 p.m. on March 9th near the New Seventh Station, as authorities launched a rescue operation on the mountain where summit routes remain closed for the winter season. (News On Japan)

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and condemned attacks on civilian facilities in Gulf countries as well as actions threatening navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, urging Iran to halt such activities. (News On Japan)

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

Sites such as Pornhub and RedTube must verify the ages of all users or risk million-dollar fines.

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.

Iranian oil facilities were hit as the US and Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes at the weekend.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

Police say they are investigating other motives after the blast caused minor damage to the embassy building.

The Nikkei Stock Average plunged by more than 4,100 points at one stage at the start of the week as crude oil prices surged sharply, with widespread sell orders hitting Tokyo stocks immediately after the market opened on Monday and pushing the index below the 52,000 level during trading. (News On Japan)

The disappearance of the mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie captivated the US, but police have not made any arrests.