Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture that has seen a steady rise in visitors from both Japan and overseas in recent years, is urging worshippers to avoid wearing revealing clothing as the summer season approaches, as temple authorities seek to preserve the dignity and spiritual atmosphere of one of Japan’s most revered religious centers. (News On Japan)

Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.

The Nikkei 225 surged sharply in Tokyo trading on May 7th, rising more than 3,300 points to close at 62,833.84 yen, marking both the largest gain in its history and the first time the index has finished in the 62,000 range, as buying orders spread rapidly from the opening bell following the Golden Week holidays and continued to build throughout the session. (News On Japan)

Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

There are signs of fresh momentum to end the war, but Trump himself has injected a note of caution.

The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

Bear sightings are increasing across Japan earlier than usual this year, with multiple reports of unusually large and well-fed animals appearing near residential areas and tourist locations during the May holiday period, raising concerns over public safety and prompting calls for heightened caution. (News On Japan)

Typhoon No. 5 is expected to move westward into next week without significant development and is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression, with no impact anticipated for Japan. (News On Japan)

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves.