The Nikkei Stock Average surged more than 3,000 points in morning trading on June 15, climbing above the 69,000 mark for the first time and setting a new intraday record as investors reacted positively to a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. (News On Japan)

Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting.

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.

Japan and the Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw in their opening Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, with the Samurai Blue twice coming from behind to earn a valuable point against one of the tournament's traditional powers. (News On Japan)

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.

Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.