Four more Japanese crew members have disembarked from Japan-related vessels staying in the Persian Gulf, reducing the number of Japanese nationals still aboard ships in the area to 16. (News On Japan)

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time