Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.

Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.

Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.

UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?

Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.

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

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.

Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling has begun operating a large-scale solar power generation system at its Urasoe plant, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 330 tons annually while expanding the use of renewable energy in the prefecture. (News On Japan)

A 23-year-old Syrian man died after drowning in the Itadori River in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on June 14th while enjoying a river outing with friends. (News On Japan)

Each year from late April, rising water levels caused by melting mountain snow partially submerge lakeside trees at Lake Shusen in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, creating a seasonal landscape known as the flooded forest. The spectacle, highlighted by vibrant spring foliage emerging from the water, disappears by early June as the snowmelt season comes to an end. (News On Japan)

Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.

Japan will look to build on an encouraging opening performance when the Samurai Blue face Tunisia in their second Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knowing that a victory could move them to the brink of the knockout stage. (News On Japan)

The YOSAKOI Soran Festival wrapped up its five-day run in Sapporo on June 14th, drawing 275 teams from across Japan and overseas as dancers in colorful costumes performed energetic routines with wooden naruko clappers throughout the city. (News On Japan)

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Italy early on June 15 Japan time, beginning the second leg of her European tour after concluding diplomatic meetings in the United Kingdom, where she reached agreements with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on strengthening cooperation in economic security, energy, advanced technologies and defense. (News On Japan)

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, who are visiting the Netherlands, took a stroll around the grounds of the Dutch royal family's residence where they are staying, revisiting places connected to a previous visit two decades ago. (News On Japan)

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.