Japan's current account surplus expanded 64.9% from a year earlier to 3.9078 trillion yen in April, marking the 15th consecutive month of positive balance, according to balance of payments data released by the Finance Ministry on June 8th. (News On Japan)

Japan's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the January–March quarter of 2026, according to revised gross domestic product (GDP) data released by the Cabinet Office, with the figure marked down from the preliminary estimate due largely to weaker-than-expected capital investment. (News On Japan)

The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.

The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

Tokyo stocks tumbled sharply on June 8th, with the Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 3,100 points at one stage of morning trading as investors rushed to sell technology shares following a steep decline in U.S. markets at the end of last week. (News On Japan)

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.