The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines President Trump's trip to the Gulf.

A nail-biting finish saw Austrian singer JJ win the contest in Switzerland at the very last minute.

The Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo, a signature early-summer tradition of the downtown area, reached its peak on Saturday as groups of local carried mikoshi through the streets in the main 'Rengo Togyo' procession despite the rain. (News On Japan)

A peace march calling for the reduction of the burden caused by U.S. military bases was held in Okinawa on May 17th, marking 53 years since the prefecture's reversion to Japan. (News On Japan)

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

Voters are choosing between hard-right Euro-sceptic George Simion and liberal mayor Nicusor Dan in a presidential run-off.

The "Red Bull 400," billed as the world's toughest 400-meter race, was held on May 17th at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo. The venue, known for hosting international ski jumping competitions, challenged participants to climb a 37-degree slope under intense physical strain. (News On Japan)

JR Central will launch a new remote customer assistance service at eight stations on the Tokaido Line in Shizuoka Prefecture starting June 1st. This initiative aims to support passengers at stations that are unstaffed during early morning and late-night hours, improving convenience for travelers. (News On Japan)

Spring has brought a wave of newborn animals to North Safari Sapporo, a privately run zoo in Minami Ward, Sapporo City, even as the facility remains under pressure to remove illegal structures and relocate its animals. (News On Japan)

A soft drink vending machine caught fire late Saturday night in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, with no clear cause found in the surrounding area. (News On Japan)

Toyota Group unions have secured the highest average wage increase since 2000, with 123 manufacturing unions achieving pay hikes averaging 16,430 yen and a 5.72% increase, according to the All Toyota Labor Federation, which represents about 362,000 members across 307 unions. (News On Japan)

A senior member of the Kudo-kai crime syndicate, designated as a particularly dangerous group, was arrested on Friday in Kitakyushu for allegedly operating an illegal dice gambling den known as 'Tabusai,' which reportedly generated over one million yen in a single night. (News On Japan)

At least 19 people were also injured after masts of training sail vessel hit New York City bridge.

Multiple injuries are reported by US media, after towering masts of the Cuauhtémoc sailboat clip the famous bridge.

PK Rosy, the first actress in Malayalam cinema, was hounded out of her home after playing the role of an upper caste woman.

The brothers' fate will now be in the hands of California's Parole Board and Governor Gavin Newsom.

The BBC visits families in Kashmir devastated by the deadliest clashes in years, and speaks to military insiders.

Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.

Austrian counter-tenor JJ wins with Wasted Love, but the UK gets zero points from the public.