A medium strength earthquake has hit eastern Japan.
The quake, which measured five on the Richter scale, caused buildings in the capital Tokyo to shake.
It happened mere hours before the arrival of US President Donald Trump.
A tsunami warning has not been issued and there are no reports of any kind of damage.
Trump is due to arrive in Japan on Saturday and play golf with the country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday.
Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila has returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and witnessed abuses of Palestinian prisoners during 10 days in custody.
Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support' after he rejects Tehran's response
President Donald Trump said on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was 'on life support' after he rejected Tehran's response to a US peace proposal, fuelling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows.
India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the UAE and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday.
UK's Starmer under renewed pressure as lawmakers urge him to quit
Keir Starmer has came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British prime minister's resignation after his appeal for another chance seemingly fell on deaf ears.
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes
Malaysia's maritime agency has launched a search and rescue operation for 14 people missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented Indonesian migrants sank off its western coast on Monday.
Hospitals evacuated, MSF services halted as rival gangs clash in Haiti's capital
Hospitals in Haiti's Cite Soleil have evacuated their patients, and aid group MSF suspended its activities there on Monday as fighting between armed groups operating in the area that began a fortnight ago deteriorated over the weekend.
EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers
European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, as well as leading Hamas figures, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
Last six passengers leave Hantavirus-hit ship as captain hails their patience
The last six passengers and some crew members of the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius left the ship on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Monday as its captain praised their patience and discipline during an 'extremely challenging' few weeks.
Man I Need
Olivia Dean
Pamasahe
Gy
Marilag
Dionela
Pinoy Expat Corner
Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities!
Pinoy Expat Corner
How did Lightning Scientific Arnis International Dubai begin here in the UAE? What are the main skills and disciplines learned in Arnis training? #pinoytribe #TagPuyatanNa
