A Japanese geographical name expert said Japan ... and that the name “Persian Gulf” is strange because Saudi Arabia is along its coastline. How to call a place is important.

Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks.

Weather satellites have captured the formation and movements of Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it approaches Queensland's south eastern coastline.