Learn what the Japan flag looks like, what its red sun and white field mean, how its design developed, and how it differs from the controversial Rising Sun flag.

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chair of Iceland’s Independence Party, has submitted a bill proposing that the country’s swallowtail state flag be flown at Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, and the Government House every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., mbl.is reports. The bill would also require the flag to be i…

In a creative digital art series titled Flags of Nature, artist Paulo de Almeida reimagines familiar national flags as living, three-dimensional environments drawn from the natural world. Using photo-realistic 3D rendering, the artworks replace the flat colored blocks of traditional flags with elements such as snow-capped mountains, dense forests, flowing leaves, and sweeping landscapes that echo each country's symbolic colors and patterns. The concept blends graphic design identity with atmospheric natural scenery, making the flags feel tactile, organic, and alive rather than purely symbolic. The images evoke a strong sense of place and texture, blending digital precision with a soft, realistic quality that avoids feeling overly artificial. According to the article on Moss and Fog, while the series offers compelling glimpses of this idea, it feels somewhat incomplete, serving more as an intriguing preview of a larger potential project. The work highlights the intersection of digital art, national symbolism, and biophilic design, inviting viewers to see cultural icons through an environmental lens. De Almeida's approach demonstrates how technology can breathe new life into traditional symbols, turning them into immersive scenes that connect viewers more deeply with both heritage and nature. More of his portfolio is available on Behance for those interested in exploring additional projects.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. President of theFederal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier concluded hisofficial visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on April 2, Trend reports.A guard of honor was lined up for the German President at HeydarAliyev International Airport, which was decorated with the nationalflags of both countries.President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was seen off by First DeputyPrime Minister of Azerbaijan Yagub Eyyubov, Deputy Minister ofForeign Affairs Fariz Rzayev, and other officials.