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AI intensifies fight against cheating on China's college entrance exam

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but may lose in Seoul

The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

Republican-led house votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump

The vote against the war is the latest in a series of setbacks for a president who has bent Congress to his will for most of his second term.

Thaksin granted royal pardon, regains freedom

Merged Japanese insurer aiming for ¥280 billion profit in fiscal 2030

The target for the year that ends in March 2031, excluding gains from sales of cross-shareholdings, would mark an increase of about ¥80 billion from current levels.

U.S. tariff threats give Lula a new election attack on Bolsonaro

The move handed the Brazilian President a ready-made line of attack against his main challenger ahead of an election that polls suggest will be close.

Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs in NBA Finals

The Knicks have powered their way to ​their first Finals appearance since 1999, winning 11 straight games and posting a record point differential through ‌14 playoff contests.

Shadow of war looms large over French Open as semifinal lineup takes shape

Tension has lingered since the opening week, driven by the fact that Ukrainians must compete against opponents from Russia and Belarus while their homeland faces bombardment.

Yen touches 160 against dollar, erasing intervention gains

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion ’weaponization’ fund after Republican backlash

The fund emerged after Trump's unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit ​against the IRS over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

Retail forex investors flock to Aussie over US dollar trades against yen

Tokyo stocks fall as investors lock in gains, oil rises

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell on Tuesday, as investors locked in gains following recent rallies to record highs, while a rise in crude oil future

Baseball: Ohtani 3-for-4 as Dodgers drop series opener against D-backs

PHOENIX, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani hit 3-for-4 and scored the opening run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Arizona Diamo

The cultural component of national security

Russia's war against Ukraine has involved a deliberate campaign of cultural erasure. Since 2022, more than 1,750 cultural heritage sites have reportedly been damaged or destroyed.

As Trump resists curbs on AI, MAGA grassroots shows growing momentum against it

Some of Trump's most fervent supporters are skeptical of the new technology threatening to replace humans and upend society.

AI stock trading gains ground across Asia

Haiku in English: June 2, 2026

cherry petalscollecting againsta curb freshly-poured--Jeffrey Ferrara (Massachusetts, USA)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

American IP probe against Vietnam seen as much about trade deficit as fakes

Japan taking careful — if firm — approach to avoiding escalation with China

The absence of any direct mention of China in Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's rebuttal against claims of a "new militarism" in Japan highlights the country's careful approach.

Tokyo stocks mixed in morning as tech issues rise, gains locked in

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning, with the Nikkei stock index hitting a new intraday high on buying of some heavyweight technol