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‘In the queue’: Busy with Iran, U.S. has little energy for Kyiv

When pressed to address the Ukraine conflict during congressional testimony, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S.-led negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv were at a stalemate.

Japan rejects Taiwan's demand for talks over delimitation with Philippines

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Wednesday effectively brushed aside Taiwan's demand for consultation over the nation's planned bilateral negotiations with t

Indonesia's GoTo cofounder calls Chromebook graft charges 'illusion' of law

Wu-Tang Clan’s final tour stop highlights enduring Asian influences

Wu-Tang Clan built its mythology on martial arts films and Asian iconography — and Yokohama finally got to witness that legacy live on the group's farewell tour.

Cepeda, ally of Colombia's president, questions vote result after falling behind pro-Trump candidate

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- IvAn Cepeda, an ally of Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro, refused to immediately accept the result of the first ro

Japan’s Top Events in Summer 2026

Fireworks, flowers, traditional festivals, and exhibitions of everything from classic art to Tamagotchi are among our recommendations for Japanese events to enjoy in summer 2026.

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program.

MLB owners push for salary cap in negotiations with MLB Players’ Association

MLB announced Thursday that it intends to seek a $245.3 million salary cap (including benefits).

US, Iran officials agree on truce extension pending Trump's approval

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators have largely agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin

Iran and U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval

The agreement would extend the truce for another 60 days ​and allow traffic to flow through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators tackle issues such as Iran's nuclear program.

Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The leaders of Japan and the Philippines announced Thursday they will begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-s

US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement Thursday to extend the ceasefire in the 3-month-old war by 60 days and s

Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.

U.S. attacks missile sites in Iran, despite ceasefire

U.S. forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war.

Novak Djokovic gets past tricky opponent to begin French Open campaign

Taylor Fritz became was early casualty as the year's second Grand Slam got underway on Sunday.

Trump says framework of Iran deal ’largely negotiated,’ with provision to reopen strait

Iran had said earlier on Saturday that it was working toward a memorandum of understanding laying out an approach to ending the war.

U.N. nuclear nonproliferation talks fail

Negotiators were reviewing the nuclear Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the cornerstone of nuclear weapons control, amid fears of a renewed arms race.

U.S. not in a hurry to extend China trade truce, Bessent says

The U.S.-China truce negotiated over several months last year averted a total collapse of trade between the world's two largest economies.