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Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone a

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island's leadership

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States has imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the

Rubio says China cannot censor history of Tiananmen Square crackdown

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on Wednesday criticized Chinese authorities for attempting to erase memories of the bloody 1989 mi

Trump takes the lead for America's 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary -- fearing the

Electronics retailers Yamada and Edion eye business integration

Through the integration, the two Japanese retailers aim to strengthen their capabilities in procurement and the development of original brand products.

U.S. tells Europe, Canada to boost NATO air and naval forces as Washington steps back

Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO and told its European members they will have to take over primary responsibility for the conventional defense of the continent.

Defending democracy from the global war on reality

From Beijing to Washington, the very concept of objective truth feels unattainable

Japan eyes stricter social media age checks to protect youths

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan must strengthen the responsibilities of social media operators by requiring them to perform stricter age verification and restr

North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to ’dagger’

U.S. Gen. Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation builds that Washington may seek to expand the role of U.S. Forces Korea in countering China's influence.

Rubio says preserving 'status quo' is most important for Taiwan's future

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Tuesday that there has been no change in Washington's policy toward Taiwan, stres

Haiku in English: June 3, 2026

winter starsno wishesjust hot chocolate--Stephen A. Peters (Washington, USA)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Pr

A Stronger Japan-India Partnership for Indo-Pacific Security

As the Quad loses momentum and Washington appears to be recalibrating its China policy, Tokyo and New Delhi face growing responsibility for regional stability. The post A Stronger Japan-India Partnership for Indo-Pacific Security first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Stephen Curry signs longterm sneaker deal with China’s Li-Ning

The Golden State Warriors star wore Under Armour shoes for 13 years before the sides split in ​November.

Abuse case fuels calls for stronger safeguards in Japan youth sports

KITAKYUSHU (Kyodo) -- As Japan pushes to strengthen safeguards in youth sports, a sexual assault case involving a former karate school head in a south

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, ki

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy seeks progress on peace talks before winter

Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have stalled as Washington has focused on the conflict ​in Iran.

This congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raids

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The congressman returned home last Fourth of July to startling stories in Southern California as immigration patrols swept through

Japan mayor defends hiring foreigners as regular municipal staff; diversity 'a strength'

IGA, Mie -- As the Mie Prefectural Government considers ending hiring foreign-national employees, the city of Iga in the prefecture has brought two ne

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw