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Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to

U.S. attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns

Iranians based in Japan condemned the ongoing executions and repression of protesters, demanding freedom for those silenced at home. The post Over 100 Iranians Rally Outside Embassy in Tokyo to Protest Crackdowns first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

Trump-backed trade route casts spotlight on Armenia election

Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg as ’Russian Davos’ opens

Some 20,000 people from 130 countries were to attend the three-day annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Iran hits Kuwait, U.S. strikes near Hormuz in Gulf flare-up

Iranian attacks damaged Kuwait's airport and injured dozens while the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukrainian haiku poet finds small miracles in war

Celebrated in Japan, Vladislava Simonova is almost unknown in her own country.

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.

At least 23 killed in Russian attack, Ukrainian president says new assault possible

It ​was the third heavy assault on Kyiv in under a month.

Iran to work on Japanese ships’ smooth passage through Hormuz

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian argued that U.S. maritime restrictions on Tehran remained an obstacle.

U.S. says it struck Iranian military sites as Tehran responds with air base attack

Air defenses in Kuwait, where a major U.S. base is located, were intercepting missile and drone attacks on Monday as ⁠sirens sounded across the country.

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

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

(AP) -- Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at more Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, Russian officials said, in what appeared to be th

Beyblade mania spins nostalgia in Hong Kong

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city's history.Now, one

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

The Oreshnik, which Russia first used against ‌Ukraine ‌in 2024, is a nuclear-capable missile with a range of over ​5,000 kilometers.

Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive

An Iranian state media report also rebutted several key elements of Trump's characterization of the deal, with sources calling his remarks a "mixture of truth and lies."

Haiku in English: May 30, 2026

apple trees in bloomso hard to choosea wedding dress --Andrei Gradinaru (Bucharest, Romania)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay