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US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack
A U.S. military commander testified that the investigation into a deadly attack on a school in Iran is ongoing and…
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Korean coverage pairs the domestic nationals with English-language editions. As with Japan, the domestic and export-facing outlets often prioritise different stories, and the combined timeline makes that visible.
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Starbucks Global calls ‘Tank Day’ promotion ‘unacceptable’ amid oversight questions
Starbucks Global has labeled the recent 'Tank Day' promotion in Korea as an 'unacceptable marketing incident' and is…
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Putin visits China to reaffirm ties as Xi seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following a recent summit…
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Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault
Iran has issued a warning to the United States, stating it would open new fronts if attacks resume. This comes as…
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Chanel returns to growth as Blazy's designs win over new shoppers
Chanel has reported a 2 percent increase in revenue for 2025, driven by new designs from creative director Matthieu…
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Trump says US could attack Iran again but that Tehran wants deal
President Trump indicated that the U.S. might consider attacking Iran again if a deal is not reached soon. He…
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Putin visits China to reaffirm ties as Xi seeks stable US relations after summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focusing on strengthening…
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Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them
Animal welfare groups in South Africa are suing to move three elephants from a zoo, claiming they are depressed and…
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Merkel urges EU to 'keep regulating' social media, AI
Angela Merkel emphasized the importance of regulating social media and artificial intelligence during a speech at the…
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Billie Jean King, 82, earns college degree
Billie Jean King celebrated earning her bachelor's degree in history from Cal State Los Angeles at the age of 82. She…
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Epic Games' Fortnite returns to App Stores worldwide
Epic Games has announced that its popular game Fortnite has returned to global App Stores. The company expressed…
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Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal
Iran has proposed a peace plan to the United States that includes reparations for war damage and the withdrawal of…
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
Cuba's leader warned of severe consequences, including a 'bloodbath', if the U.S. were to attack the island. This…
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet with President Xi Jinping, following U.S. President Donald…
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in Netherlands for disinfection
The MV Hondius cruise ship has docked in Rotterdam for disinfection following a hantavirus outbreak. The ship's crew…
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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil to aid vulnerable countries
The U.S. has extended a sanctions waiver on Russian oil for an additional 30 days to assist energy-vulnerable…
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Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
A shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with two teenage suspects…
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Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
President Trump has postponed a planned military strike on Iran to facilitate ongoing negotiations. He indicated that…
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Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
President Trump has postponed a planned military strike on Iran due to ongoing negotiations. He indicated that the…
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Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
President Trump announced he has called off a planned military strike on Iran due to ongoing negotiations. The…
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Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
A federal jury ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI was filed too late, resulting in a victory for OpenAI's…
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Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday
Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as the new U.S. Federal Reserve Chair on Friday by President Donald Trump. He succeeds…
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US designs on Greenland unchanged, PM says after meeting Trump envoy
The Prime Minister of Greenland stated that the U.S. position on the territory remains unchanged following a meeting…
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Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that any U.S. military action against Cuba would result in a 'bloodbath' and…
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Iran says responded to latest US peace proposal
Iran has responded to a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, asserting that diplomatic exchanges…
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Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased slightly after reaching a wartime low. A total of 55 vessels…
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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The MV Hondius cruise ship has docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for disinfection following a hantavirus outbreak. The…
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Bodies found of four divers in Maldives accident
The bodies of four Italian divers who drowned in the Maldives have been located but not yet recovered. The Maldivian…
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UAE nuclear plant targeted in drone strike amid Iran tensions
A drone strike targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, causing a fire but no injuries or radiological…
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China to boost trade for US agricultural products including beef, poultry
China has agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products, including beef and poultry, as part of a new…
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Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te defended arms purchases from the U.S. as crucial for regional stability. His comments…
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Envoys urge int'l community to act for over 20,000 Ukrainian children deported by Russia
Envoys from the EU, Canada, and Ukraine have called for international action regarding the deportation of over 20,000…
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Taiwan's leader says US arms sales, security cooperation key to peace
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized the importance of U.S. arms sales and security cooperation for regional…
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Train driver charged after deadly crash in Thailand
A train driver in Bangkok has been charged with negligence following a crash that killed eight people and injured 32…
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'Toxic' males Trump, Putin, Netanyahu to blame for wars, says star Bardem
Spanish actor Javier Bardem criticized world leaders Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu at the…
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UK police detail arrests after far-right rally, counter demo
London police arrested 32 people following a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson and a combined…
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Iran media says 'no tangible concessions' in US response to Iran
Iranian media reported that the U.S. response to Iran's negotiation proposal lacked tangible concessions, leading to…
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Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE's nuclear power plant, shaking Iran war ceasefire
A drone strike caused a fire at the perimeter of the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant on May 17, with no injuries or…
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Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year
Ukrainian drones launched a significant attack on Russian regions, including Moscow, resulting in at least four deaths…
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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of…
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'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes
Maid cafes in Tokyo's Akihabara district, once niche subculture spots, have evolved into mainstream attractions…
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France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
France's Pasteur Institute has sequenced the Andes virus from a French passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship and…
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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. and Nigerian forces successfully killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a key leader of the Islamic State group, during a…
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Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open strait, but no sign China will weigh in
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on the necessity for Iran to reopen the…
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Markets begin eyeing Fed rate hike around turn of year
Recent inflation data exceeding expectations has increased market bets on a potential Federal Reserve interest rate…
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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring formal independence following his visit to China. During the…
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Taiwan says it will deepen US ties after Trump-Xi meeting
Taiwan plans to strengthen its relationship with the United States following discussions between President Trump and…
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Trump says he 'made no commitment' to Xi on Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he discussed Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping but made no commitments…
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Trump-Xi summit highlights cooperation despite key tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, emphasizing cooperation despite…
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Iran's top diplomat says lack of trust impeding talks to end war with US
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a lack of trust is hindering negotiations with the U.S. to end the…