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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday.
WORLD
Jun 14, 2026
Trump to meet Mideast partners on sidelines of G7 in France
The U.S. president will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of France, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Egypt as well as India.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated video on his digital platform Truth Social last Saturday that included a short segment depicting himself dressed as the protagonist from the popular anime franchise "Naruto.”
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2026
Japan pushes back on Trump’s anime posts
President Donald Trump’s use of Japanese anime-style imagery on his social media account has not gone over well in Japan.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 13, 2026
Trump faces G7 after year of trade wrath and diplomatic bluster
Every G7 leader — other than Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi — has been the target of attacks, criticism or mockery from the Republican billionaire.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington in March. U.S. network CNN said Trump had used phrases like "very close to a deal" or in the "final throes" of talks on 39 occasions.
WORLD
Jun 13, 2026
Why is a ‘very close’ Iran-U.S. deal taking so long?
Analysts say a litany of sticking points have delayed finalizing an accord and will complicate its implementation.
Motorists ride past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles and a sword at the Vanak Square in Tehran on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jun 13, 2026
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
A senior U.S. administration official said both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a news conference after a meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, in December.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2026
The U.S. and Israel can’t hide their differences on Iran
The cause of their dispute is, on the surface, simple. Israel says the April ceasefire between Tehran and Washington did not cover Lebanon.
The Iranian team practices for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico, on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
Iran’s World Cup team finds support from fans in Mexico
The Iran side, known as Team Melli, is navigating uncharted waters.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Monday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 12, 2026
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities
While China is perhaps more powerful than at any time in its modern history, its leverage over North Korea is considerably diminished.
People ride past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2026
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger
A peace deal that the U.S. president said could be signed as soon as this weekend would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
NTT Global Data Centers is working with Citigroup to raise funds for new data centers by selling stakes in a development company for the projects in the U.S.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 12, 2026
NTT unit said to seek $1 billion to develop U.S. data centers
The company is working with Citigroup to raise the money by selling stakes in a development company for the new data center projects.
Elon Musk became a household name through Tesla and SpaceX before expanding his influence with the $44-billion acquisition of social media platform Twitter in 2022.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 12, 2026
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
Elon Musk became a household name through Tesla and SpaceX before expanding his influence with the $44-billion acquisition of social media platform Twitter in 2022.
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 11, 2026
India protests to U.S. after strike kills three Indian sailors
The vessel Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members, 21 of whom have been rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Downtown Miami gleams in the early evening sun after a thunderstorm. Sports scientists say there are clear weather-related risks facing a summer World Cup spanning Canada, Mexico ‌and the ‌United States.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 11, 2026
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Climate change has increased the likelihood of temperatures ⁠high enough to affect player ​performance at 97 of the 104 tournament matches, according to new research.
TDK sees Fabric8Labs' 3D-printing technology as an efficient way to process pure copper into cold plates connecting to semiconductors inside data center servers.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2026
TDK buys U.S. 3D-printing startup to amp up AI ecosystem bet
The Tokyo-based supplier of iPhone batteries is optimistic about Fabric8Labs’ 3D-printing technology for data center server applications.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar attend a joint news conference after their meeting in New Delhi on May 24.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2026
The U.S. and India have become regional rivals
The U.S. has even begun taking a more conciliatory approach toward China, though the strategic competition between the two superpowers remains intense.
Iranian missiles are launched from Tehran. Iran said it had carried out attacks against a U.S. base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2026
Trump vows to strike Iran again Thursday if it holds out on deal
Trump has ordered multiple strikes as his frustration over the lack of progress in talks grows.
Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2026
Oil surges as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran threaten fragile truce
Brent crude surged over 2% to trade above $95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate advanced toward $93, before paring gains after the U.S. ended a brief campaign of strikes.
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota sails off the coast of Western Australia on March 16, 2025.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2026
Hard scrutiny of AUKUS won’t scuttle that deal
Power and passion won’t overcome the strategic logic of Australia’s sub ambitions.
A man salvages construction materials from a collapsed building to resell, as Cuba's state-run economy has descended into a full-blown crisis after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardened sanctions and cut off the Caribbean nation's oil supply, in Havana on May 6.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2026
White House defends Cuba sanctions as U.N. warns of harm
U.N. ⁠High Commissioner for ​Human Rights Volker Turk said the measures were affecting the Cuban population’s human rights, especially ​access to ‌essential supplies and services.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2026
Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over visa issues in U.S. ahead of World Cup
Infantino said FIFA ⁠understands there are also times to “chill and relax” when visa issues arise rather than creating additional conflict.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Chinese and Russian bombers and fighter jets stage joint patrol near Japan
A Chinese Air Force H-6 bomber is seen during a joint patrol with Russian military aircraft on Saturday.
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.
‘The colors speak for themselves’: How Japan’s chroma bible went global
“A Dictionary of Color Combinations” is meant to function as a quick-reference guide for artists, designers and anyone with a passing interest in aesthetics as a quantifiable pursuit.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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