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Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
17 May 2026 @ 11:19 am
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in the United States’ dealings with China are heightening anxieties…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
17 May 2026 @ 10:27 am
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to…
Japan's rice consumption per person drops 6% to 7-year low in FY2025
17 May 2026 @ 7:37 am
Japan's average monthly rice consumption per person fell 6.1 percent to a seven-year low of 4,435 grams in the year ended March 2026, reflecting consumers shifting away from…
2 more teens arrested over robbery-murder in Tochigi
17 May 2026 @ 7:35 am
Another two 16-year-olds were arrested Saturday on suspicion of robbery and murder in Tochigi Prefecture, after two of the same age were taken into custody earlier in the…
Woman fatally stabbed in Mie Prefecture; brother-in-law suspected
17 May 2026 @ 7:35 am
A 53-year-old woman died after being stabbed at her home in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, on Saturday.
Police said a man called 119 at around 9 a.m. Saturday…
University of Tokyo's May Festival resumes after bomb threat
17 May 2026 @ 7:33 am
The University of Tokyo's annual May Festival resumed on Sunday after the first day’s events were canceled on Saturday due to a bomb threat.
The festival is organized…
Ohtani has 5 RBIs as Dodgers take advantage of Angels' mistakes in 15-2 rout
17 May 2026 @ 5:16 am
Shohei Ohtani had five RBIs, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Justin…
Tens of thousands turn out for UK far-right rally, counter demo
17 May 2026 @ 3:08 am
Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday at a London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest, as police mounted…
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
17 May 2026 @ 3:08 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a two-day trip to Beijing this week, the Kremlin said Saturday.
The announcement comes less than…
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
17 May 2026 @ 1:54 am
Napoleon Solo reemerged as a colt to watch with a victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Now trainer Chad Summers wants a shot at Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo,…