Selfies and smiles: South Korea seeks ‘new phase’ in ties with China
South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung snapped selfies with China’s Xi Jinping as he pursues better ties with China in a four-day visit.
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Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami
The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, occurred in Shimane prefecture in northwestern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Japan rocked by earthquake sparking tsunami fears at 6.3 magnitude
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Shimane Prefecture in Japan’s Chugoku region on Monday, with residents reporting severe shaking.
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have briefed leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela.
Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96
UK’s King Charles III praises Schloss for her lifelong work on ‘overcoming hatred and prejudice’ around the world.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian strikes kill two and trigger hospital fire ahead of Paris peace talks – The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Russian strikes kill two and trigger hospital fire ahead of Paris peace talks The GuardianUkraine says Russian strike on Kyiv leaves first civilians dead this year ReutersRussia-Ukraine war: List of key event…
Xreal partners with Asus to unveil ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses with 1080p micro-OLED displays and a 240Hz refresh rate, launching in H1 2026 (Cameron Faulkner/The Verge)
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Xreal partners with Asus to unveil ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses with 1080p micro-OLED displays and a 240Hz refresh rate, launching in H1 2026 — Doubling the standard refresh rate won’t come cheap, and we…
Denmark Prime Minister warns NATO is finished if Trump takes Greenland
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of the Western alliance as we know it
Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels
Suit against San Francisco-area cities Petaluma and Morgan Hill latest attack on policies that seek to rein in oil and gasThe Trump administration sued two California cities on Monday, seeking to block local laws that restrict natural gas infrastructur…
Top White House aide does not rule out military option if US targets Greenland
In a bold statement, a White House aide suggested that military action in Greenland could be on the table, referring to it as a former Danish ‘colony.’ President Trump is eyeing the Arctic territory for its strategic significance amid growing foreign n…