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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP, Getty Images)Jamstarosa | AFP | Getty ImagesDefense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said that despite increasing defense spending and revising arms export guidelines, “the door to dialogue is always open” to the international community.At the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Prime Minister Koizumi stated that Japan has always respected international law, adding, “Japan’s path as a peaceful nation has been valued by the region and the international community. This fact is true and will not be swayed by false claims.”He also said…
Matthias Bork | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesFive years ago, venture capitalists were pouring money into American startups selling everything from lingerie subscriptions to scheduling software, pouring billion-dollar valuations before most of the companies had turned a profit.It was a buoyant time for startups, supported by a combination of cheap money and pandemic-boosted demand. But even after the Federal Reserve eased some of the turmoil by starting to raise interest rates in 2022, many founders believed they could grow to inflated valuations, investors told CNBC.Then an app called ChatGPT appeared.”The ChatGPT moment was when people said, ‘Hey, next generation of…
Reuters — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that four nurses who were being treated for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus have recovered from a hospital in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More recoveries are expected, especially as people are diagnosed and treated earlier and as the response to the outbreak strengthens. According to the agency, one laboratory employee also recovered, bringing the total number of people who have recovered from the virus to five. However, Brazil and Italy are investigating suspected cases related to travel to affected countries. According to data distributed…
Rita Ferro at Disney Upfront 2026.Courtesy: Disney Co.As Rita Ferro, Disney president of global advertising, prepared to take the stage at the company’s recent upfront presentation, she had actor Paul Anthony Kelly on her mind. Kelly recently portrayed John F. Kennedy Jr. in the limited FX TV series “Love Story,” and met Ferro at an earlier event. After a fangirl moment that included an iPhone snapshot, Ferro requested that Kelly introduce her at the annual pitch to advertisers.”That’s the Disney difference: trust, innovation and unrivaled fandom. Not just with the stories they tell, but how they operate as a company,”…
summary France has seized a sanctioned oil tanker carrying Russian crude oil in the Atlantic Ocean, the third known intercept in recent months. President Emmanuel Macron said the Tagore was stopped with British support as part of efforts to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet. The Kremlin claimed the seizure was illegal and bordered on piracy. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. The French Navy has seized a sanctioned oil tanker that left a Russian port. This is the third known seizure in recent months. French President Emmanuel Macron posted on Monday that the ship, the Tagore, was captured in the…
Published June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Vinicius Jr. turned the Maracanã into his own personal welcome party, scoring a stunning goal early on and then scoring another to lead Brazil to a 6-2 friendly victory over Panama as the five-time world champion sharpened his nails before the World Cup.With less than two weeks until the 2026 World Cup, Brazil will be without Neymar, who is expected to miss the opening game against Morocco on June 13 with a calf injury, while Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos and Gabriel Martinelli will also be absent after Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.Recommended…
Marie Phelan said she had never heard of MDMA until she came across a flyer recruiting veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.Now, she says the psychoactive drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly changed the trajectory of her life. “My experience with MDMA was one that really tore me apart,” said Phelan, who joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1999 and was deployed to Iraq in 2003.”I was carrying this big, heavy backpack and I put it down on the beach and started unpacking one little thing at a time and throwing each little thing out onto the waves,” Phelan…
Published June 1, 2026June 1, 2026Football’s international self-regulatory body announced a new set of laws will come into force during the World Cup, weeks before the tournament begins on June 11.The International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced on Sunday a number of changes to the Laws of the Game that will apply not only to the World Cup but also to the 2026-2027 season and beyond.”The IFAB has approved a series of ground-breaking changes to the Laws of the Game, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first major tournament where those rules will apply,” FIFA referee Pierluigi…
Piotr Swat | Light Rocket | Getty ImagesAkeso’s experimental lung cancer drug and summit therapeutics Results published Sunday showed a 34% reduction in the risk of death in a carefully monitored late-stage trial. When used with chemotherapy, the drug led to a statistically significant median survival of four months longer for patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer than the standard combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy, according to abstracts published Sunday ahead of presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Phase 3 trials were conducted in China, and global Phase 3 trials are underway.”The fact…
Vientiane, Laos — Rescue teams in Laos said they were investigating a possible “knock reaction” deep inside a network of flooded caves where two men are believed to remain trapped. Although the phenomenon could indicate possible signs of life, rescue workers stress that further investigation is needed before they can be sure whether the knocks were caused by the stranded men. The sound was heard as rescuers rappelled down a newly discovered vertical shaft that could allow safer entry into the flooded cave and lead to a room where the men might be. “We cannot yet confirm whether the knocking…