Ukraine denies claim it launched strikes on nuclear plant
The strikes on this occasion were confirmed by the U.N.’s atomic watchdog agency, though it didn’t attribute responsibility for the attack to either side. Read more
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China patrolled the South China Sea as U.S. held drills with allies
The defense chiefs of the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines announced Saturday that they would hold joint exercises in the sea to safeguard the rule of law and uphold the right to sail through and fly over the waters. Read more
Thousands evacuate after floods break a Russian dam in Orsk
Floods caused by rising water levels in the Ural River broke a dam in a city near Russia’s border with Kazakhstan, forcing some 2,000 people to evacuate, local authorities said. Read more
Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv kill 6, wound 11
Overall, Russia fired 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and six missiles at Ukraine overnight, officials said. Read more
Iranian commander vows revenge for Israeli strike that killed 2 generals
The attack on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria was a significant escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two archenemies. Read more
Israel finds body of hostage killed in Gaza; cease-fire talks to resume
Hamas has insisted on linking a phased end to the war to any agreement releasing hostages. Read more
Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom
The trees usually are at peak bloom in late March to early April, at the same time the country begins a new school and business year. Read more
Israel dismisses 2 officers over deadly strikes on aid workers
The findings are likely to bolster widespread skepticism over the Israeli military’s decision-making. Read more
Biden conditions aid to Israel on Gaza civilian safety
Biden and Netanyahu spoke by phone days after Israeli airstrikes killed seven food aid workers in Gaza. Read more
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Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing after quake kills 10
Nearly 1,100 people were injured in the quake. Of the 10 dead, at least four were killed inside Taroko National Park. Read more
Tonga’s leader welcomes Chinese security aid for summit
Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni said there was nothing to fear from China’s offer to help Tonga host leaders of the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum in August. Read more
Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in ‘blood diamonds’
The United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined forces today to keep supporting the Kimberley Process, which aims to eliminate the trade in “blood diamonds” that helped fuel devastating conflicts in Africa. Read more
Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost ‘green financing’
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday in the scenic Laotian city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters brought on by climate change. Read more
NATO marks 75th birthday as war in Ukraine, rising populism gnaw at unity
NATO will celebrate on Thursday 75 years of collective defense across Europe and North America as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third year and sorely tests the allies’ resolve while rising populism gnaws at their unity. Read more
South Koreans bid farewell to panda leaving for China
Authorities seize 598 stolen vehicles at Montreal port
Around three-quarters of the 598 seized vehicles, with an estimated value of $34.5 million Canadian (US$25.5 million), were stolen in the neighboring province of Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police and Canada Border Services Agency said. Read more
Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 to replenish troops
The new laws, which will also do away with some draft exemptions and create an online registry for recruits, might add around 50,000 troops to the military. Read more
Bodies of 6 slain foreign aid workers leave Gaza
The three British citizens, a Polish citizen, an Australian and a Canadian American dual citizen worked for World Central Kitchen. Read more
Indonesian president-elect pledges closer ties with Japan after China visit
Subianto, who’s currently defense minister, told Kishida that the two countries are longtime friends who have built a cooperative relationship, and that he hoped to further strengthen the relationship. Read more
North Korea says it successfully tested new hypersonic missile
The South Korean military said the North is exaggerating the success of the test and its overall missile prowess. Read more
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9
The quake and aftershocks also caused 24 landslides and damage to roads, bridges and tunnels. Read more
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