Japan
Japan's Defense Minister stated the need to strengthen Hokkaido's defense due to the actions of Russia and China. There are plans to deploy long-range missiles at the bases.
Trump mistakenly bought up to $5 million worth of Kura Sushi USA shares. The sushi chain was likely confused with a well-known computer hardware manufacturer.
A novel about the journey of two women in the 1930s became the first work translated from Mandarin to win the Booker. The £50,000 prize will be shared by the authors.
Marco Rubio will attend the NATO summit in Sweden regarding defense spending. Europe is concerned about Trump's plans to reduce the military presence on the continent.
The price of Brent rose to $111 due to the war between the US and Iran. Risks of oil supply blockades are provoking stock market declines and rising interest rates.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using new missiles with Western components for strikes on Kyiv. He called for an immediate shutdown of supply channels.
Trump discussed strengthening the alliance with the Japanese Prime Minister after a meeting with Xi Jinping. The leaders reaffirmed cooperation in the region due to the situation surrounding Taiwan.
Japan plans a visit of government officials to the Russian Federation to maintain contacts and protect the assets of its companies. Tokyo denies any new cooperation and continues G7 sanctions.
Ukraine has returned to the elite division of the Ice Hockey World Championship, finishing second in the group. This happened for the first time since 2007, thanks to a victory over Japan and Lithuania's success in the game against Poland.
In April, 711 MW of energy capacity was restored and 1,500 tons of aid were received. Japan and the UNDP will provide 73 transformers for stable grid operation.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
A rockslide in Alaska triggered a megatsunami nearly 500 meters high. This is the second largest such event in the history of scientific observations.
Ukrainian hockey players defeated France with a score of 3:2 at the World Championship in Division IA. This is the team's highest-rated victory in the last two decades.
The Ukrainian national team lost to Poland with a score of 2:3 in the first round of the 2026 World Championship. The next match against Lithuania will take place on Sunday at 17:00.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Kyiv views such cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen security and economic ties with partners.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
Following a drone attack in Dzerzhinsk, smoke was spotted near the Sverdlov explosives plant. The Russian strategic enterprise is under international sanctions.
The Kyiv-Uzhhorod route has received a new train with carriages manufactured in 2026. The rolling stock is equipped with security systems and offers a menu of Japanese cuisine.
Hetmantsev called for the development of the defense industry and arms exports through the Defence City special regime. Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending.
Asia implements emergency measures and taps into reserves amid energy crisis. Experts predict fuel shortages and rising commodity prices.
A Japanese startup has submitted a drug for kidney disease in cats for approval. Clinical trials showed an increase in the survival rate of sick animals to 80%.
In northern Japan, forest fires led to the evacuation of 3,233 people from 1,541 households in Otsuchi. Over 1,000 firefighters were deployed to combat the blaze across 730 hectares.
EU approved €90 billion loan for Ukraine until end of 2026. Additional €19 billion may be needed for 2027 due to deficit.
Hundreds of firefighters with helicopters are extinguishing fires in Iwate, where 8 buildings have burned down. Authorities have mobilized 1300 rescuers and are hoping for rain.
LA28 organizers have sold over four million tickets to buyers from 85 countries worldwide. The highest demand was recorded in the USA, Great Britain, Canada, and Japan.
Scientists have discovered a continuous accumulation of magma beneath the Greek volcano Methana. This discovery forces a re-evaluation of the danger level of all dormant volcanoes in the world.
Japan has updated its defense policy to supply equipment to 17 partner countries. This will allow replenishing global air defense stocks and strengthening Ukraine's allies.
Tokyo has allowed the sale of missiles and vessels abroad to strengthen its defense industrial base. The government will assess each sale individually instead of using five categories.
Ukrainian weapons must be supplied to the front before being exported to partners. The President warned against the loss of technologies and emphasized the priority for allies.
An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 7. 5 struck off the coast of Japan. Authorities urged residents to evacuate immediately due to a three-meter tsunami threat.