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June 17, 2024

Putin to visit Kim Jong Un as military cooperation between Russia and North Korea increases

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday as both countries intensify their opposition to the United States.

June 17, 2024

Houthis take to social media in bizarre offensive against US Navy

Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly claimed that they hit or sank the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in an online misinformation campaign as the aircraft carrier fights in the Red Sea.

June 17, 2024

Singapore authorities say ship that hit tanker, causing oil spill, reported sudden loss of control

The Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the Singaporean fuel supply ship Marine Honor after the Vox Maxima reported a sudden loss of control, Singaporean authorities said.

June 17, 2024

A timeline of clashes between China and the Philippines in South China Sea, following latest ship collision

China and the Philippines have engaged in a series of confrontations in the South China Sea, which China claims as its own territory, as China pursues a large military expansion.

June 16, 2024

8 injured in Massachusetts pop-up party shooting

Eight people were injured in a shooting at a Methuen, Massachusetts, "pop-up party" early Sunday. Two are reportedly in critical condition.

June 14, 2024

Tejano singer and TV host Johnny Canales, who helped launch Selena's career, dead at 77

Tejano singer and longtime television music show host Johnny Canales has died, according to a statement from his family. His death was announced on Thursday.

June 14, 2024

Cambodian authorities burn $70M of seized illegal drugs in major crackdown

Cambodian authorities on Friday destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them as a way to educate people about their danger.

June 14, 2024

US Navy faces most intense combat since WWII against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, officials say

The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, officials say.

June 14, 2024

Japan stands firm on Osprey flights despite US restrictions, defense chief says

Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in Japan. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said Friday that he has no plans to request a flight suspension.

June 14, 2024

Animal caretakers in Thailand 'shocked' after surprise birth of rare twin elephants

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy.