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• Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer helps Cubs get by Brewers

  The blast was the Japanese slugger's 18th of the season.

• Israel-Iran war enters sixth day, as Trump calls for Tehran's 'unconditional surrender'

  The U.S. president's comments, delivered via social media, suggested a more aggressive stance toward Iran as he weighs whether to deepen American involvement.

• Japan revises law to ban online casino ads as it cracks down on offshore gambling

  The revised law makes gambling on overseas sites explicitly illegal, allowing internet service providers and social media platforms to remove content more proactively.

• South Korea's Lee touts ‘inseparable’ Japan ties after Ishiba meeting

  Seeking to ride the momentum that has pushed the neighbors closer following years of chilly ties, the pair also reaffirmed their commitment to trilateral cooperation with the U.S.

• Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

  Japan has won six of the 10 titles already attributed after five days of competition in Budapest.

• Asia overshadowed as G7 struggles with crises and lack of unity

  Mentions of China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific were conspicuously absent from the statements that emerged from the latest summit.

• Marine heat waves are spreading around the world

  Some unusual ocean events have become so intense that scientists have coined a new term: super marine heat waves.

• Sam Reinhart scores four as Panthers beat Oilers to retain Stanley Cup

  Reinhart scored on all four shots he took to become the first player to notch four goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1957.

Asia/Pacific news from Japan Times

• Asia overshadowed as G7 struggles with crises and lack of unity

  Mentions of China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific were conspicuously absent from the statements that emerged from the latest summit.

• North Korea to send thousands of troops to Russia to help rebuild Kursk

  Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced the move following two meetings in as many weeks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

• India and Canada return ambassadors as Carney and Modi look past spat

  Carney's predecessor last year accused India of involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil and expelled the Indian envoy.

• Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defense milestone

  Taiwan has made the indigenous submarine program a key part of a project to modernize its armed forces as Beijing stages almost daily military exercises.

• Taiwan targets blood-bag production as China steps up pressure

  President Lai Ching-te has made preparing the self-ruled archipelago for a possible conflict with China a central part of his policymaking.

• 'This is a culture': TikTok murder highlights Pakistan's unease with women online

  TikTok is wildly popular in the nation, and women have found both audience and income. But as views have surged, so have efforts to police the platform.

• Australians equally distrust Trump and Xi, survey finds

  Australians’ faith in the U.S. has deteriorated following President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

• Xi visits Kazakhstan for talks with Central Asian leaders

  The summit in the Kazakh capital Astana is taking place in parallel to the Group of Seven's event in Canada.

Culture news from Japan Times

• Sober clubbing brews fresh beat for Singapore's Gen Z

  Not into an environment filled with alcohol? Try hitting up a coffee rave in Singapore.

• A multisensory exhibition of <i>washi</i> paper unfolds at London Design Biennale

  In the exhibition “Paper Clouds: Materiality in Empty Space,” washi paper clouds float on golden threads in the historic Somerset House.

• Japanese director Yasuhiro Aoki's wins French animation award for 'ChaO'

  "ChaO" tells the story of a romance between an office worker and a mermaid princess in a future society where humans and mermaids coexist.

• Osaka wants to show off its artistic talents

  With the expo underway, the city is buzzing with people. The art scene is trying to catch some of that attention with a variety of events and initiatives this summer.

• At Tokyo Pride’s first queer art exhibition, intimacy and resistance share the wall

  A vibrant, community-sourced exhibition in Harajuku showcases queer art that spans the political, absurd and deeply personal.

• Stop-motion sci-fi saga ‘Junk World’ expands its bizarre universe

  The monsters are cute, the war is weird and interior designer turned director Takahide Hori’s creativity stretches far beyond his budget.

• ‘A Unique Country in Asia’: Sex and politics make for strange bedfellows

  With sex work and small talk, Kenji Yamauchi’s politically sharp film paints a complex portrait of modern Japan.

• Parental grief and spiritual terror collide in ‘Dollhouse’

  Previously known for feel-good comedies, Shinobu Yaguchi turns to delivering creeping unease in his mysterious film.

Sports news from Japan Times

• Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer helps Cubs get by Brewers

  The blast was the Japanese slugger's 18th of the season.

• Tanaka and Murao strike more gold for Japan at judo worlds

  Japan has won six of the 10 titles already attributed after five days of competition in Budapest.

• Sam Reinhart scores four as Panthers beat Oilers to retain Stanley Cup

  Reinhart scored on all four shots he took to become the first player to notch four goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1957.

• Grand Slam champions Osaka and Keys crash at first hurdle in Berlin

  It was a disappointing start to the former world No. 1's grass season, with Wimbledon starting in just under two weeks.

• River Plate eases past Urawa at Club World Cup

  Under 12,000 fans attended the clash, but those who were there, many traveling from Japan and Argentina, created a vibrant atmosphere at both ends of the stadium.

• All Black Savea to skip Super Rugby for Japan sabbatical in 2026

  Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga said Savea, who was the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year this season, would be welcomed back with open arms in 2027.

• Ken Goldin brings his sports memorabilia from Netflix to Tokyo

  Goldin Auctions CEO Ken Goldin brought some high-end sports memorabilia for the public to see on his first trip to Japan.

• Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race

  The bid, worth a reported $1.2 billion, could see the Thai capital host races from 2028 to 2032.

Life news from Japan Times

• Revitalizing the space under Tokyo’s train tracks

  Rail underpasses in big cities are being transformed into vibrant spaces for artisans, foodies and travelers — without erasing their past.

• Kazutaka Ozawa: ‘The best wine is the one that brings you joy'

  The oenophile, who recently earned the title of Asia’s Best Sommelier, shares his thoughts on domestic sips and Tokyo’s vino trends.

• Osaka’s Canes & Tales raises a glass to bygone charms

  With its creative cocktails and classy air of a gentlemen’s club, Canes & Tales is a sophisticated addition to the city’s thriving drinks scene.

• Under shogi’s shadow, Tokyo’s chess lovers make their move

  Japan has long resisted the lure of chess, but the stage is being set for the country’s first-ever grandmaster, one expert says.

• 'Rice swindler,' 'Face thief': Worried citizens invent new monsters

  A decade-old contest for original "yōkai" art reflects what keeps people up at night in Japan.

• In the forecast for June — a lot of talk about the weather

  From "tsuyu" to "amayadori," the current season has no shortage of vocabulary for downpours, floods and wet weather.

• So long, gateball. Japan’s seniors are ready to work those core muscles.

  Japan’s seniors are trading gateball for Pilates, chasing strength, stability and a new kind of aging — with core control.

• With Igniv Bangkok, the Thai capital’s fine dining scene gets a boost

  The progressive Swiss restaurant is emblematic of the city’s evolution toward a diverse gourmet destination that includes choices from modern German to creative Japanese.

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