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Russian warship conducts artillery drills in Sea of Japan
“During the exercise to test air defense for a single ship, the crew of the large landing ship conducted artillery firing at a simulated air target,” Interfax quoted the press service as saying. Read more
Rainbows use 9 pitchers to sweep Marshall in opening series
Nine Hawaii pitchers combined on a seven-hitter to help the Rainbow Warriors complete a season-opening, four-game sweep with today’s 10-2 baseball victory over Marshall at Les Murakami Stadium. Read more
5 Iraqi banks to be banned from U.S. dollar transactions
A rare ally of both the United States and Iran with more than $100 billion in reserves held in the U.S., Iraq relies heavily on Washington’s goodwill to ensure that its access to oil revenues and finances are not blocked. Read more
U.S. Energy: Less than 50 purged from nuclear security office
On Friday, sources told Reuters that 325 workers had been sent notice that they had been laid off from the National Nuclear Security Administration, part of the department which employs about 2,000 people and works around the world to secure dangerous nuclear materials, including in Ukraine as Russia’s war continues. Read more
Pope Francis remains in Rome hospital for 3rd day
Francis had spent the afternoon alternating between resting and reading, the Vatican added in a brief statement. Read more
Interior Ministry: Israeli strike kills 3 Palestinian police officers
Palestinian officials said Israel was also violating the truce terms by blocking the entry of equipment to clear the rubble and shelters for displaced people in the enclave. Patients were also being stopped from leaving for hospital treatment in Egypt, they said. Read more
Rubio: Coming days to show if Putin serious about Ukraine peace
America’s top diplomat also played down European concerns about being cut out of the opening talks between Russia and the United States, saying in an interview with CBS that a negotiation process had not yet begun in earnest. Read more
Singer Shakira hospitalized in Peru with stomach issue
“I’m sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I’m currently hospitalized,” Shakira wrote in her post. “The doctors taking care of me have let me know that I’m not well enough to perform tonight.” Read more
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump’s Gaza plan
Speaking to Jewish American organizations gathered in Jerusalem, Netanyahu again praised President Donald Trump’s plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. Read more
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Zelenskiy calls for European army to deter Russia, earn U.S. respect
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Saturday for the creation of a European army, saying the continent could no longer be sure of protection from the United States and would only get respect from Washington with a strong military. Read more
HFD responds to 16th floor fire at Waikiki high-rise
Honolulu firefighters this evening put out a fire that broke out on the 16th floor of a high-rise in Waikiki, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. No injuries were reported. Read more
Hawaii baseball sweeps doubleheader against Marshall
Shunsuke Sakaino drove in Ben Zeigler-Namoa with a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to help Hawaii complete a doubleheader sweep of Marshall today. Read more
Motorcyclist, 23, critically injured in crash on H-2
Police said a helmet was found at the scene, but it remains unknown whether the motorcyclist was wearing one during the collision. Read more
3 hostages freed by Hamas; Israel releases 369 Palestinians
The three Israelis were led onto a stage with Hamas militants armed with automatic rifles standing on each side of them in Khan Younis before they were taken back into Israel. Read more
Hawaii women’s basketball runs winning streak to 13 games
Hawaii is two games up on UC Irvine in the loss column with five games to play in the race for the top seed in the Big West Conference tournament. Read more
Great Aloha Run will start with early road closures Monday
The run officially begins at 7 a.m. and should wrap up before noon. Read more
Puna man arrested for allegedly using machete to assault brother
Firefighters took the victim to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he underwent immediate surgery for life-threatening injuries. Read more
No need for one country to control chip industry, Taiwan official says
There is no need for one country to control the semiconductor industry, which is complex and needs a division of labour, Taiwan’s top technology official said on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised the island’s chip dominance. Read more
How TCU basketball, coached by former Hawaii player, went from rock bottom to contenders
From the outside, TCU women’s basketball’s rapid rise to one of the nation’s top teams may come as a surprise. Read more
PIF’s LIV Golf investment nearing $5B as losses mount
The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund is nearing $5 billion in total investment in LIV Golf, according to financial documents reviewed by the Money in Sport newsletter on Thursday. Read more
Prosecutors decline to charge man with murder in Kalihi shooting
The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney declined to charge a 38-year-old man with murder today in connection with the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man at an illegal game room in Kalihi. Read more
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