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On May 14, a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, partially collapsed during a Russian airstrike, and rescue workers were on site conducting search and rescue operations. (AFP)

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi approved the Japan Business Federation's plan to double research funding, stating that a strong economic foundation rests on superior scientific and technological capabilities, aligning with the government's goal of building a technologically advanced nation. (AFP)

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (right) met with He Lifeng (left) at the Blue House on Wednesday. The two exchanged views on strengthening South Korea-China cooperation, expanding trade and economic exchanges, and establishing a more stable cooperation mechanism. (Reuters)

Pentagon acting chief accountant Hearst said the latest figures include costs for updated equipment repairs and replacements, as well as operating costs. (Reuters)

California continues to have the highest gasoline prices in the United States. The photo shows a price list at a Mobil gas station in Pasadena, California, on May 11. (AFP)