The Russian president had been challenged by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet in person at the talks on Thursday.

Many Japanese people agree that Japanese is a difficult language, especially for foreigners. They point out the complexity of homonyms, kanji characters, multiple writing systems (hiragana, katakana, kanji), and the different intonations that can change meaning—for example, the word "hashi" can mean either "bridge" or "chopsticks" depending on pronunciation. Even native speakers find this confusing. (News On Japan)

In this video, watercolor artist Shibasaki brings an adorable Shiba Inu to life using acrylic gouache. From the initial pencil sketch to layering warm colors and creating soft, fluffy fur, you'll see every step of the process – almost entirely uncut! (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.

There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.

Hospitals say 29 children and 15 women were among the dead after the northern Jabalia area were hit overnight.

Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.

Syria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.

The Commission is found to have wrongly refused to publish texts from its president during the Covid pandemic.

The Commission is found to have wrongly refused to publish texts from its president during the Covid pandemic.

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge reduced Lyle and Erik's murder sentence, making them eligible for parole.

Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime.

Gustavo Adrianzén's resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime.

All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power.

All political meetings have also been banned as the junta intensifies its grip on power.

She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.

She alleges rapper DDG has been violent towards her since their break-up. He has not yet commented.

South Africans are resilient and don't run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.

The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.

Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.