Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?
Trump orders new Hormuz mission after Iran says it receives US response to its peace proposal.
Singapore and New Zealand strike ‘world first’ supply-chain pact – Financial Times
- Singapore and New Zealand strike ‘world first’ supply-chain pact Financial Times
- With New Zealand signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns? RNZ
- Singapore and NZ sign deal to keep supply chains open, say they are open to interest from other countries Reuters
- Luxon signs Singapore fuel deal as diesel and jet fuel stocks climb centrist.nz
- New Zealand and Singapore can collaborate more on AI and be leaders in its deployment: PM Wong The Straits Times
Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year’s theme
Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.
Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific
Japan’s PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific.
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
President Trump says the US will begin 'Project Freedom' on Monday to guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz.
Three dead after monster truck crashes into crowd
At least 38 people were injured when the vehicle ploughed into the crowd at a show in Colombia.
Crew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says
Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.
Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical condition’
Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War? – The Dispatch
- Is There a China Strategy Behind the Iran War? The Dispatch
- China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves The New York Times
- What China is learning from the US war in Iran vox.com
- How Is the Iran War Impacting China’s Economy? ChinaPower Project
- Trump's war against Iran offers an opening for China NBC News
Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.
BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
North Korean women’s club to play rare football match in the South
Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
Two vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz hours apart – upi.com
- Two vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz hours apart upi.com
- A cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked NBC News
- Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says Al Jazeera
- Three Vessels Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, U.K. Maritime Group Says WSJ
- UK maritime agency says Strait of Hormuz threat level remains critical The Times of Israel
All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026
Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
How to escape Russia’s army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out
Russia's army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions.
China’s zero-tariff policy to Africa reinforces multilateralism, creates wider space for Global South partnership: former Ethiopian senior official – Global Times
- China’s zero-tariff policy to Africa reinforces multilateralism, creates wider space for Global South partnership: former Ethiopian senior official Global Times
- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation BBC
- China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1 AP News
- Could China help make Africa a factory for the world? The Economist
- China opens tariff-free trade to nearly all African countries RFI
2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco – NPR
- 2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco NPR
- 1 missing U.S. soldier jumped into water to try to save another, search continues in Morocco, officials say CBS News
- Massive search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco Yahoo
- Missing U.S. Soldiers Thought to Have Fallen Into the Ocean in Morocco The Daily Beast
- 2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco The New York Times
North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions
Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called for “advanced discussions” on revising the pacifist constitution, as large demonstrations were held nationwide to oppose any changes to the country’s supreme law.
Speaking during an official visit to Vietnam, Takaichi said the constitution, which was written by US occupation forces after the second world war, “should periodically be updated to reflect the demands of the times”.
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