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”.
Continue reading...Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship – BBC
- Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship BBC
- British cruise ship passenger in intensive care after three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak BBC
- Three cruise ship passengers dead, others ill after suspected hantavirus outbreak. Here’s what we know CNN
- 3 Dead of Suspected Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says The New York Times
- Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship | Cape Verde The Guardian
Antisemitism ‘allowed to come into the open’ says Bondi victim’s daughter
Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.
What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops – AP News
- What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops AP News
- The loss of 5,000 US troops in Germany is just the tip of the challenge facing Europe CNN
- German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced Reuters
- Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal ‘anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next NPR
- Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal WSJ
Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says – CNN
- Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says CNN
- Vladimir Putin hunkers down for fear of assassination Financial Times
- Russia tightens Putin security amid assassination fears as president retreats to bunkers - report i24NEWS
- Putin Retreats to Bunkers Following Deaths of Iranian Leaders AsatuNews.co.id
- Putin missing for 9 days amid Moscow outages 112.ua
Rare comet to flash through New Zealand skies – before it disappears for 170,000 years
Over the next two weeks stargazers have a chance to spot the blue-green orb and smudgy tail of comet known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS
A comet formed on the edges of the solar system will grace southern skies over the next fortnight, giving viewers a rare chance to glimpse it before it disappears from view for another 170,000 years.
The comet – known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS – had been travelling through the northern hemisphere but has “swung around the sun” and is now visible in the south, said Josh Aoraki, an astronomer at Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland, New Zealand.
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