Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Putin invoked the Soviet victory in World War II to rally his army in Ukraine, saying 'our heroes move forward'.
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Rescuers find body of first confirmed fatality from Mount Dukono eruption; believed to be Indonesian national
Two Singaporean hikers remain missing despite their locations having been identified.
Spain’s Canary Islands brace for incoming hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
140 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius vessel will be 'completely isolated' and evacuated, say Spanish authorities.
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Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids
Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed various areas of the West Bank, set cars on fire, and attacked Palestinians.
Financial struggles burden Yemen’s army as soldiers wait for wages
Yemeni soldiers earn $38 to $116 monthly, but an unstable currency has eroded the value of their salaries.
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Thai police probe military-grade weapons cache at foreign man's home
Local police are "investigating security implications" after assault rifles, explosives, grenades and anti-personnel mines were found at the man's home, near the beach resort of Pattaya.
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ASEAN discussions on regional fuel stockpile in very early stage, says PM Wong
ASEAN already has a rice stockpile with China, Japan and Korea. The question is whether the region could pursue something similar for energy, says Singapore’s prime minister.
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
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China trade beats forecasts in April despite Middle East war
While the US-Israel war on Iran has produced new risks for China's economy, its trade has so far appeared to be weathering the disruptions.
Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
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Messi backs Neymar's inclusion in Brazil's World Cup squad
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Singapore universities assessing impact after global cyberattack on educational tool Canvas
Hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, saying it had stolen data related to nearly 9,000 schools worldwide.
Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton
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North Korea to deploy new artillery along border with South
Deployment of the "new-type 155-millimetre self-propelled gun-howitzer" would potentially place Seoul within striking range.
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How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
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Telco sector 'high-value target' for cyber attackers, firms advised on urgency of frontier AI risks: Shanmugam
The Infocomm Media Development Authority has issued an advisory to telcos on measures to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.
U.S. fires on 2 more tankers as Washington awaits Iran response on deal
The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.