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Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chinese cargo ship ahead of Putin’s Beijing trip
KYIV, May 18 — A Russian drone hit a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea overnight, Ukraine said Monday, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing […]
Philippine senators sworn in as judges for VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
MANILA, May 18 — Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year […]
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam after deadly voyage
ROTTERDAM, May 18 — A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus docked in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine. […]
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus as tensions escalate
JERUSALEM, May 18 — Israeli forces were intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it set sail from Turkey last week, with organisers saying one of the vessels was […]
‘Prerequisite for stability’: Indonesia boosts defences with new fighter jets
JAKARTA, May 18 — Indonesia will continue boosting its defence capabilities, President Prabowo Subianto said today, citing uncertain times as he presented new military hardware, including six French-made Rafale jets, […]
Earthquake in southern China kills two, forces over 7,000 to evacuate
BEIJING, May 18 — A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck south China’s Guangxi region today, killing two people and causing 13 buildings to collapse, state media reported. The quake hit Guangxi’s Liuzhou […]
In India, allies of Modi push for bigger families as fertility rates fall
India’s fertility rate at 2, below replacement level Modi alliance partner rolls out incentives for larger families in southern state Hindu group RSS prioritises push for bigger families NEW DELHI, […]
Saudi police arrest Egyptian duo over fake Haj service ads on social media
MAKKAH, May 18 — Saudi Arabia’s security patrols in Makkah arrested an Egyptian man and woman for committing fraud and deception by publishing fake and misleading advertisements for Haj services […]
Kim Jong Un orders North Korea to turn border into ‘impregnable fortress’
SEOUL, May 18 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on top military officials to bolster front-line units and turn the southern border into an “impregnable fortress”, state media […]
Hong Kong court to hear final submissions in Tiananmen activists’ security trial
HONG KONG, May 18 — A Hong Kong court is expected to begin hearing closing arguments in the case of two democracy activists facing national security charges today, as the […]