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Indonesia and Japan sign defense cooperation deal to boost regional security
Indonesia and Japan signed a Defense Cooperation Arrangement in Jakarta on May 4, 2026, to deepen military ties and promote regional peace.
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Japan and Australia to fast-track six critical mineral projects to reduce China reliance
Japan and Australia plan to accelerate six critical mineral development projects aimed at diversifying supply chains away from China.
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Iran war disrupts oil, aid, and airline operations through Strait of Hormuz
The US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising costs for oil, aid, and airlines worldwide.
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Hangzhou court rules AI cost-cutting not valid reason to fire worker
A Hangzhou court ruled a company could not fire a worker solely because AI might do the job more cheaply.
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DeepSeek cuts AI model prices after V4 preview release
DeepSeek cut prices for its AI models after releasing a V4 preview, sharpening competition with rivals.
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China’s NDRC blocks Meta’s proposed $2 billion AI startup acquisition
China’s National Development and Reform Commission on Monday blocked Meta’s bid to acquire AI startup Manus, demanding parties withdraw from the deal.
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Mother's Day 2026 gift guides offer diverse shopping ideas ahead of May 10
Two US articles published in May 2026 recommend gift ideas for Mother's Day on May 10.
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North Korean women’s club Naegohyang to play in South Korea on May 20
North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC will travel to South Korea to face Suwon FC Women in an Asian Champions League semifinal on May 20.
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Chinese robot Lightning wins Beijing half-marathon in 50:26
Chinese humanoid robot Lightning won the Beijing half-marathon in 50 minutes 26 seconds, beating the men's world record.
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Malaysian politician Rafizi Ramli questioned over $278M semiconductor deal
Rafizi Ramli was questioned for over eight hours by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged irregularities in a $278 million chip deal.
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Canada Becomes First Non-European Nation at European Political Community Summit
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attends the European Political Community summit in Yerevan on May 4, 2026.
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Man charged after death of missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl in Australia
Australian police charged Jefferson Lewis, 47, with murder after finding the body of a missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl.
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North Korean Women's Football Team to Play in South Korea for First Time Since 2018
North Korea’s Naegohyang women's football team will visit South Korea on May 20 to face Suwon FC Women in the Asian Champions League semi-final.
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Chinese EV makers tout fast charging and smart features at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese EV makers used the Beijing Auto Show to showcase fast charging and smart features as they push overseas expansion.
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Singapore and New Zealand Sign First Legally Binding Supply Chain Resilience Pact
Singapore and New Zealand signed a bilateral agreement on May 4 to safeguard supply chain resilience for essential goods.
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BJP poised for historic first win in West Bengal state elections
Bharatiya Janata Party leads in over half of West Bengal assembly seats, aiming for its first election victory in the state.
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Trump says U.S. will guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will help guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rose.
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Judge preliminarily approves Sony PlayStation Store settlement in pricing case
A federal judge in California gave preliminary approval to a Sony PlayStation Store settlement over digital game pricing claims.
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Ex-Nintendo chief says company stopped selling Wii and DS consoles to Amazon
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says Nintendo cut off Wii and DS sales to Amazon after a pricing demand he called illegal.
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European leaders gather in Armenia for two major summits amid geopolitical shift
More than 30 European leaders and Canada’s prime minister meet in Yerevan for the EPC and first bilateral EU-Armenia summits.
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Ukrainian drone strikes residential tower in Moscow ahead of Victory Day parade
A Ukrainian drone hit a residential tower in Moscow early Monday, causing damage but no casualties, officials said.
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U.S. denies Iran claim of missile strike on warship in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. denied Iran’s claim that missiles hit a warship in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rose over the waterway.
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Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten the message' after US troop plan
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Europeans have 'gotten the message' from Donald Trump after the Pentagon planned to pull 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.
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Israeli strikes kill civilians in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed civilians and wounded others despite a fragile ceasefire, Lebanese reports said.