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WHO links Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks to funding cuts following US withdrawal
WHO Director-General Tedros linked recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks to aid cuts as US funding ceased in 2025.
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Hong Kong's Pink Dot LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled Again Due to Venue Issues
Pink Dot Hong Kong's LGBTQ carnival has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue withdrawal and licensing problems.
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Hong Kong Government Allocates Additional HK$5 Billion for National Security in 2026
Hong Kong government allocated HK$5 billion in 2026 for national security, the third such fund since 2020 under the National Security Law.
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Chinese agent Lu Jianwang found guilty of running covert police station in Manhattan Chinatown
Lu Jianwang was convicted for operating an unauthorized Chinese police station in New York and faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Kenya sees deadly protests and transport strike after fuel prices rise sharply
Kenya’s nationwide transport strike and protests erupted over steep fuel price hikes, leaving 4 dead and dozens injured.
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Tiger escapes enclosure near Leipzig, attacks handler and is killed by police
A tiger escaped a private enclosure near Leipzig on May 17, attacked a man, and was shot dead by police after a search.
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Iran executes over 2,150 people in 2025, pushing global executions to highest since 1981
Iran executed at least 2,159 people in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 count and driving global executions to their highest level since 1981.
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Iran appoints Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy for China affairs
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was named special representative for China affairs, succeeding the late Ali Larijani.
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Norway arrests Chinese man on suspicion of espionage in Nordland region
A Chinese man was arrested in northern Norway on May 15 for attempted illegal intelligence activities and remanded for four weeks.
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Three Die in Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship Departing Ushuaia
Three cruise ship passengers died from hantavirus traced to the MV Hondius that left Ushuaia on April 1.
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Taiwan President Lai affirms sovereignty, rejects independence amid US-China summit
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejected calls to give up independence amid US-China summit tensions.
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Chinese hacking suspect extradited to South Korea over $25M theft including BTS's Jungkook
A 40-year-old Chinese hacking suspect was extradited from Bangkok to South Korea on May 13 over a multimillion-dollar theft targeting public and private accounts.
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Drone attack sparks fire at UAE Barakah nuclear plant generator, no casualties
On May 17, 2026, a drone struck a generator outside the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, causing a fire but no injuries.
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Yasser Abbas elected to Fatah Central Committee at first congress in nearly 10 years
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was elected to the Fatah Central Committee on May 17, 2026.
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Sri Lanka arrests over 1,000 foreign cybercrime suspects in 2026 surge
Sri Lankan police have arrested more than 1,000 foreign nationals linked to cybercrime this year, a sharp rise from previous years.
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Chinese national arrested for trespassing and disruptive behavior at KLIA Terminal 1
A Chinese woman was arrested at KLIA Terminal 1 for entering a restricted area without a ticket and acting aggressively at the international departure gate.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wears Nike Tracksuit on Air Force One to China, Sparks Online Buzz
Marco Rubio wore a grey Nike Tech fleece tracksuit aboard Air Force One en route to China, drawing viral comparisons to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's outfit.
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French woman critically ill after hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship
A French woman is critically ill with lung and heart failure after a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, which has caused three deaths and nine confirmed cases.
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Melania Trump Will Not Join President Trump on China State Visit Starting May 13
First Lady Melania Trump will not travel with President Donald Trump on his China state visit set to begin Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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At Least Eight Killed in Freight Train and Bus Collision in Bangkok
A freight train collided with a public bus at a Bangkok railway crossing on May 16, killing eight and injuring 25 to 35 people.
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Mexico teachers threaten World Cup protests over pay dispute
About 3,000 Mexican teachers marched May 15, demanding higher pay and threatening strikes during the June 11 World Cup opening [s1,s3].
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Taiwan President Lai rejects 'Taiwan independence' after Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te rejected 'Taiwan independence' and reaffirmed maintaining cross-strait status quo after Xi-Trump talks.
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Trump Ends China Visit Without Commitments on Tariffs or Taiwan Arms Sale
Donald Trump concluded his China visit without agreeing to extend the tariff truce or approving a $14B Taiwan arms sale.
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China Agrees to Buy US Oil in Beijing Summit Between Trump and Xi Jinping
At a May 14 summit in Beijing, China agreed to purchase American oil, with Chinese ships set to visit US ports, President Trump said.