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China Condemns Japan-Philippines Maritime Boundary Talks as Illegal
China condemned maritime boundary negotiations between Japan and the Philippines as illegal and lodged formal protests on May 29.
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China braces for peak El Nino weather effects in autumn and winter 2026
China's climate authorities report El Nino has begun and will peak this autumn and winter, raising risks of heavy rains and power surges in southern regions.
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Philippine court orders arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over graft scandal
The Sandiganbayan court ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on graft charges linked to flood control projects on May 29, 2026.
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Mexico's Chamber of Deputies passes amendment allowing election annulment over foreign interference
Mexico's lower house approved a constitutional amendment on May 28 allowing election annulment if foreign interference is detected.
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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin sentenced to 24 years for embezzlement and bribery
Shi Yongxin, former abbot of Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined 3.5 million yuan for embezzlement and bribery.
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Iceland's parliament votes to hold August referendum on restarting EU accession talks
Iceland's parliament voted 34-8 to hold an August 29 referendum on restarting EU accession negotiations.
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2026 Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore amid US-China relations and Iran war concerns
Defense leaders from 44 countries gathered in Singapore on May 29 for the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, focusing on US-China ties and regional security amid the Iran war.
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Japan's population falls 2.5% to 123 million, largest drop since 1920 census
Japan's population declined by 2.5% from 2020 to 2025, dropping to about 123 million in the largest census decrease on record.
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Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building, injuring two
A Russian drone crashed into a Galati apartment building overnight, causing fire and injuring two people, Romania said.
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South Korean YouTuber Kim Se-ui arrested over AI-defamation of actor Kim Soo-hyun
Authorities arrested YouTuber Kim Se-ui for allegedly using AI to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun with false claims about underage dating.
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Chinese Dissident Dong Guangping Detained in South Korea After Escape by Sea
Dong Guangping, 68, a Chinese dissident, was detained by South Korean authorities after arriving by rubber boat on May 25, 2026.
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China warns against cliques after Quad ministers voice South China Sea concerns
China warned against exclusive cliques after Quad foreign ministers urged restraint over South China Sea tensions.
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Thai police deny viral image of officers in dresses, confirm AI fabrication
Thai police confirmed a viral image showing officers in sparkly dresses is AI-generated, sharing the original photo with officers in plain clothes instead.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun to Miss 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun is expected to skip the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for a second year, with China sending a lower-profile delegation instead.
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IISS warns Taiwan conflict could trigger US-China nuclear escalation
The International Institute for Strategic Studies warns a Taiwan conflict may escalate to nuclear warfare between the US and China.
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Austrian man sentenced to 15 years for plotting jihadist attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A. was sentenced to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concert.
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Japan and Philippines Begin Talks to Delimit Maritime Boundaries East of Taiwan
Japan and the Philippines started formal negotiations on May 28 to define overlapping maritime zones east of Taiwan amid regional tensions.
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun skips Shangri-La Dialogue again; lower-level delegation sent
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun missed the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue for the second year, sending a low-level PLA delegation instead.
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Fire at Kenyan girls' boarding school kills 16 students, injures 79
A fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County early on 28 May 2026 killed 16 students and injured 79 more.
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Ukrainian commander predicts war turning point within next six to nine months
Ukraine's Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky says Russian forces are exhausted and a critical turning point in the war is imminent within six to nine months.
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US Launches Defensive Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites and Boats Near Bandar Abbas
On May 25, US Central Command struck Iranian missile sites and boats near Bandar Abbas to defend against threats during a ceasefire.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC trial over drug war killings begins November 30, 2026
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the ICC on November 30, 2026, on crimes against humanity charges.
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Norway joins France-led nuclear umbrella to boost European security
Norway signed a defense pact with France on May 27 to join its nuclear umbrella and enhance continental security amid rising tensions with Russia.
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UK and Poland sign defence treaty to boost security against Russian threats
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a defence and security treaty in London on May 27, 2026.