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China secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in 2025, some fought in Ukraine
In late 2025, China secretly trained around 200 Russian soldiers in advanced military technologies, with some returning to fight in Ukraine.
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Partial human body found in Tokyo mountains amid bear attack concerns
Police found a partial human body near Nippara, Okutama in Tokyo, investigating a possible bear attack after a series of recent incidents.
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Thailand cancels 60-day visa-free stay for 93 countries, reverts mostly to 30 days
Thailand’s cabinet ended the 60-day visa-free stay for tourists from over 90 countries, returning most to 30 days starting mid-June 2026.
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Putin and Xi discuss Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline but reach no final deal
Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 20 to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline but left without a breakthrough agreement.
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Russian Nuclear Chief Warns Zaporizhzhia Plant Situation Nears Point of No Return
Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev warned May 18 that attacks on Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have pushed conditions near a critical threshold.
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Heavy rains and flooding kill at least 10 and displace thousands in southern China
Heavy rains and floods across southern and central China have killed at least 10 people and forced large-scale evacuations since May 17.
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Taiwan Legislature Rejects First Ever Presidential Impeachment Motion Against Lai Ching-te
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan voted 56-50 on May 19, 2026, rejecting the impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te.
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Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated for Plus Ultra bailout influence peddling
Spain's High Court placed ex-PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling linked to a 2021 airline bailout.
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Russia launches three-day nuclear drills with over 65,000 troops from May 19-21
Russia began a three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving more than 65,000 troops and extensive military hardware across Russia and Belarus starting May 19, 2026.
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Iran to charge fees on Strait of Hormuz undersea cables, threatens disruption risks
Iran announced plans to impose fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible sabotage if fees are not paid.
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Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jets, drones, and air defense system to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has sent 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, drone units, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a 2025 mutual defense pact.
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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.