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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.
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Xi Jinping warns Taiwan issue mishandling could spark China-US conflict during Trump visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in Beijing today, warning mishandling Taiwan risks conflict between the two powers.
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India hosts BRICS foreign ministers amid deep divisions over Iran conflict
India chairs the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi as members remain divided over the Middle East war involving Iran, US, and Israel.
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China Allows US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit by Changing Name Transliteration
China permitted Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enter despite 2020 sanctions by altering the Chinese transliteration of his name.
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Trump and Xi Attend Beijing State Banquet Featuring Huaiyang Cuisine on May 14
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping attended a state banquet in Beijing with Huaiyang cuisine during their May 14 diplomatic visit.
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WHO says MV Hondius outbreak involved Andes virus and 3 deaths
WHO said an Andes virus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship left 3 people dead and 11 cases classified.
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Taiwan says China is blocking its attendance at the World Health Assembly
Taiwan said China is blocking its attendance at the World Health Assembly, which opens in Geneva on May 18.
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Trump says no commitment on Taiwan arms sale after meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing
US President Donald Trump made no commitment on a $14 billion Taiwan arms deal after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he will decide soon.
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, infects at least 8
A hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius killed 3 people and infected at least 8, authorities said.
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EU won't impose bloc-wide ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy
The EU said on May 13 it will not impose a bloc-wide ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy, and will instead urge national bans next year.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing may boost Chinese stocks amid cautious trade talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss tariffs, tech exports, and trade, lifting market optimism today.
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民進黨正式提名沈伯洋參選台北市長
民進黨13日正式提名立委沈伯洋參選台北市長，挑戰現任國民黨籍市長蔣萬安。
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China, U.S. trade teams begin talks in Seoul after leaders meet
China and U.S. trade teams began consultations at Seoul's Incheon International Airport on Wednesday after meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
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KMT chair Cheng Li-wen plans early-June U.S. trip amid funding dispute
KMT chair Cheng Li-wen plans a June visit to the U.S. as the party denies reports it wants overseas supporters to pay.