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20 Years After Sidoarjo Mud Volcano Eruption, Survivors Seek Justice and Health Answers
Survivors marked the 20th anniversary of Indonesia’s Sidoarjo mud volcano disaster, calling for government action on health and compensation issues.
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Iran appoints Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf as special envoy to China with broad authority
Iran named Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special envoy to China on May 17 to coordinate bilateral relations.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Over Taiwan President Interview
China expelled New York Times reporter Vivian Wang in February over a December 2025 Taiwan president interview.
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China Expels New York Times Reporter Vivian Wang Over Taiwan Interview; US Retaliates
China expelled NYT Beijing reporter Vivian Wang in February over a Taiwan interview; US revoked visa of a Chinese Xinhua journalist in retaliation in April.
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Taiwan KMT Chair Zheng Liwen visits US to promote peace amid cross-strait tensions
KMT Chair Zheng Liwen started a 16-day US visit on June 1 to meet officials and promote cross-strait peace amid Taiwan-China tensions.
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Former US CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak Exposes Global Pandemic Unpreparedness
Tom Frieden warned the world is unprepared for the next pandemic amid an Ebola outbreak with 1,077 suspected cases.
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Japanese Study Finds Daily 10-Minute Lying Exercises Improve Balance and Flexibility
A Japanese research team developed a 10-minute daily lying-down exercise routine that enhances posture, flexibility, balance, and agility.
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Influencer Clavicular Gets Probation for Shooting Alligator in Florida Everglades
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was sentenced to probation for a misdemeanor shooting of an alligator in the Everglades in March 2026.
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US Officials Ordered to Discard Chinese-Issued Items Before Leaving Beijing
US officials and reporters discarded burner phones and credentials from China before departing Beijing after a summit with President Xi Jinping.
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Colombia's presidential runoff set for June 21 between Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda
Colombia will hold a runoff election June 21 after far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Ivan Cepeda failed to win outright on May 31.
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Chinese Tourist Banned for Life in Thailand After Damaging Airport Gates and Abusing Officers
A 30-year-old Chinese man damaged automated gates and verbally abused immigration officers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, prompting a lifetime ban.
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South Korea's Local Election Early Voting Ends with Record 23.51% Turnout
South Korea's two-day early voting for local elections ended May 30 with a record 23.51% turnout, the highest ever for local races.
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Senior Sri Lankan monk Pallegama Hemarathana suspended over child sexual abuse allegations
Sri Lanka's Buddhist hierarchy suspended 71-year-old monk Pallegama Hemarathana over 2022 child sexual abuse claims.
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Greek man charged in UK with aiding Iranian-linked spying on journalist
Ioannis Aidinidis was charged under the UK National Security Act for assisting foreign intelligence in targeting an Iran International journalist.
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China’s Wang Yi visits Canada to boost trade and political ties after 10 years
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Canada from May 28-30, 2026, aiming to strengthen trade and political relations between the two countries.
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing begins first overseas visit as president with India trip
Myanmar’s president Min Aung Hlaing flew to India on May 30 for a five-day visit including talks with PM Modi and President Murmu.
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Taiwan President Lai Marks 2 Years with Mixed Approval amid Rising Cross-Strait Tensions
President Lai Ching-te marked two years in office with a call for equal Taiwan-China exchanges as polls show his approval edging disapproval amid growing challenges.
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Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Pleads Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent of China
Eileen Wang, ex-mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government from 2020 to 2022.
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Former Hong Kong journalist union head jailed 5 days for obstructing police
Ronson Chan, ex-chairman of Hong Kong Journalists Association, begins 5-day jail term after appeal fails in obstruction case.
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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.