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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Causes 11 Cases, Prompts Global Quarantines
An Andes strain hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in 11 cases and three deaths, triggering international quarantines and evacuations.
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3 climbers die in Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia
Indonesia said a Mount Dukono eruption killed 3 climbers, including 2 Singaporeans and 1 Indonesian.
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Egypt says Gaza war-related attacks cut Suez Canal revenues by about $10 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said attacks linked to the Gaza war have reduced Suez Canal revenues by about $10 billion since November 2023.
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Turkish President Erdogan Hosts Kuwaiti Foreign Minister in Ankara Meeting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Ankara on May 4.
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Meloni warns of NATO uncertainty, urges Europe to bolster security role
Italy's Giorgia Meloni warned in Yerevan on 4 May that US engagement in NATO may be uncertain and pressed Europe to do more on security.
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Polish president appoints council to draft new constitution proposals
Polish President Karol Nawrocki appointed a council to prepare proposals for a new constitution amid clashes with the government.
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Istanbul forum to examine colonial legacies and knowledge systems on May 11-12
The World Decolonization Forum will meet in Istanbul on May 11-12 to examine colonial legacies and global knowledge systems.
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Red Cross, WHO and MSF warn attacks on health care have worsened in war zones
The Red Cross, WHO and MSF said on 4 May 2026 that attacks on health care in conflict zones have worsened over the past decade.
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Vote counting begins in 4 Indian states, Puducherry in key test for BJP
Vote counting began Monday in four Indian states and Puducherry, with early results showing mixed leads for Modi's BJP and rivals.
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Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage suspicions
Austria expelled three Russian embassy staff in Vienna on espionage suspicions involving surveillance equipment.
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Gaza rebuilding stalls as damage bill hits $71.4 billion, assessment says
A new assessment says Gaza's reconstruction remains stalled as Israeli restrictions and political disputes block rebuilding.
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European leaders call for comprehensive security amid regional instability at Yerevan summit
European Council President Antonio Costa urged a 360-degree security vision as leaders met in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community summit.
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Malaysian man remanded over assault on pregnant wife that caused miscarriage
Malaysian police remanded a 43-year-old man for 7 days over an alleged attack on his pregnant wife that led to a miscarriage.
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Malaysian woman jailed two years for infanticide after newborn thrown from high-rise
A 24-year-old Malaysian woman was sentenced to two years in jail for killing her newborn by throwing the baby from a 38th-floor flat in Kuala Lumpur.
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Viral swimsuit walk by Pampanga pageant contestant sparks body image debate
RJ Perkins, 21, drew online attention after a swimsuit walk at Mister Pampanga in north of Manila sparked talk of body positivity for men.
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Brics fails to agree on Middle East stance at New Delhi meeting
Brics members failed to agree on a common Middle East position at a New Delhi meeting led by India last week.
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Myanmar moves Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest
Myanmar’s junta has commuted Aung San Suu Kyi’s remaining sentence to house arrest at a designated residence.
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Japan survey finds sexual abuse reported at 15% of hospitals
Japan's Children and Families Agency released a first-of-its-kind survey on hospital sexual abuse that found reports at 15% of facilities.
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Japan says 250 universities may close or merge as enrolments fall
Japan's finance ministry said 250 universities nationwide are likely to be closed or merged as the student pool shrinks.
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Japanese firm hires muscular young men to ease care worker shortage
Japan’s elderly care sector is short of workers, and Visionary is hiring well-toned young men to help fill the gap.
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Singapore jails three Chinese nationals for burglary spree targeting homes
Singapore sentenced three Chinese men for conspiring to break into homes, steal valuables, and flee the country.
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Japanese police arrest man for allegedly burning wife’s body in zoo incinerator
Japanese police arrested Tatsuya Suzuki for allegedly transporting and incinerating his wife’s body at a Hokkaido zoo.
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Hundreds clash with police in Alice Springs after suspect arrest in girl's killing
Hundreds of protesters clashed with emergency crews in Alice Springs after police arrested a man suspected of killing a 5-year-old Indigenous girl.
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Malaysia faces backlash over viral videos of elephants in Osaka zoo
Malaysians have criticized a Japanese zoo after viral videos showed 3 relocated elephants from Perak responding to their Malay names.