World · Politics
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Vietnamese President To Lam begins three-day state visit to India
Vietnamese President To Lam started a three-day state visit to India today and is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Australia and Japan pledge deeper economic-security cooperation
Australia and Japan said they will expand cooperation on resilient supply chains and resist economic coercion.
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North Korean defectors run as Conservatives in UK local elections
North Korean defectors Timothy Cho and Park Jihyun are standing as Conservative candidates in UK local elections.
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Queensland opposition alleges integrity crisis over ministers' relationship
Queensland’s opposition has accused the LNP government of an integrity crisis over an alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers.
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Australia and Japan announce new strategic agreement on energy and minerals
Anthony Albanese and Sanae Takaichi announced a new agreement to deepen Australia-Japan ties and add energy and critical minerals statements.
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Philip Morris gives evidence in closed Senate session on illegal tobacco trade
Philip Morris representatives appeared privately before an Australian Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco on May 4, sparking opposition from Labor and Greens senators.
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New Zealand court rejects Brenton Tarrant's appeal against guilty pleas in mosque shootings case
A New Zealand court rejected Brenton Tarrant's appeal against his guilty pleas to murder and terrorism charges in the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings.
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Jailed Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Receives Deutsche Welle Free Speech Award
Jimmy Lai, jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, was awarded Deutsche Welle’s freedom of speech prize for his role in the democracy movement.
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50,000 rally in Tokyo backs Japan's pacifist constitution
About 50,000 people rallied in Tokyo on May 3 to back Japan's pacifist constitution as PM Sanae Takaichi pushes revision talks.
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Colombia hosts first conference on fossil fuel transition in Santa Marta
Colombia hosted the first reported conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta, with nearly 60 countries taking part.
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Pope Leo XIV appoints former undocumented immigrant Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as West Virginia bishop
Pope Leo XIV named Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a former undocumented immigrant, bishop of West Virginia on May 1, 2026.
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US Imposes Broad Sanctions on Cuban Economy, Cuba Calls Them Collective Punishment
The US imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Cuba’s economy and officials on May 1, prompting strong Cuban government condemnation.
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Zambia cancels RightsCon 2026 days before Lusaka summit was due to open
Zambia cancelled the RightsCon 2026 digital rights summit days before it was due to begin in Lusaka, citing national values and policy priorities.
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Two Gaza aid flotilla activists released by Israel arrive in Netherlands
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released by Israel.
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Russian soldiers in Ukraine seek ways to desert, report says
Russian soldiers serving in Ukraine are seeking ways to escape or desert, according to a report citing one soldier and aid groups.
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Japan, Australia deepen energy ties as Hormuz closure hits Asia
Japan and Australia agreed to urgent energy cooperation as Iran's blocking of Strait of Hormuz shipping strains Asia.
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Pakistan says 22 crew from seized Iranian ship MV Touska evacuated for repatriation
Pakistan said 22 crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska were flown to Pakistan Sunday night for repatriation.
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Japan PM says Strait of Hormuz closure severely impacts Asia Pacific region
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Strait of Hormuz closure is causing major disruption in Asia Pacific and Japan is working with Australia to respond.
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Israeli gunfire in West Bank's Tel Askar kills and maims teenagers
Israeli soldiers have killed 3 teenagers and maimed many more in Tel Askar near Nablus, a report says.
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Iran says 2 missiles hit US Navy destroyer near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said 2 missiles hit a US Navy destroyer as it tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanon faces Israeli occupation of southern territory amid historic summit talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prepares for historic U.S. trip as Israel occupies 10% of southern Lebanon during fragile ceasefire.
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Nigeria plans voluntary repatriation of citizens from South Africa
Nigeria is planning to repatriate nationals in South Africa who want to return home as attacks on foreigners raise alarm.
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BBC says smugglers are taking Starlink gear into Iran during blackout
BBC reports a clandestine network is smuggling Starlink equipment into Iran as the country endures a blackout that began after 28 February airstrikes.
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Health of jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi sharply worsens, family and Nobel committee say
Relatives and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee urged urgent medical care for Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi after her health declined in detention.