TAIPEI, May 7 - China may try some \"manoeuvring\" over the Taiwan issue when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Beijing next week, but the U.S. has reaffirmed its policy on the island has not changed, a top Taiwanese intelligence official said on Thursday.
Officials did modelling based around NZ$20 to NZ$40 a visit.
This brings the total killed since the election results were announced on May 4 to at least five.
SYDNEY, May 7 - A group of Australian women and children linked to the extremist group Islamic State are on their way home from a camp in Syria and are expected to arrive in the country on Thursday night, Australian media reported.
The country's Defence Minister said the move aims to safeguard Malaysia's interests.
GDP expansion for the three months to March is significantly lower than the same period in 2025.
Vigil organisers have asked attendees to bring candles and wear pink – the girl’s favourite colour.
On May 5, the rupiah closed at 17,445 per dollar — its weakest level on record — and by evening Bank Indonesia had tightened foreign-exchange rules for the third time in two months. Cash dollar purchases without underlying documentation are now capped at US$25,000, down from
The artist, now known as Ye, clearly wasn't happy to be on the witness stand over an early version of his Grammy-winning song "Hurricane"
The first five Wizardry games have been rescued from obscurity.
By Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally end the conflict while
Heavily-armoured United States Secret Service vehicles spotted in China’s capital herald the year’s most significant diplomatic event.
BEIJING, May 7 - A delegation of United States senators visiting Beijing has called for stability and peaceful cooperation between the world's two largest economies a week before the countries' leaders meet.
The blast and fire occurred on May 4 on a cargo ship carrying 24 crew members.
Witnesses said the man changed into sportswear and fled the scene by pretending to go for a jog.
“San Marzano tomatoes are considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties," the lawsuit said. "Defendant’s marketing and labeling of Cento San Marzanos as 'Certified San Marzano' tomatoes is false, misleading, and unfair."
"Kids are on Roblox, and that's where the players are," says developer Alec Kieft.
Julie, once a circus elephant, and Kariba, from a Belgian zoo, are to be moved to a former ranch in Portugal Europe’s first large-scale elephant sanctuary, which is opening to offer a more natural environment for some of the 600 animals still held in captivity across the
'We'll prove the vision first, then grow around it.'
Australia’s largest gas exporters will be forced to set aside 20 per cent of their export production.
As candidates for governor of California struggle to stand out in their bids to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), a Wednesday debate saw deep policy debate devolve into bickering among the crowded field. Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) was a main
No Doubt kicked off their Las Vegas residency tonight at Sphere, giving a first look at what to expect from the 12 shows they have booked at the venue. The quartet, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young, initially announced the run of shows at
“The Boys” creator Eric Kripke recently fired back at fans who complained that there are too many “filler episodes” in the fifth and final season of Prime Video’s superhero satire. “None of the things that happen in the last few episodes will matter if you don’t flesh out the
Tehran has yet to respond to Washington's plan, but Iran's chief negotiator warned the US is seeking to force the Islamic Republic's 'surrender'. It it unclear how the one-page memorandum differs from the 14-point plan proposed by Iran last week.
NEW DELHI, May 7 - Hundreds of people were arrested after post-election violence erupted this week in an eastern Indian state, killing at least three people, including the aide to a senior leader of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
The head-on collision between an intercity bus and a tanker truck on the Trans-Sumatra Highway triggered a fire that engulfed both vehicles, leaving many victims trapped inside.
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday, in a potentially fraught encounter as President Donald Trump has continued a series of disparaging attacks on the Catholic leader over the Iran
Joe Russo, one-half of the directing duo behind “Avengers: Doomsday,” recently told Metro that he thinks spoilers are “over-policed” online to the point that fans are scared to engage with any material surrounding a film before it hits the big screen. “On one hand, audiences
Tokyo's Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI. Oil prices also held the week's steep losses due to hopes Washington and Tehran will
The country is now looking at spending up to RM6 billion monthly to keep subsidies in place and avoid passing costs directly to households.
Han had "abandoned the grave responsibilities" of his position by engaging in the declaration of martial law in South Korea in 2024, said an appeals court judge.
Albanese government announces east coast gas reservation policy, which will require producers to set aside 20% of export volumes Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gas companies will be forced to
The government has hired hundreds of staff to track and counter manipulated content ahead of local ballots.
An Iranian official on Wednesday called a reported peace deal for the end to the U.S. war against Iran the “Americans’ wish list.” “Axios' text is Americans' wish list until it becomes reality,” Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament on national security,
SEOUL, May 7 - A South Korean appeals court on Thursday cut the jail sentence for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 15 years from 23 years over his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
Amid stepped-up pressure on Tehran, Trump signals urgency to secure a deal and avoid deeper conflict – even as officials frame it as leverage – raising concerns in Jerusalem that Israel's priorities are being traded for a quick diplomatic win
He was earlier sentenced to 23 years' jail for engaging in Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.
Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. These lab-grown cells not only respond strongly to glucose but were also able to restore blood
Sony was accused of monopolizing the market and driving up prices for specific digital games purchased through the PlayStation Store.
The former president emphasized there’s no way such a secret could stay confidential.
North Korea deleted all references to uniting the divided peninsula from its Constitution.
The Anaheim theme park is making the change as California regulators continue cracking down on emissions statewide.
Star Fox (2026) is technically Nintendo's fifth time releasing this Star Fox game. Here're all Star Fox games the new Star Fox game remakes.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) sparred in a feisty debate with her primary challengers over how to handle wildfires, homelessness and immigration in the country’s second-largest city a month out from the mayoral primary election. “Our mayor is the CEO of the city. She sets
One city's mayor has introduced limits to the amount of fuel each vehicle can purchase.
SEOUL, May 7 - North Korea is not bound to any treaty on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, as Pyongyang continues to reject international pressure and sanctions to dismantle its nuclear programme.
Israeli sources say the White House is trying to set up diplomatic talks, which are expected to resume next week in Washington. The push comes even as Israel struck Beirut for the first time since the cease-fire, while Hezbollah said it hit several IDF positions, wounding three
