The Democrat who thinks she can land an AI deal with Republicans

Rep. Lori Trahan is negotiating across the aisle on a thorny policy issue while eying a promotion in leadership.

Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.

Lawmakers continue to seek to block cost-of-living adjustments even after a federal judge ruled the practice unconstitutional.

Bangladesh boosts vigilance over suspected forced crossings from India

DHAKA, May 26 - Bangladesh’s border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally forced people into Bangladesh, officials said.

Search operation continues for seven villagers trapped in a flooded Laos cave

There has been no official confirmation on why the villagers went into the cave, although the rescuers involved said that they went in to look for gold deposits.

‘Lukashenka will fulfil all orders of Putin,’ Tsikhanouskaya says amid threats from Minsk and Moscow

Amid Kyiv’s warning that Belarus could be dragged deeper into Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the Belarusian opposition leader in Kyiv for her first official visit just days after Moscow’s massive attack.

7 S&P 500 Stocks That Remain on Sale Despite the Index’s Record Highs

Naseeruddin Shah, Jim Sarbh Amazon MX Player Series ‘Made in India: A Titan Story’ Sets June Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon MX Player has set a June 3 premiere date for “Made in India: A Titan Story,” a six-part drama charting the founding and rise of Indian watchmaker Titan. The series will be available free exclusively on the platform. A trailer has been unveiled. Adapted from Vinay

South Korea overpass collapse kills three people during safety inspection

SEOUL, May 26 - A section of an overpass under demolition in the South Korean capital, Seoul, collapsed on Tuesday, killing three people who were conducting a safety inspection and injuring three others, fire and city officials said.

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

SEOUL, May 26 - South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and missile threats, officials said on Tuesday.

Next power move in China’s SE Asia strategy is nuclear

China’s expanding nuclear industry is becoming a new instrument of geopolitical influence across Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Indonesia, governments increasingly view nuclear energy as necessary to sustain industrial growth, AI infrastructure and rising electricity demand

Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: 35-year-old youth worker goes on trial

The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year.

China defence chief Dong Jun tipped to skip this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue

The regional security forum opens on Friday (May 29) in Singapore with no official word yet on who will lead the Chinese delegation.

The Myth of Sisyphus Wonderfully Animated in an Oscar-Nominated Short Film (1974)

Even if you don’t know the myth by name, you know the story. In Greek mythology, Sisyphus, King of Corinth, was punished “for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness by being forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, repeating this

Satellites track SO₂ emissions following March 2026 refinery fires in Tehran, Iran

On the evening of March 7, 2026, a series of explosions and fires occurred at multiple oil storage and refining facilities in Tehran, Iran. A research team has utilized a constellation of satellites to investigate and quantify this sulfur dioxide (SO₂) pollution event.

Tiny on-chip circuit could power next-generation quantum and AI technologies

Researchers from Monash University have developed a breakthrough nanoscale circuit that can generate, direct, and read light-based information, all on a single chip.

‘Not far away’: Rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

The group, who entered the cave on May 20, is trapped by a landslide triggered by heavy rain.

'Not far away': rescue team confident of reaching 7 trapped for days in Laos cave

May 26 - A rescue team racing to save seven people trapped for days in a cave in Laos is getting closer to reaching them, the head of the operation said, after breaking through 15 m (16 yards) of obstacles in a day.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’

He said the technology had not claimed as many white-collar jobs as he had feared.

Political animal: NZ lawmaker carries crayfish into Parliament

He pledged to devour the crustacean after the government budget.

Vape shops but no jobs: one young man’s search for work in Grimsby

The Lincolnshire seaside town is often written off by YouTubers as a place defined by deprivation and decline. But for many young people it's a place they love and are proud to call home, even though high unemployment limits their opportunities. The Guardian follows 19-year old

South Korea overpass collapse kills two people, injures four, officials say

SEOUL, May 26 - A section of an overpass under demolition in the South Korean capital, Seoul, collapsed on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring at least four others, fire and city officials said.

More than 500,000 students enter Tashkent maths Olympiad as STEM interest grows

The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries.

Gaza’s displaced brace for a bleak Eid al‑Adha amid war and soaring prices

Displaced families in Gaza Strip are facing another difficult Eid al-Adha, as war, shortages and soaring prices leave many unable to buy sacrificial animals or properly observe one of Islam’s most important religious celebrations.

Commission launches EUR 16.5 million call to dismantle criminal networks

On 21 May, the European Commission published a call for proposals to co-fund projects aiming to fight organized crime and drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings. With a budget of EUR 16.55 million, it will support police forces and law enforcement more broadly, but

'I lost my grandmother's story': Eesa Hayek's race to collect Nakba testimonies

After his grandmother died before he recorded her memories from 1948, Eesa Hayek made it his mission to interview as many Nakba survivors as possible. The 26-year-old has so far collected more than 160 from across Israel

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea: Seoul

South Korea, the United States and Japan were "maintaining a state of full readiness" and closely sharing intelligence, Seoul's military said.

Islamic State-linked families in Syria return to Australia

The group of six Australian women and 13 children had been stranded in a Syrian camp since 2019.

Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US

The Quad meeting comes 10 days after US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China and spoke glowingly of the two powers working together as a "G2".

Motorists to pay new Genting Highlands road charges from May 28, starting at US$0.80

Genting Malaysia Berhad previously said the charges were necessary due to steep and escalating costs of maintaining the road and its slopes, which were paid for by the firm since the 1960s.

So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.

South Korea overpass collapse kills 3 people during safety inspection

Authorities said part of the road deck collapsed during demolition work.

Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros

[allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.

Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling

Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farms Millions of fish deaths caused by accidental poisoning and suffocation on Scottish salmon farms have been revealed after the inspection agency was forced to share its

‘One journey, one ticket, full rights’: What is the EU’s single ticket that simplifies train travel?

The European Commission has just unveiled its "One journey, one ticket" initiative. It will simplify cross-border train travel as passengers face increasing delays and cancellations.

Watch: Oreshnik—Inside Russia’s experimental missile threat

Last weekend, Russia unleashed a massive bombardment of Kyiv, leaving nearly ninety civilians wounded. Moscow also deployed its experimental, nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile. Should Europe be worried?

Commission publishes 2025 report on the Digital Markets Act implementation

The European Commission published its third annual report outlining the progress towards achieving the objectives of the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA') to support fair and contestable digital markets in the EU. The report provides information about the progress in the open

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Vietnamese Video Game Horror Adaptation ‘The Scourge’ Launches Triple Green CineCapital, Chanh Phuong Films Partnership

Singapore-based film investment group Triple Green CineCapital (TGC) has formalized a partnership with Chánh Phương Films on “The Scourge” (Tai Ương), the Vietnamese video game horror adaptation that Skyline Media launched to buyers at the Cannes Film Market this month, marking

Quad launches Indo-Pacific monitor plan as Hormuz crisis deepens

The four nations also announced plans to partner with Fiji on port infrastructure.

Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption gains traction in several African markets.

North Korea fires projectiles including ballistic missile into Yellow Sea, Seoul says

The North has also repeatedly shunned efforts by the South Korean government to improve relations, repeatedly calling Seoul its most "hostile" adversary.

Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola

Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.

Singapore is winning the AI race nobody is watching

It is 2028. A Fortune 500 bank in London is deciding where to deploy its first fully autonomous AI agent for credit decisions. The bank has access to the most powerful AI models in the world. Some come from California. Some come from Beijing. Some come from Paris. The

Rubio says Hormuz strait will open 'one way or another' after U.S. strikes Iran

The U.S. military carried out strikes in southern Iran against targets including mine-laying boats and missile launch sites. The attacks came as Iran's top negotiator and its ⁠foreign minister were in Doha for talks on a potential deal with the United States

Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case

The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.