Taiwan asserts sovereignty after Trump warns 9,500 miles
Taiwan said it is sovereign after President Trump's Beijing comments that he did not want the US to 'travel 9,500 miles' to fight over the island.
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Oil rises as Iran war keeps 20m barrels stranded
Oil prices climbed as conflict near Iran strands about 20 million barrels a day, pushing fuel costs higher and denting markets from New York to Sydney now.
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1,500-strong convoy heads from Libya toward Rafah
At least 1,500 activists, medics and volunteers gathered in Zawiya, Libya, and plan to travel east to Egypt's Rafah crossing to push aid into Gaza.
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Oil near $105 as markets price Iran supply shock
Oil prices rose 5-7% this week as markets price a prolonged Iran-driven supply shock through the Strait of Hormuz. IEA warns tightness may last to October.
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Asian reserves fall as Iran conflict pushes up oil prices
Asian FX reserves have fallen since the Iran conflict, with the Philippines and India hit hardest as central banks used buffers to defend currencies.
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Two boards proposed to manage US-China ties
Henry Huiyao Wang proposes trade and investment boards to stabilise US China ties, urging structured talks and signalling ahead of Trump's May 2026 visit.
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Malpass urges China to halt fertiliser and food stockpiles
David Malpass urged China to halt stockpiling of food and fertiliser, warning export curbs and buying could tighten global markets ahead of planting.
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5 Arrested in China-US Drug Bust Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
China said five people were arrested in a U.S.-China cross-border drug probe, with protonitazene and bromazolam seized days before the Xi-Trump summit.
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Day 72: Israel strikes kill up to 24, US awaits Iran reply
Day 72 Israeli strikes killed up to 24 in southern Lebanon as Washington awaits Iran's reply to a US proposal. Diplomats seek talks amid maritime tensions.
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9,000 institutions hit as Canvas outage disrupts finals
Canvas outage tied to ShinyHunters hit about 9,000 institutions across US, Canada and Australia, disrupting finals and prompting data exposure checks.
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3 US destroyers in Hormuz clash as ceasefire strains
Three US destroyers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, a major breach of an April 8 truce. CENTCOM and Tehran give conflicting accounts.
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Nine weeks in: Iran war drives Asian fuel and food shock
Nine weeks into the Iran war, Asian economies face higher fuel and fertiliser bills, shipping disruption and rising food prices, prompting fuel rationing.
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U.S. airlines' jet fuel bill jumps 56% in March
U.S. airlines' jet fuel bill rose 56.4% in March to $5.06bn, the DOT said, pushing carriers to cut 2026 forecasts and rethink capacity, and investor worry.
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Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP nod with roughly $30m war chest
Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio GOP primary on May 5, 2026, and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November, entering the governor's race with about $30 million.
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US escorts ships from Hormuz as Maersk says 10 trapped
US warships escorted vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after attacks, as Maersk says 10 ships are stranded, lifting oil and shipping costs and markets.
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Timmy the whale freed, sent toward Norwegian coast
Humpback calf Timmy, stranded repeatedly in the Baltic, was loaded into a barge and released off Denmark with a GPS to track its journey north now.
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Tanker hijacked off Yemen, being taken toward Somalia
An oil tanker hijacked off Yemen is being taken toward Somalia, showing a rise in Somali piracy after navies shifted to Houthi strikes in the Gulf of Aden.
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Four sea chokepoints expose cracks in maritime law
Maritime chokepoints, Hormuz, Panama, the Red Sea and the Black Sea, expose gaps in international law, raising risks for shipping, trade and diplomacy.
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17,000 Jobs Lost as Spirit Airlines Collapses
Spirit Airlines shut down after failed bailout talks, leaving 17,000 jobless and disrupting travel. Rising jet fuel tied to the US-Israel war is blamed.
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95-year-old's Taser death: Ex-officer avoids prison
A former NSW officer was sentenced to community work after a jury convicted him of manslaughter over the Taser death of Clare Nowland, 95, in Cooma.
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Trump threat to 'blast' Iran raises risk of escalation
Trump's warning to 'blast' Iran rejects its peace proposal, raising the risk of diplomatic breakdown, regional escalation and market disruption.
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Secret Service officer shot while Trump spoke at press dinner; shooter not identified
Officer shot at Trump press dinner; investigators probe who fired the shot, Secret Service reviews security, and questions rise over press access.
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US cuts 5,000 troops in Germany amid Trump spat
Pentagon orders reduction of 5,000 US troops in Germany after a force posture review, reshaping Washington's European footprint amid public tensions with Germany's leader.
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Narges Mohammadi hospitalised after two fainting episodes
Narges Mohammadi was hospitalised after two fainting episodes and a cardiac crisis, sparking global concern over treatment of political detainees in Iran.
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US warns Europe of arms delays as Iran war drains stocks
US warns European partners some contracted weapons and ammunition deliveries may be delayed as US stockpiles are drawn down by Iran-related operations.
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