Today in History: May 12, SS Mayaguez seized by Khmer Rouge soldiers
Members of the new Khmer Rouge-led Cambodian government seized an American merchant ship, the SS...
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Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
The two impeachment complaints against Duterte will now be elevated to the Senate for trial.
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
As ceasefire talks remain stalled, short-term solutions are fast eroding.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Many cafe patrons have found it amusing to visit a business that’s run by AI.
Pakistan protests to Afghanistan over suicide attack that killed 15 officers
The attack involved a suicide bomber and gunmen targeting a security post.
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
Notably, not a single booth is dedicated specifically to the war.
EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Over 130 people and “entities” are now under EU travel bans and asset freezes.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Trump has criticized Taiwan for “stealing” America's semiconductor business.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Mohammadi had been imprisoned since December in Zanjan prison.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
President Donald Trump requested a ceasefire for Saturday through Monday.
