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San Francisco, 27 May 2026 – Apple and Google are urging Canadian lawmakers to amend a proposed online safety bill, warning that the legislation could open the door…
TAIPEI, 24 May 2026 – Taiwan and China’s coast guards are locked in a tense standoff near the Pratas Islands in the northern South China Sea, raising fresh…
LONDON, 24 May 2026 – Britain has reportedly floated the idea of creating a goods-only single market with the European Union, in what would represent one of the…
Austin, 22 May 2026 – Texas has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp, alleging that the companies misled users over privacy and encryption claims tied…
WASHINGTON, 21 May 2026 – The United States’ diplomatic machinery is facing growing strain as foreign policy decision-making becomes increasingly centralised around President Donald Trump and a small…
BEIJING, 20 May 2026 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for talks with President Xi Jinping, with the long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline…
WASHINGTON, 19 May 2026 – US President Donald Trump has paused a planned military strike on Iran after Gulf leaders urged Washington to allow more time for diplomacy,…
BEIJING, 19 May 2026 – Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, reinforcing the depth of China-Russia ties just days after…
ROME, 18 May 2026 – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pressing the European Union for greater budget flexibility to help member states manage elevated energy costs, arguing…
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 May 2026 – Malaysia’s defence procurement dispute with Norway has escalated after Oslo confirmed it had revoked export licences linked to a naval strike missile…
