World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

Agence France Presse 06/08/2026

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Researchers warned on Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics.…

Everest Miracle: Sherpa missing for a week found crawling to base camp

06/06/2026

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) —  A Sherpa guide who went missing a week ago in the Mount Everest region has been found alive after crawling to base camp, sparking an emotional reunion with his family who had already…

More ICC warrants may be issued within a month, NBI chief says

Dianne Sampang - @inquirer.net 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Friday that more arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to the drug war campaign of the previous administration may be…

Malaysia bans social media for kids under 16 amid online safety push

06/01/2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia on Monday started enforcing rules banning millions of children under 16 from owning social media accounts, joining a global push to tighten online safety protections for underage users. The rules require…

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

Agence France Presse 06/01/2026

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Meta has launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue. Meta head of product Naomi…

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds haven in healing wetlands

Colleen Barry 05/31/2026

Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them. …

6,000-member adult site busted in Korea over user videos

05/31/2026

Korean police arrested 15 people linked to an online pornography site with more than 6,000 members, accusing its operators and users of distributing hundreds of sexually explicit photos and videos, police said Friday.…

Trump claims Iran agrees to ‘no nuclear weapons’ amid peace deal

05/31/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump claimed he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not build nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Any tweaks to…

Bruce Springsteen chides White House, bares protest festival

Rebecca Santana 05/30/2026

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections.…

Former head of Hong Kong journalist group jailed for obstructing police

05/30/2026

HONG KONG (AP) — A prominent Hong Kong journalist was sent to prison on Friday to serve a five-day sentence after losing an appeal against his conviction for obstructing a police officer in a case that sparked…

Potential Iran deal: Trump says not to rush as details emerge

Darlene Superville, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy 05/25/2026

The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated…

Asian shares rise, oil prices fall as Trump hints at Iran peace talks

05/25/2026

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly gained Monday and oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran are progressing. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% in morning trading to 65,321.56. Meanwhile, Australia’s…

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