Truck crash kills 22 Afghan refugees on return
A truck carrying returning Afghan refugees crashed, killing 22 people.
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US strikes suspected drug boat, three killed
U.S. forces conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs, killing three people, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt narcotics trafficking; officials offered few details about where the attack occurred or the operation’s targets.
Hong Kong journalist jailed for obstructing police amid press-freedom tensions
Ronson Chan, former chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association, was sent to prison for obstructing a police officer, as he spoke to reporters outside the High Court in Admiralty ahead of an appeal against the conviction, highlighting ongoing strains between authorities and the press in Hong Kong.
ASEAN to Host Putin at June Summit in Russia
Leaders from the ASEAN bloc are set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a June summit in Russia, signaling ongoing high-level diplomacy between Southeast Asia and Moscow.
Bushmeat Under Scrutiny as Congo Faces Ebola Outbreak
Experts warn that Congo's Ebola outbreak may be linked to contact with wild animals through hunting and consumption of bushmeat, underscoring the need for stronger surveillance, vaccination efforts, and community education to curb spillovers and spread.
Laos cave rescue: four survivors inside, two missing as divers press on
A multinational team of cave divers is continuing the rescue in a remote Laos cave, with one survivor evacuated on Friday; four survivors remain inside the cave and two people are still missing, as rescuers push to reach them on Saturday.
Putin Bets Big on Bio-Printed Organs and Mini-Pigs to Fight Aging
Putin leads a $26 billion longevity initiative focused on bio-printing tissues and growing human organs inside mini-pigs, with his daughter Maria Vorontsova and physicist Mikhail Kovalchuk at the helm; early milestones include bioprinted cartilage and a mouse thyroid, with a goal of human organ replacement by the decade's end, though some scientists question the lack of peer‑reviewed validation.
War-torn Gaza: mothers marry off young daughters to survive
In war-devastated Gaza, extreme poverty is driving some mothers to marry off their underage daughters to secure safety and basic needs, a grim consequence of the conflict highlighted in AP reporting on child marriage amid humanitarian strain.
China’s Rise Dominates Asia’s Defense Summit in Singapore
Asia’s annual Shangri-La Dialogue opens amid concerns that China’s growing military power is eclipsing U.S. priorities and shaping regional security debates.
Drone linked to Russian Ukraine attack crashes in Romania, injuring two
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galati, eastern Romania, injuring two people. Romanian authorities said the incident is not a Romania-targeted attack but underscores regional security risks, and Romania asked NATO to speed up anti-drone aid to bolster defenses.
Japan Suspends Indian Mango Imports Over Pest-Control Lapses
Japan has suspended imports of Indian mangoes after quarantine inspectors found lapses in pest-control procedures at Indian Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) facilities, affecting premium varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, Langra and Banganapalli. The first such restriction in about 20 years could disrupt the summer export season and worsen farmer losses in Maharashtra amid heat and erratic weather.
Australian woman charged after allegedly traveling to Syria to join ISIS
An Australian woman is in custody facing charges that she traveled to Syria to join the Islamic State group, with reporting noting the broader context of Australian families living in camps for suspected militants in eastern Syria.
Tension at New Jersey detention center captured in AP photo gallery
AP photographers document a clash between protesters and ICE agents outside a New Jersey detention center, highlighting ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement in a photo gallery format.
France to Abolish Slavery-Era Code Noir in Move Toward Colonial Reckoning
France announced plans to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era law that remained on the books in some former colonies, as part of a broader effort to address colonial history and racial justice by modernizing its legal framework.
Global Eid al-Adha Celebrations Captured in Photos
AP News’ photo gallery captures Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world, showing Muslims observing the holiday with prayers, meals, and communal acts across multiple countries.