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Singapore's 23rd HeritageFest runs from May 1 to 24, featuring over 100 programmes celebrating the country's maritime heritage. The festival includes workshops on seafaring practices and guided tours on land and water.
China and the US are preparing for a potential space-based confrontation. Both countries are developing capabilities for future space conflicts. Both countries are preparing for a future where space could become a battlefield.
Australia's Irvine criticized Trump's FIFA peace prize, saying it mocks human rights policy.
China and Pakistan are cooperating in space, reflecting their strong ties. The ‘all-weather ties’ between China and Pakistan are reflected in their space cooperation as well.
Rescuers are working to free survivors trapped in a train after a fatal crash on the outskirts of Indonesia's capital. At least 14 people were killed in the collision between two trains. Emergency services are on the scene.
An Indian-origin man was sentenced to 19 months in jail in Singapore for molesting a minor. The man's identity and further details about the case were not disclosed.
A 33-year-old Indian-origin man was jailed for 19 months in Singapore for molesting a minor over several years. The victim was aged seven to nine during the abuse. The crime took place over the years when the victim was seven to nine years old.
US President Trump reviewed a peace plan, while the UN called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. The UN's request comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen Al Jazeera.
Oil prices rose over 1 percent despite Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for deferral of nuclear talks. Brent crude prices increased despite the development. Brent crude rises more than 1 percent despite Iran's offer to reopen waterway in exchange for deferral of nuclear talks.
US oil prices rose as a proposed Iran war end deal stalled, with prices gaining in early Asia trade on 28 April 2026. With the warring sides still seemingly far apart, oil prices resumed their upward march, extending gains in early Asia trade on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in Nigeria's Adamawa State, with an ISIL affiliate claiming responsibility. The ISIL affiliate in the region has claimed responsibility for the attack on Guyaku village, which lasted for hours.
A US woman is facing up to 25 years in prison for throwing dynamite at her boyfriend. The attack severely injured the victim, with "most of his hand" blown apart.
Senator Marco Rubio described Iran as an "economic nuclear weapon" for its actions in the Hormuz region. Rubio stated that Iran seeks to export its revolution. Rubio said Iran is not just a radical country, but a player that seeks to export their revolution.
Iran is willing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if three conditions are met, but US President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept them. The conditions are tied to sanctions relief and other economic benefits.
A plane crashed near Juba, South Sudan, killing all 14 people on board. The crash occurred southwest of the capital. A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board.
US President Donald Trump is not in favor of an Iran proposal that excludes the nuclear issue, Trump's reasons for disapproval were not specified.
The US Trade Representative's Office will hear investigations into President Trump's new import taxes. The move follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's previous tariffs in February. When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them.
The US justice department disclosed details about the suspect in the Washington dinner shooting, but specifics about the case and suspect's identity were not provided. The department likely revealed information to aid in the investigation.
Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after a shooting at a press gala. The charge was formally filed against Allen. Cole Tomas Allen was officially charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
The EU extended sanctions against Myanmar, citing a continuing grave situation. EU Extends Sanctions Against Myanmar, Citing ‘Continuing Grave Situation’ The Diplomat.
Italy extradited Xu Zewei to the US, where he faces charges for hacking universities to steal vaccine research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Xu is 34 years old. US prosecutors say 34-year-old Xu Zewei hacked into universities to steal vaccine research during COVID-19 pandemic.
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