After dozens die in floods, Indonesia seeds clouds to block rainfall

Indonesian authorities have seeded clouds in a bid to prevent further rainfall after flash floods that hit the country's Sumatra Island over the weekend left at least 59 people dead.

Pakistan's military conducts successful test-fire of newly developed rocket system, army says

Pakistan's military has announced the successful test-firing of the Fatah-II Guided Rocket System, a short-range weapon developed for defense from India.

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

Singapore's new prime minister to be sworn in, marking end of Lee dynasty

Lawrence Wong, a U.S.-trained economist and former civil servant turned politician, is set to become Singapore's fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

China Turns to ‘Marxist Population Theory’ to Fix Birth Rate Collapse

Chinese officials recommend using “Marxist Population Theory” to “analyze" China's declining demographics.

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China: Biden Giving Israel 'Superficial Criticism' to Appease Leftist Voters

China's state-run Global Times dismissed President Joe Biden's criticism of Israel as a last-minute "stopgap measure" to win votes.

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NYC art 'portal' to Dublin to close temporarily following bad behavior, including nudity, mischief

Bad behavior and mischief has prompted the temporary closure of a 24/7 art portal that connects residents in New York City and Dublin, Ireland.

Los Angeles County has put 66 probation officers on leave since Jan. 1 for misconduct, including sexual abuse

Sixty-six sworn probation officers in Los Angeles County have been placed on leave since Jan. 1, while being investigated for misconduct, officials said.

Air Force instructor pilot killed when ejection seat activated on ground

An Air Force instructor pilot died following an accident in which his ejection seat activated during ground operations, the military branch said.

Former Obama campaign worker and wife killed in Southern California vehicle crash

A woman who previously worker for former President Barack Obama was killed last week in a car crash.

Sumatran tiger on the loose, believed to have killed man in Indonesia

A man working on an Indonesian plantation last week was reportedly killed by a wild Sumatran tiger, according to reports. The tiger is still on the loose.

52 confirmed dead, 20 missing after flash floods devastate Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Rescuers are searching for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend, authorities say.

UK Arrests Three Men Accused of Spying for China-Controlled Hong Kong

Police charged three with assisting Hong Kong intelligence amid growing concern that hostile states are trying to interfere with the UK.

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Florida man convicted after admitting to heinous crime during job interview to become a police officer

A Florida jury convicted a man who admitted to sexually abusing a child during a police officer job interview, authorities said.

Kamala Harris Drops F-Bomb While Giving Advice: 'Kick That F**king Door Down'

Vice President Kamala Harris dropped an f-bomb while dishing out advice during the APAICS Summit in Washington, DC, on Monday.

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Report: China Seeking to Bring 'Silk Road' to Amazon with Help from Socialist Brazil

The Chinese Communist government is seeking to take advantage of its friendly ties with the socialist Brazilian government to establish a "Maritime Silk Road" in the Amazon Rainforest, The Argentine news outlet Infobae reported this weekend.

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Vivek Ramaswamy to join Trump in Manhattan court on Tuesday

Vivek Ramaswamy will join former President Trump on Monday in a Lower Manhattan court as the NY v. Trump case continues.

Houston pizza delivery driver shoots, kills customer trying to rob him: police

A Houston pizza delivery driver shot and killed a customer who was armed and demanded his cash, the Houston Police Department said.

Reports of army killing of villagers in Burma supported by photos and harrowing tale of a survivor

Soldiers of Burma’s military government have reportedly carried out a massacre of over 30 civilians in central Burma; the country has been mired in violence since the military seized power in 2021.

Report: Employees Slaving 75 Hours a Week for Chinese Fashion Giant Shein

Public Eye, a human rights advocacy group based in Switzerland, blasted Chinese fashion giant Shein for demanding excessive overtime from its workers in a 2021 report.

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Skeletal remains found in New Jersey identified as NYC man last seen in 2011

Skeletal remains found in 2021 were identified as 32-year-old Kevin Morris of New York City. Morris was missing since 2011 after he vanished while going to visit a girlfriend.

More bodies recovered after Indonesia flash floods bring death toll to 44

In Indonesia, heavy rains and a landslide caused a river to overflow its banks, resulting in flash floods that have killed at least 44 people with 15 still missing.

This is how Buddhists across the world celebrate the Buddha's birthday

Different countries have different ways of observing the holiday of the Buddha's birthday. Buddhists use the time to retell the story of the Buddha's life and reflect on his teachings.

3 confirmed dead, others trapped after billboard collapses during heavy rains in India's Mumbai

A billboard collapse in Mumbai's suburb of Ghatkopar resulted in three fatalities and 59 injuries during thunderstorms and heavy rain, according to officials.

4 arrested after police raid drug lab on Indonesia's Bali resort island

Indonesian police say they have raided a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police arrested four people allegedly linked to the lab.

Kazakhstani ex-government official sentenced for wife's torture and murder in Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court has convicted a former government official of torturing and brutally murdering his wife and sentenced him to prison, officials say.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, authorities prepare to evacuate thousands

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupted for five minutes. Authorities have prepared evacuation tents nearby but have not yet ordered an evacuation.

Nepali guide, UK mountaineer surpass their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest

British climber Kenton Cool and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa have both set new records for the most climbs of Mount Everest, officials said on Sunday.

'Axis of Authoritarian States': UK PM Sunak Warns of Most Dangerous Times Since Cold War

Rishi Sunak outright accused China and "axis of authoritarian states" including Russia of undermining Western security and values. 

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China Uses AI Deepfake Technology to Replicate Deceased Loved Ones

A new trend is reportedly emerging in China: using AI to create digital replicas of deceased loved ones, allowing people to interact with them even after they've passed away.

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US military forces to establish 9 sites on Philippine bases to counter China threats

The U.S. military has plans to establish their presence in nine sites on Philippine bases under a 2014 defense pact, aimed at countering Chinese threats.

11 confirmed dead, including students, in Indonesia bus crash after reported brake failure

At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in Indonesia after a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes reportedly malfunctioned, officials said.

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

VIDEO: Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Japan After Wing Flap 'Irregularity'

A Boeing 737 returned to Japan's Fukuoka Airport on Friday, forced to make an emergency landing after an apparent wing flap "irregularity."

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Foreigners Avoid China as Domestic Tourism Picks Up

The Chinese government celebrated heavy travel and tourism during China’s Labor Day holiday season, which ran from May 1 to May 5, as a sign the struggling economy is beginning to recover.

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Indian Christians Say Hindu Nationalist Government Falsely Brands Them ‘Illegal’ to ‘Deport’ to Myanmar

Christian tribes in northern India’s restless state of Manipur say the Hindu nationalist government is trying to deport them to Myanmar.

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New Mexico man shoots stepmom as she tried to give him hug during graduation ceremony: police

A woman shot in the neck during a high school graduation for her son is expected to survive, authorities said.

Arizona State places police chief on leave amid complaints of alleged actions during anti-Israel protest

ASU's police chief was placed on administrative leave while officials reviews complaints against him related to anti-Israel protests on campus.

Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal on contempt conviction as he fights to stay out of prison

A federal appeals court on Friday denied an appeal by Steve Bannon, who was appealing his contempt of Congress conviction related to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

Northwestern University deal with anti-Israel protesters tantamount to 'paying off hostage takers'

Congressional lawmakers are demanding answers from Northwestern University over a dead reached with anti-Israel protesters in an effort to end disruptive behavior.

Hungary's Orban Signs Big Deals with Xi Jinping, Thanks China for Saving Lives in Pandemic

China and Hungary signed 18 agreements after a meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and visiting genocidal dictator Xi Jinping.

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Taliban reports at least 50 dead as flash floods wreak havoc in northern Afghanistan

Flash floods triggered by seasonal rains in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province have left at least 50 people dead, according to the Taliban.

Philippine security chief demands immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats over alleged conversation leak

A high-ranking Philippine security official has called for the immediate expulsion of Chinese diplomats allegedly involved in leaking a phone conversation.

Stanford called out over man in Hamas headband 'terrorizing' Jewish students

Stanford University administrators haven't done enough to address antisemitism on the northern California campus following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, student Kevin Feigelis says.

Biden admin's National Guard 'power grab' slammed by former general as governors put up rare united front

A plan that could let the Air Force transfer Air National Guard troops to the Space Force has been met with fierce opposition from governors.

Wife of Army soldier detained in Russia previously retained divorce lawyer, not aware of his travels: attorney

A U.S. Army soldier being detained in Russia traveled there after being involved in an extra-marital affair, his wife's attorney said Thursday.