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Thailand tightens hantavirus screening for travelers from South America 12 May 2026 - 07:14 pm
Persons wearing protective suits walk toward the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius docked in the port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on May 11, 2026. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
Malaysia's palm oil outlook lifted on biodiesel push, rising costs 12 May 2026 - 05:45 pm
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Afghanistan detains two TV journalists 12 May 2026 - 05:37 pm
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Etihad Airways flight cancelled at Chennai airport after fire breaks out on wing 12 May 2026 - 12:23 pm
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India's medical entrance exam cancelled amid paper leak charges 12 May 2026 - 12:17 pm
Union Minister of Education @dpradhanbjp visits the headquarters of the National Testing Agency ( @NTA_Exams )
New Zealand moves to halt lawsuits over climate damage 12 May 2026 - 10:14 am
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Indonesia monitors close contact of hantavirus case from MV Hondius 11 May 2026 - 08:31 pm
Evacuation preparations are underway for the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius at the Port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife in Spain, May 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)
Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte 11 May 2026 - 12:44 pm
Protesters holding banners protest in support of the impeachment of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte in front of the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Metro Manila  (Photo by Ted  Aljibe / AFP)
Pakistan cuts tariffs at Gwadar Port to boost transit trade 11 May 2026 - 12:33 pm
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Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols 11 May 2026 - 11:46 am
Festivities for table tennis world champion Sun Yingsha's 25th birthday included messages on massive digital billboards, a drone show and packed fan gatherings at shopping malls across the country. (Photo by Glyn Kirk / AFP)
Indian PM urges public to cut fuel consumption, curb gold purchases 11 May 2026 - 11:16 am
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4 killed, 20 injured as wedding bus falls into ravine in Pakistan's Sindh 11 May 2026 - 11:01 am
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Dollar advances for a second day, supported by strong US jobs data 11 May 2026 - 10:46 am
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Australia to quarantine six people from hantavirus ship 11 May 2026 - 10:23 am
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Turkish Airlines plane catches fire at Nepal airport, passengers safe 11 May 2026 - 08:00 am
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Indian PM urges reduced fuel use amid Middle East war disruption 10 May 2026 - 08:08 pm
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Bangladesh declares 7-day public holiday for Eid al-Adha 10 May 2026 - 07:48 pm
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4 dead, 10 hurt after jeepney crashes into tree in Philippines 10 May 2026 - 06:38 pm
In this photo taken on April 5, 2024, jeepneys commute along a street in Manila. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)