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Global stock markets are bubbling along on unjustified optimism

South China Morning Post | 2026-05-16, 10:11

As economist Paul Sheard noted in his book The Power of Money, money is

In pics: World Balloon Festival in Warsaw, Poland

Xinhua | 2026-05-16, 10:11

An alien-themed balloon installation is seen during the World Balloon Festival in Warsaw, Poland, May 15, 2026. The festival takes place here from May 15 to 17, featuring large themed installations featuring tropical jungles, underwater world, outer space and

Host Olympics, become world's growth engine: PM Modi's 4 ambitions for India

India Today | 2026-05-16, 10:09

Host Olympics become worlds growth engine PM Modis ambitions for India ...

PM in Netherlands: Surinamese-Hindustani community steals spotlight in The Hague

India Today | 2026-05-16, 10:09

PM in Netherlands: Surinamese-Hindustani community steals spotlight in The Hague ...

Iran Suspected in US Gas Station Cyberattack on Fuel Monitoring Systems: Reports on Infrastructure Risk

Gulf News | 2026-05-16, 10:08

US officials suspect Iranian-linked hackers may be behind cyber intrusions targeting fuel-level monitoring systems at gas stations across multiple US states, CNN reported, citing sources briefed on the investigation.According to CNN, the compromised automatic

Donald Trump Deals New Blow to US Farmers on China Trip

Newsweek | 2026-05-16, 10:07

President Donald Trump defended Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland during a trip to Beijing this week, arguing that restricting foreign ownership would hurt American farmers by driving down land values. The remarks, delivered during an interview with Fox News

Cuba Braces as Trump Doubles Down Despite Iran War Woes

Newsweek | 2026-05-16, 10:07

As President Donald Trump intensifies pressure against Cuba, Havana's hopes that the White House's Iran war stalemate may deter the administration from coming through with promises of further action are fading. Rather than postpone the heightened coercion

Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein sex assault case

Hong Kong Standard | 2026-05-16, 10:05

A US judge declared a mistrial

Putin to visit China on May 19-20 to further strengthen 'comprehensive partnership'

Dawn | 2026-05-16, 09:58

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China on May 19 for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of United States President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday. During the trip, the Russian leader will discuss with his Chinese

Iran-US war latest Trump claims world’s ‘most active terrorist’ has been killed and sets out ...

The Independent | 2026-05-16, 09:57

US president suggests he didn’t read the rest of Tehran’s response after reading the word ‘nuclear’

In pics: motorhome, caravan and leisure show in Christchurch, New Zealand

Xinhua | 2026-05-16, 09:52

Visitors visit the outdoor products exhibition at a motorhome, caravan and leisure show in Christchurch, New Zealand, May 16, 2026. The two-day exhibition shows a variety of motorhome,

Man dies after shark bite off Western Australia coast

Oman Observer | 2026-05-16, 09:41

SYDNEY: A ⁠man attacked by a shark off Western Australia's ​coast on ​Saturday died of his injuries, police said, in what is the second fatal shark attack in Australia so far this ...

China says 'no reason ⁠to continue' the war

Oman Observer | 2026-05-16, 09:41

U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though China gave no indication it would weigh in.Flying back from ...

Five Italian killed in Scuba Diving tragedy while exploring caves in Maldives

DNA India | 2026-05-16, 09:36

Five Italians died in a scuba diving accident in Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives while exploring caves. ...