Guatemala names new attorney general to replace US-sanctioned Porras

GUATEMALA CITY – President Bernardo Arevalo appointed Gabriel Estuardo Garcia Luna, a former judge and university…

Melaka police uncover two concealment of birth cases in 2026

MELAKA, MALAYSIA – Two cases of concealment of birth have surfaced in Melaka this year, including…

Mexico agrees to boost US airline access at Mexico City airport after route dispute

WASHINGTON – The Mexican government has committed to improving aviation access to Mexico City, US Transportation…

Princess of Wales to make first overseas trip since cancer treatment in Italy

LONDON – Britain’s Princess of Wales will visit Italy next week for her first official overseas…

Australia rejects aid for 13 IS-linked family members seeking return from Syria

SYDNEY – Australia announced on May 6 that 13 Australian family members linked to the Islamic…

Japan startup to launch Gundam-inspired Haro robot to space by spring 2027

TOKYO – A Japanese startup plans to launch a spherical robot inspired by the iconic Haro…

Australia, Fiji seal new security pact amid Pacific influence race

CANBERRA – Australia and Fiji have agreed to a new security and political partnership as Canberra…

Nepal Tourism Board Names Hikmat Singh Ayer as Acting CEO

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s tourism sector has a new trailblazer at its helm. Senior Director Hikmat Singh…

Russia Declares Victory Day Ceasefire, Threatens Kyiv Retaliation

MOSCOW – Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine on May 4 for May 8-9, coinciding…

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in DUI Case

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA – Pop icon Britney Spears avoided a full DUI conviction on May 4 by…

Irish Horse Jinling Starblitz Secures Back-to-Back Wins in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Imported Irish galloper Jinling Starblitz claimed a second consecutive victory in Malaysia, delivering…

US Urges China to Broker Strait of Hormuz Reopening

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on China on May 4 to leverage its influence…