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Mexican president says he blacked out due to Covid-19, now ok

Mexican president says he blacked out due to Covid-19, now ok

He dispels rumours about him suffering a heart attack or stroke. 
'Donald Trump raped me,' writer says at civil trial

'Donald Trump raped me,' writer says at civil trial

She recalls the alleged incident that happened nearly 30 years ago.
US document leak suspect destroyed evidence, researched mass shootings

US document leak suspect destroyed evidence, researched mass shootings

Prosecutors say Jack Teixeira should be detained pending trial.
US lifts import ban on Malaysia's Smart Glove

US lifts import ban on Malaysia's Smart Glove

Company said to have addressed exploitative labour practices.
US court convicts rapper who lobbied for Jho Low

US court convicts rapper who lobbied for Jho Low

Pras Michel guilty of conspiring with Jho Low in US presidential polls.
Myanmar's neighbours, some Asean members hold secret talks on crisis

Myanmar's neighbours, some Asean members hold secret talks on crisis

Sources say diplomatic effort aims to bring junta, resistance to table.
Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking

Singapore executes citizen for cannabis trafficking

Tangaraju got executed despite pleas from relatives and activists. 
No sign Sudan warring parties ready to negotiate - UN

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to negotiate - UN

'Both sides think a military victory over the other is possible.'
Sydney to host Quad Leaders’ Summit on May 24

Sydney to host Quad Leaders’ Summit on May 24

I’m honoured to host first Quad Leaders’ meet in Australia, Albanese says. 
World Bank economist calls for new approaches to address 'debt crisis'

World Bank economist calls for new approaches to address 'debt crisis'

Many countries facing mounting debts - Chief Economist Indermit Gill.
S'pore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker

S'pore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker

City-state rebuts allegation that inmate's conviction was unsound.
Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated

Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated

Sudan Armed Forces: The US and Saudi Arabia mediated the truce.
Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning lifted

Indonesia hit by magnitude 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning lifted

The quake, at a depth of 84km, hit Sumatra about 3am local time.
Netflix plans to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korea - Yonhap

Netflix plans to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korea - Yonhap

This comes after a meeting between Netflix and President Yoon.
China, Singapore plan military drills as Beijing forges defence ties

China, Singapore plan military drills as Beijing forges defence ties

This comes amid heightened tensions in South China Sea. 
Unity needed to beat military, Thai opposition leader says

Unity needed to beat military, Thai opposition leader says

Election becoming battle between pro-military conservatives versus populist opposition. 
Russia warns grain deal in peril

Russia warns grain deal in peril

Moscow will end grain deal if G7 ban exports to the country. 
Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters

Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters

Duchess is moving on with her life, spokesperson says. 
Philippines, China pledge to resolve maritime issues

Philippines, China pledge to resolve maritime issues

Philippines also affirms support for ‘One China Policy’. 
Israelis protest judicial overhaul plan ahead of independence day

Israelis protest judicial overhaul plan ahead of independence day

Netanyahu’s plans cause Israel’s biggest crisis in recent history. 
Two earthquakes strike Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia

Two earthquakes strike Kepulauan Batu, Indonesia

It happened in the early hours of today, seismological centre says. 
Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces

Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces

Temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C in 28 provinces.
Japan prepares to shoot down N Korea satellite if it falls in territory

Japan prepares to shoot down N Korea satellite if it falls in territory

Defence minister puts military on high alert, may order to intercept.
Alphabet CEO Pichai reaps over $2m in 2022 amid cost-cutting

Alphabet CEO Pichai reaps over $2m in 2022 amid cost-cutting

Company announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs around the world.