May 10, 2025
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Army source: Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for sixth straight day, targeting airport, fuel depot, and power station

PORT SUDAN, May 10 — Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for the sixth consecutive day yesterday, with the Sudanese army blaming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been engaged in conflict with the regular army since April 2023.‍

May 10, 2025
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India-Pakistan air clash puts Chinese weapons to the test — and the world is watching

WASHINGTON, May 10 — A recent aerial clash between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters is drawing intense global scrutiny as militaries seek insights into modern air combat capabilities.‍

May 9, 2025
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Blaze at Tampines industrial building prompts evacuation of nearby schools and offices

SINGAPORE, May 9 — A fire broke out at a two-storey industrial building in Tampines this afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and leading to the evacuation of nearby offices and schools.

May 9, 2025
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Snooker star Zhao Xintong cues up China’s rise to global dominance in the sport

BEIJING, May 9 — Zhao Xintong’s groundbreaking World Snooker Championship victory is expected to propel the sport to new heights in China, fueling hopes the country could soon dominate the global snooker scene.

May 9, 2025
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Former PM Thaksin denied travel request as Thai court blocks Qatar visit for talks with Trump

BANGKOK, May 9 — A Thai court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s request to travel to Qatar, where he said he planned to meet US President Donald Trump for informal trade talks.

May 8, 2025
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Man Charged Over Rush-Hour Knife Attack on Tokyo Subway That Injured Two

TOKYO, May 8 — Tokyo police have charged a man with attempted murder following a knife attack on the subway during rush hour that reportedly left two people injured.