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China, US arrest 5 in joint drug smuggling investigation, Xinhua reports

Chinese and U.S. authorities jointly arrested five suspects and seized drugs in a coordinated drug smuggling investigation, according to reporting from China's state-run Xinhua news agency via Reuters.

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US imposes visa restrictions on 13 ‘close associates’ of Indian firm over ‘fentanyl trafficking’

The US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals associated with KS International Traders, an Indian pharmacy firm, citing fentanyl trafficking concerns. This action follows prior Treasury Department sanctions against the pharmacy and two of its promoters.

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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. The headline emphasizes the notable corporate figures present at the diplomatic meeting.

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Teenager charged after assault on Singaporean blogger Amos Yee at anime event

An 18-year-old Chinese national and Singapore permanent resident was charged with assaulting controversial blogger Amos Yee at an anime convention in Singapore on Saturday. The defendant faces charges of public nuisance and voluntarily causing hurt following the alleged incident at Suntec City Convention Centre.

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Putin says he thinks Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on May 9 that he believes the Ukraine war is coming to an end. The report attributes this claim directly to Putin's Saturday remarks, citing Reuters reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge. No additional context or analysis is provided in the visible excerpt.

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Deaf artist who lost life’s work in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire is ‘painting to heal myself’

Hong Kong deaf artist Apple Tong Wing-yin lost her entire life's work—canvases, awards, and personal archives—in a November fire at Tai Po housing estate. She is now creating new art as part of her healing process following the loss.

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Singapore minister reveals why human touch still important in AI era

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan argues that human judgment remains essential alongside AI technology, cautioning against over-reliance on large language models for problem-solving. He advocates for preserving traditional AI approaches rather than replacing them entirely with generative AI systems.

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Brazil’s Lula tied with Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in second-round in Datafolha poll

A Datafolha poll shows Brazilian President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro tied in a hypothetical second-round runoff election scheduled for October. The report presents polling data without additional context or analysis.

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CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early, drawing on growing reserves

CUHK's council chairman announced the institution will use its reserves to repay a HK$4 billion government loan owed by its debt-ridden private hospital ahead of schedule. A Legislative Council health panel discussion on CUHK Medical Centre's finances was postponed due to time constraints.

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Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters

A Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharged her service pistol at Kai Tak police headquarters on Saturday morning while loading it in a designated area, with no injuries reported. Police stated they maintain stringent protocols and the tactical unit will follow up on the incident.

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Frank Ocean Has a ‘Progressive’ Opinion on Music Classificiation That Prioritizes ‘Fusion’ Over Labels

Frank Ocean has previously stated he doesn't identify as an R&B singer despite loving the genre, believing genre classification may be influenced by his ethnicity. The article frames this as a 'progressive' stance that prioritizes musical fusion over restrictive labels.

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates 3 passengers, expected to head next to Spain

A luxury cruise ship has evacuated three passengers, two in serious condition, due to a hantavirus outbreak. The vessel is expected to proceed to Spain after the emergency evacuations.

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How LL Cool J Stayed in the Game After He Felt Like Giving up Due to Multiple Label Rejections

LL Cool J recalled experiencing self-doubt and considering abandoning his rap career after facing multiple record label rejections before eventually signing with Def Jam. The article frames his persistence as the factor that ultimately led to his breakthrough.

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UAE expresses solidarity with India over UP storm fatalities

The UAE government expressed formal solidarity with India following a severe storm in Uttar Pradesh that killed at least 111 people and injured 72 others on May 13. The article reports a diplomatic statement of condolence from Abu Dhabi without additional context or analysis.

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Karnataka minister D Sudhakar dies

Karnataka planning and statistics minister D Sudhakar, 66, died early Sunday morning at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in Bengaluru after a prolonged illness involving a lung infection. The death is reported via medical bulletin with minimal additional detail provided.

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Hong Kong privacy watchdog slams Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers

Hong Kong's privacy commissioner Ada Chung criticized Canvas's parent company for paying a ransom to hackers who stole personal data from 9,000 institutions, arguing the funds should have strengthened cybersecurity instead. The commissioner questioned whether stolen data was actually returned and warned users to watch for suspicious communications.

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Qatari LNG tanker sailing towards Hormuz Strait, shipping data shows

A Qatari LNG tanker (Al Kharaitiyat) departed from Ras Laffan and is sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz en route to Port Qasim in Pakistan. The vessel's movement is documented through shipping data tracked by LSEG. This appears to be routine commercial maritime activity with no incident or unusual event reported.

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Trump says Xi is ‘all business’ as talks resume after Taiwan warning

Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting Friday to conclude a two-day state visit to China marked by diplomatic formality. Trump characterizes Xi as 'all business' following discussions that included warnings about Taiwan. The article frames the meeting as a significant diplomatic engagement between the two leaders.

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UK summons Chinese ambassador after national security convictions linked to Hong Kong

Britain summoned China's ambassador following a London court conviction of two men for espionage on behalf of China, with alleged connections to Hong Kong. The article reports on a diplomatic response to a national security case but provides minimal detail about the conviction or charges themselves.

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Bangladesh’s deposed PM Hasina congratulates newly appointed West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on his appointment as West Bengal Chief Minister following the BJP's electoral victory. The brief report documents Hasina's personal and official congratulations to Adhikari.