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REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran not over

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at a press conference that a US naval operation protecting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary, the US is not seeking conflict with Iran, and an existing ceasefire remains in effect. France 24 reports his direct quote and offers access to the full press conference video.

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India signs 8 MoUs with Trinidad and Tobago during Jaishankar’s visit

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Trinidad and Tobago on May 8-9, during which India and the Caribbean nation signed eight memoranda of understanding covering tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, and Ayurveda. The visit resulted in formal bilateral agreements according to an official statement.

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Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon

Reuters reports on the final two evacuation flights departing Monday afternoon from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus in Tenerife. The article includes a correction noting the country reference was changed from New Zealand to the Netherlands. Limited details are provided about the evacuation scope, timeline, or health situation.

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Trump to visit Greece, hopefully this summer, says envoy

A U.S. envoy announced that Trump plans to visit Greece sometime this summer, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also potentially visiting around a NATO summit in Turkey in July. The report provides minimal detail on the visit's purpose, timing, or confirmation.

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Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

Hong Kong authorities announce typhoon preparedness measures including 50,000 sandbags and flood barriers ahead of the coming typhoon season. Enhancement works at a high-risk coastal area are scheduled for completion by year-end, and new shoreline management guidelines have been introduced for communities and businesses in coastal zones.

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Last six passengers leave Hantavirus-hit ship as captain hails their patience

The last six passengers and some crew members have departed the MV Hondius, a ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak, from a Spanish island. The captain praised the remaining passengers' patience during the incident. The article reports on the conclusion of an evacuation process related to the viral outbreak.

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Industry activity in March registers first Y-o-Y rise in nine months

Argentine industry activity increased 5% year-over-year in March, marking the first annual growth in nine months. However, the headline frames this positive development as insufficient, emphasizing that Q1 cumulative decline remains unresolved despite this monthly improvement.

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Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defence says

A Colorado firebomb suspect has agreed to plead guilty to all 184 state charges according to his defense team. The article reports this development without additional context about the defendant, the alleged crimes, or their impact.

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Colombia says 9 miners dead after explosion

A coal mine explosion in Sutatausa, Colombia (72km north of Bogota) has resulted in at least nine worker deaths according to Colombian authorities. The report provides minimal detail beyond the death toll and location.

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Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae dies at 86

Festus Mogae, former president of Botswana who served for a decade, has died at age 86. The article notes his tenure was marked by governance achievements and HIV/AIDS response efforts in the diamond-rich nation.

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Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

Cathay Pacific Airways is implementing a 5-minute earlier gate closure time at Hong Kong International Airport starting June 1 to improve on-time departures. The airline attributes delays primarily to late-arriving or no-show passengers, whose checked baggage must be removed per safety regulations.

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Pakistan never shies away from dialogue with India, but it should be ‘meaningful’: FO

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson states that Pakistan is open to dialogue with India but insists it must be 'meaningful.' The statement references last year's military conflict and asserts Pakistan will respond with full strength to any aggression.

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Palestinian American developer asks US judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging he aided Hamas

A Palestinian-American developer has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he provided material support to Hamas through his Gaza development projects. The legal challenge was filed in U.S. court on Friday, according to Reuters reporting.

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Ukraine’s top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys

Ukraine's chief peace negotiator Rustem Umerov traveled to Miami to meet with U.S. representatives regarding ongoing peace negotiations related to Russia's war in Ukraine. The article reports the arrival and scheduling of talks but provides minimal detail about substance or outcomes.

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Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran

U.S. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping began two days of bilateral talks in Beijing, with Trump publicly praising Xi as a great leader and friend. The talks are framed as addressing trade disputes and Iran policy.

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UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar

A bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, Qatar, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident occurred on May 10 and was reported by Reuters via The Print. No details are provided about the projectile's origin, the ship's condition, or casualties.

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China’s Xi lauds ‘new positioning’ in ties with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping described a 'new positioning' in US-China relations that emphasizes cooperation. The article, sourced from Reuters, reports on Xi's statement regarding bilateral ties with limited additional detail provided in the excerpt.

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Turkish Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Kathmandu, all safe

A Turkish Airlines aircraft experienced a fire during landing at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on May 11, forcing a two-hour suspension of operations. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members evacuated safely with no reported injuries.

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Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies retrieved

Two Singaporean nationals who went missing following Mount Dukono's eruption on Indonesia's Halmahera island have been confirmed dead, with their bodies retrieved by rescue teams on Sunday. The article reports factual confirmation of deaths following a natural disaster event.

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You built it with AI. Now run it with AI.

An Axios article promotes using AI agents to run businesses with minimal human staff, framing this as a new paradigm shift away from post-launch hiring growth. The piece presents AI automation as a solution to operational slowdown, positioning companies designed around AI agents rather than large teams as the future model.