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Indonesia rules out levies for Malacca shipping, backs open sea lanes
The Strait of Malacca, which runs between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes and a strategic bottleneck for Asia
 "Indonesia rules out levies for Malacca shipping, backs open sea lanes")
Trump's order to attack Iran gunboats highlights danger of 'mosquito fleet'
The target, Iran's so-called 'mosquito fleet', has been known to US officials for years and weapons testers have regularly evaluated new warships' ability to counter it
 "Trump's order to attack Iran gunboats highlights danger of 'mosquito fleet'")
'Fracture has occurred in the enemy': Mojtaba Khamenei hails Iran's unity
In a message published on X, Mojtaba Khamenei said, 'Due to the strange unity created among compatriots, a fracture has occurred in the enemy'
 "'Fracture has occurred in the enemy': Mojtaba Khamenei hails Iran's unity")
Trump asks Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah; Israel, Lebanon hail US talks
The president reiterated that the US continues to demand that Iran stop it's backing of proxy groups in the Mideast, including Hezbollah in Lebanon
 "Trump asks Iran to stop supporting Hezbollah; Israel, Lebanon hail US talks")
Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles
Meta told personnel in an internal memo on Thursday that it planned to cut 10 per cent of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, starting on May 20
 "Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles")
Won't use nuclear weapons against Iran, idea 'unacceptable': Trump
Trump said the United States has a strong economy and sufficient oil supply, added that several ships are now heading to the US instead of the Strait of Hormuz
 "Won't use nuclear weapons against Iran, idea 'unacceptable': Trump")
'I don't want to rush': Trump on ending Iran war as negotiations drag on
Trump in an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office also pushed back against questions that the conflict is exceeding the four-to-six week timeline that he and aides previously set for the war
 "'I don't want to rush': Trump on ending Iran war as negotiations drag on")
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, says Trump
The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday
 "Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks, says Trump")
Tens of thousands of Samsung workers rally, demand bigger AI profit share
Workers have pointed to rising payouts at SK Hynix, which last year agreed to allocate 10 per cent of its annual operating profit to a performance bonus pool
 "Tens of thousands of Samsung workers rally, demand bigger AI profit share")
Hyundai Q1 profit falls 31%, flags uncertainty from West Asia conflict
Its cautious outlook comes after the automaker said earlier this month that its exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the West Asia
 "Hyundai Q1 profit falls 31%, flags uncertainty from West Asia conflict")
US Navy Secretary ousted after infighting with top Pentagon leaders
A White House official said Trump and Hegseth agreed new leadership was needed over the Navy
 "US Navy Secretary ousted after infighting with top Pentagon leaders")
'In poor taste': MEA on Donald Trump's 'gangsters with laptops' repost
Hours after Trump reposted racist comment, where he referred to India, China and other nations as "hell holes," the US Embassy in New Delhi sought to control damage done by the controversial post
Indian seafarers safe after Iran firing in the Strait of Hormuz: Govt
Government confirms safety of 22 Indian seafarers after Iranian forces fired on foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz; Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai
 "Indian seafarers safe after Iran firing in the Strait of Hormuz: Govt")
'Inappropriate, in poor taste': MEA on Trump's 'hell-hole' post for India
After the post sparked outrage, Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, said Trump had spoken warmly of India and called it a great nation
 "'Inappropriate, in poor taste': MEA on Trump's 'hell-hole' post for India")
Trump 'gold card' visa granted to only one person so far, says Lutnick
The president has promoted the Gold Card visa program as a critical way of attracting talent to the US. Visa recipients pay $1 million to receive US residency
 "Trump 'gold card' visa granted to only one person so far, says Lutnick")
'Flood US with illegal aliens': Trump targets Indian, Chinese migrants
The letter posted by Trump on Truth Social, argued that birthright citizenship allows people to "flood America with illegal aliens to change the demographics forever"
 "'Flood US with illegal aliens': Trump targets Indian, Chinese migrants")
A new era and new leadership: The generals who are running Iran
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards
 "A new era and new leadership: The generals who are running Iran")
Donald Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats in Hormuz
Earlier in the day, the US military said it had seized another tanker allegedly linked to the smuggling of Iranian oil
 "Donald Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats in Hormuz")
US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran
The Defence Department released video footage of US forces on the deck of the oil tanker Majestic X, which was seized in the Indian Ocean
 "US military says it seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran")
Netflix approves $25 billion share buyback, stock rises in premarket
Shares of the streaming giant rose 1.5 per cent in premarket trading
 "Netflix approves $25 billion share buyback, stock rises in premarket")