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Putin heads to China days after Trump's visit as Beijing balances ties

Putin is scheduled to be in China on Tuesday and Wednesday in a visit likely to be closely watched as Beijing seeks to maintain stable relations with US while also preserving strong ties with Russia

Japan's economy expands at 2.1% annual pace, boosted by consumer spending

Private consumption rose 0.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter, or at an annualised rate of 1.1 per cent, according to the preliminary data from the Cabinet Office

Asian shares mixed, Kospi falls nearly 4% as oil prices keep swinging

Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.6% in morning, erasing initial gains after the government reported that the economy grew for the 2nd straight quarter in Jan-Mar due to better than expected consumer spending

NYT sues Pentagon for second time over Hegseth's media restrictions

On X, Defence Department spokesperson Sean Parnell called the NYT's latest lawsuit 'nothing more than an attempt to remove the barriers to them getting their hands on classified information'

Court rejects Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying lawsuit filed too late

The nine-person jury found that Musk waited too long to file his lawsuit and missed the deadline for the statute of limitations

Called off planned strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies: Trump

Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire struck in mid-April could end if Iran did not strike a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement

Teenage gunmen kill 3 in hate attack at San Diego mosque, die by suicide

Among those killed was a mosque security guard, who police believe 'played a pivotal role' in keeping the attack from being 'much worse'

Congo announces 3 Ebola treatment centres in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak

Although the outbreak is centred in Ituri, cases have been reported in the capital, Kinshasa, and in Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo

5.2 magnitude quake in south China kills 2, damages buildings in Guangxi

At least 13 buildings collapsed, while landslides triggered by the quake blocked roads to the area, according to the Chinese media

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in Netherlands today

The outbreak on the ship has reached 11 cases, nine of which have been confirmed, according to the World Health Organisation

Crew members eject safely after 2 US Navy jets crash during Idaho air show

Videos posted online by spectators showed four parachutes opening in the sky as the aircraft plummeted to the ground near the base about 50 miles (80 kilometres) south of Boise

US Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1 bn White House security proposal

The parliamentarian's ruling, described by Senate Democrats, said that a project as large and complex as President Trump's massive East Wing renovation is too broad to be included in the Budget bill

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda

World Health Organisation said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency like the Covid-19 pandemic, and advised against the closure of international borders

Ronaldo's trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Osaka in AFC final

Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy in Saudi Arabia continued when Al-Nassr lost to Japan's Gamba Osaka 1-0 in the Asian Champions League Two final on Saturday.

Ex-Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso set to take Chelsea managerial job: Report

Xabi Alonso is set to be named Chelsea coach after reaching an agreement with the Premier League club, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press on Saturday.

Islamic State group leader killed in joint US-Nigerian operation: Trump

Abu Bakr al-Mainuki Al-Mainuki was viewed as the key figure in IS organising and finance, and had been plotting attacks against the United States and its interests

Southampton facing possible playoff ban after Middlesbrough spying claims

Middlesbrough wants Southampton expelled from the Championship playoff final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into allegations of spying.

Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract by another year at 40

Manuel Neuer has extended his contract at Bayern Munich for another year, keeping the 40-year-old goalkeeping great at the German champion as he mentors his long-term successor.

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Thierry Fremaux, the festival's artistic director, brought out the award for Travolta just before the screening of his 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'

FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn

FIFA's leverage in China was less because of the time difference of up to 15 hours from Beijing to the 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico