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Nasa shares spectacular image of spiral galaxy named after Egyptian queen

Nasa shared a stunning image of a spiral galaxy, which is named after the Egyptian queen Berenice II. Here's all you need to know about it

6,000 feet drop in 3 mins: Singapore Airlines flight's mid-air chaos. WATCH

A British passenger suffered a fatal cardiac arrest, and many were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air. The plane made an emergency landing in Bangkok

Israeli-Turkish trade on life support as relations strained over Gaza war

Turkey this month halted all bilateral trade with Israel until the war ends

Toyota showcases next-generation engines adaptable to different fuels

It displayed in-development 1.5 litre and 2.0 litre engines with significantly reduced volume and height versus current engines

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif set to be re-elected as PML-N president after 6 yrs

PML-N Punjab president Rana Sanaullah, while addressing a press conference, hinted that the elder Sharif would be elected without a contest

Mexico: All you need to know about elections that will put a woman in power

With two women leading the contest, Mexico will likely elect its first female president a major step in a country long marked by its macho culture

1998 nuke tests ensured 'credible minimum deterrence', says Pak PM Sharif

Pakistan became the seventh nuclear nation in the world and the first Muslim state in 1998 having the nuclear arsenal in its defence stockpile to exercise deterrence

Fears of second landslide, disease outbreak loom in Papua New Guinea

The agency estimates 670 villagers died, while Papua New Guinea's government has told the United Nations it thinks more than 2,000 people were buried

Bank of Japan's underlying inflation measures all fall below 2% in April

The weighted median inflation rate, among the three indicators closely watched as a gauge on whether price rises are broadening

Here's how disruptions in the Red Sea are driving up carbon emissions

For companies struggling to account for "and lower" the climate-warming emissions associated with their businesses, these rerouted journeys add to the challenge

Canadians head home after wildfire evacuation order ends after 2 weeks

The BC Wildfire Service said rain on Sunday and the efforts of firefighters meant the 123-square-kilometer (47-square- mile) fire in the northeastern corner of the province was not expected to grow

Closing arguments and maybe a verdict? Major week in Trump hush money trial

It's impossible to say how long all of that will take, but in a landmark trial that's already featured its fair share of memorable moments, this week could easily be the most important

Automakers Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda commit to developing new engines

The announcement is the latest example that showcases Toyota's close ties with Subaru and Mazda

Sri Lanka holds rates to control inflation, foster economic stability

Incoming data suggests that headline inflation is likely to be below the targeted level of 5 per cent in the upcoming months

US lawmakers express support for Taiwan after China's military drills

Addressing a news conference in Taipei, US Representative Michael McCaul called the drills an intimidation tactic to punish democracy and vowed to bolster Taiwan's defense

22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastate several US states

Forecasters said the severe weather could shift to the East Coast later Monday and warned millions of people outdoors for the holiday to watch the skies

UBS signals it's mostly done cutting Asia jobs after Credit Suisse merger

The Swiss lender has been cutting thousands of staff following an emergency rescue of Credit Suisse last year in a government brokered deal. The takeover is due to close officially this week, says Koh

Petrobras CEO pushes offshore oil prospect as matter of national interest

In her first public comments since taking the company's helm on Friday, Chambriard said replenishing oil reserves was a priority for Petrobras

New Zealand budget expected to offer tax cuts, worsening outlook

The government has asked most departments and ministries to cut between 6.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent of their operating allowances

South Korea to detail tax incentives aimed at supporting chip industry

The government will also release next month detailed measures to support the country's semiconductor industry