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Kanye West's 'Heil Hitler' blows up on X, banned on Spotify, YouTube

American rapper and singer Kanye West's track 'Heil Hitler' went viral on X but has been banned on Spotify, YouTube, Reddit, and other platforms amid global backlash

Nvidia to ship new AI chip for China, plans to set up centre in Shanghai

Amid US curbs on chip exports, Nvidia seeks to retain foothold in China as competitors rush to fill AI chip vacuum

US reinstates international student records but many remain stranded

A total of more than 4,700 international students had their permission to study in the US cancelled this spring, with little notice or explanation

UK, EU to hold first post-Brexit summit in London to deepen relations

The meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and top EU officials, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is intended to pave the way toward a new agreement

Joe Biden's prostate cancer: Risks, symptoms, treatment options explained

Joe Biden's metastatic or stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis highlights common symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options men should know about

South Korea's Kim Moon-soo open to discussing US troop cost amid tariff row

Some 28,500 American troops are stationed in South Korea as part of efforts to deter nuclear-armed North Korea

China's April factory output, retail sales growth slow amid trade war pause

Retail sales, a gauge of consumption, rose by 5.1 per cent in April, down from a 5.9 per cent increase in March and compared with forecasts for an expansion of 5.5 per cent

At least 4 killed, 20 injured in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province

The blast occurred near Jabbar Market in Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan on Sunday, causing extensive damage to the building and triggering widespread panic

More storms target central US as recovery efforts continue after tornado

At least 19 people were killed and 10 seriously injured in Kentucky, where a tornado on Friday damaged hundreds of homes and tossed vehicles in southeastern Laurel County

2,300-yr-old silk manuscripts finally return to China after 79 years in US

The silk manuscripts, containing more than 900 Chinese characters, are the earliest examples of silk text discovered to date and the oldest classical Chinese book

Nissan plans to close 2 car plants in Japan and overseas, including Mexico

Overseas, Nissan is considering ending production at plants in South Africa, India and Argentina, and cutting the number of factories in Mexico

Trump hopes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire progress in calls with leaders

Trump's frustration about the war had been building before his post Saturday on Truth Social about the coming calls, which he said would begin first with Putin at 10 a.m. Monday

Home prices in China fall at a faster pace during tariff war with US

The trade war risks worsening the housing slump that has dragged on economic growth and has only recently been showing signs of abating.

Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, reviewing treatment

Former US President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management, a statement from his office read

US-China trade deal shows Global South power lies in leverage, not values

Unlike the Biden administration, which emphasized democratic credentials, Trump has signaled that alignment with the US depends more on what partners can bring to the table

Putin heads into Trump call confident Russia has upper hand against Ukraine

Putin is confident that his forces can break through Ukraine's defenses by the end of the year to take full control of four regions that he has claimed for Russia

Trump's big bill advances as conservatives win changes in weekend vote

Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican lawmakers shortly before the meeting, telling reporters that the changes agreed to were just some minor modifications

Chinese luxury carmaker Seres overtakes BMW in high-end EV market shake-up

Formerly called DFSK Motor, Seres partnered with telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co. back in 2021 to launch the Aito brand of premium electric and hybrid sport utility vehicles

Midpoint of Trump's tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world

Chinese consumer and industry data on Monday will be followed by purchasing manager indexes on Thursday from around the world

Asian shares dip as China data disappoints, drop in Wall Street futures

The tariff war has weighed heavily on consumer sentiment and analysts will be scouring earnings from Home Depot and Target this week for an update on spending trends