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American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

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American allies warn division weakens deterrence in calls for global unity to meet new threats

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security

Vietnam’s To Lam points to the Strait of Hormuz as a warning for Asia-Pacific rivals

Vietnam’s To Lam points to the Strait of Hormuz as a warning for Asia-Pacific rivals

APTOPIX Philippines Volcano

May 27

WATCH: Meteor seen falling beside erupting Mayon volcano in the Philippines

Another surge for Micron, Wall Street’s latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

Another surge for Micron, Wall Street’s latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

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What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US

What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US

Ronaldo’s Saudi trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Gamba Osaka in Asian final

Ronaldo’s Saudi trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Gamba Osaka in Asian final

Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia

Takeaways from AP’s report on Jalue Dorje, the US-born teenage Buddhist lama

Takeaways from AP’s report on Jalue Dorje, the US-born teenage Buddhist lama

China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/12/2026

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/12/2026

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos

Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia’s rivers

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia’s rivers

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street

Representatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

Representatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia

Philippine officials say 2 Americans among suspected communist rebels killed in clash with troops

Philippine officials say 2 Americans among suspected communist rebels killed in clash with troops

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