Trump defends Kim, downplays missile threat

In an apparent contradiction of his national security adviser, President Donald Trump on yesterday downplayed recent North Korean missile tests, tweeting from Tokyo that they’re

Thailand | Former Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

Prem Tinsulanonda, who as an army commander, prime minister and adviser to the royal palace was one of Thailand’s most influential political figures over four decades,

Nepal | Record-setting Everest guide returns hero

Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal’s capital on Saturday, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended

Afghanistan | UN says captives held by Taliban subjected to abuse

Afghan captives held by the Taliban have been subjected to abuse, ill-treatment and actions that may amount to torture, the U.N. said yesterday — a statement

EU Elections | Europe’s voters elect new parliament as nationalism mounts

Pivotal elections for the European Union parliament reached their climax yesterday as the last 21 nations went to the polls, with results to be announced in the

Gulf tensions | Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US

Iraq offered yesterday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran’s nuclear

Offbeat | Police: Mystery man pulling emergency brakes on subways

New York City police have been searching for a person who has been intentionally pulling the emergency brakes on subway cars for no legitimate purpose. Police on

This Day in History | 1964 – Light goes out in India as Nehru dies

Jawaharlal Nehru, founder of modern India and its current prime minister, has died suddenly at the age of 74. He was taken ill in the early

Motorsports | Hamilton wins Monaco GP to extend lead over teammate Bottas

Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas. Hamilton struggled with grip in the

World briefs

CHINA A couple suspected of killing a man and dismembering his body in California has been arrested in China and returned to the United States to face

The Buzz | Noah’s ark owners seek compensation after heavy rains damage

In the Bible, the ark survived an epic flood. Yet the owners of Kentucky’s Noah’s ark attraction are demanding their insurance company bail them out after heavy rains

US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shiite tourist districts

For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shiite Islam’s holiest shrines, accepting whatever currency was offered

Rear Window | Wolf law in sheep’s clothing

Media organizations, and journalists, mainly through the Macau Portuguese and English Press Association (AIPIM), have of late been voicing a degree of concern about the freedom of expression

Monday, May 27, 2019 – edition no. 3297

* Thousands march in Tiananmen memorial • This year’s march has taken on additional significance as opposition to an extradition law amendment widely seen as dangerous * Ambrose So needs time to

Tennis | 3-time Grand Slam champion Kerber loses opener in Paris

Angelique Kerber won’t complete a career Grand Slam this year. Still hampered by a right ankle injury, the three-time Grand Slam winner lost in the first

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