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US disappointed in Taiwan’s smaller defense budget, official says

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. was disappointed in a move by Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament to approve defense spending short of what Washington believes is needed, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday. "Our position on Taiwan's defense budget ... is that it was ...
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Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, a gathering meant to showcase France's new policy for the continent - a shift from a former colonial power seen as dominating ...
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UK’s Starmer launches political fightback, putting Europe ties at heart of reset

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin a political fightback on Monday in a speech that says rebuilding relations with the rest of Europe will be his government's defining mission, as he moves to quell growing calls ...
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Syrian President al-Sharaa Reshuffles Government, Dismisses Brother and Information Minister By Rizik Alabi/The Media Line Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a series of presidential decrees reshuffling the presidency, government, and local administration, continuing a broader restructuring effort launched after a new government was formed in March 2025. According to a correspondent for The Media Line in Damascus, Presidential Decree No. 98 of 2026 appointed Abdul Rahman Badr al-Din Al-A’ma as secretary-general of the presidency, replacing Dr. Maher al-Sharaa, the president’s brother, who was relieved of his duties after a short tenure, ending a controversial appointment that had previously sparked public debate. In Decree No. 100 of 2026, al-Sharaa appointed Khaled Zaarour as minister of information, replacing outgoing Minister Hamza Al-Mustafa. Meanwhile, Decree No. 101 named Basel Hafez Al-Suwaidan as minister of agriculture, replacing former minister Amjad Badr. The reshuffle also extended to local administration, with al-Sharaa appointing new governors in four provinces. Ghassan Al-Sayyed Ahmed was named governor of Quneitra, Marhef Khaled Al-Nassan was appointed governor of Homs, Ahmed Ali Mustafa was named governor of Latakia, and Ziad al-Ayesh was appointed governor of Deir ez-Zor. These decisions are part of a broader series of institutional changes since the announcement of Syria’s transitional government on March 29, 2025. The cabinet, composed of 23 ministers, was described as a “government of reconstruction and stability” following the country’s political transition. Since its formation, the government has pursued gradual institutional restructuring, including periodic cabinet reshuffles and senior appointments, as part of efforts to modernize public administration and improve performance across key sectors. The latest reshuffle is widely viewed as an effort by the presidency to reconfigure power centers within the state, particularly amid criticism of certain ministries’ performance—especially the Ministry of Information—and ongoing debate over the appointment of figures close to the president to sensitive positions. Former Information Minister Hamza Al-Mustafa’s dismissal triggered mixed reactions among Syrians on social media, with some praising his attempts to introduce a more open media discourse compared with previous eras, while others argued that the ministry failed to keep pace with Syria’s rapidly evolving political and administrative environment. Overall, the latest changes reflect an accelerating process of institutional realignment in Syria, as the presidency expands and reshuffles across government, ministries, and local authorities, signaling a broader restructuring of the country’s political and administrative architecture.

Syrian President al-Sharaa Reshuffles Government, Dismisses Brother and Information Minister By Rizik Alabi/The Media Line Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a series of presidential decrees reshuffling the presidency, government, and local administration, continuing a broader restructuring effort launched after a new government ...
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Rare earths deal between US and China is still in effect, US official says

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose May 10 (Reuters) - A rare earths deal between the United States and China is still in effect and an extension will be announced at the appropriate time, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Sunday. U.S. President Donald Trump ...
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The Media Line: Why Is Palestine Action’s Map and Manual Still Online?  (VIDEO)

Why Is Palestine Action's Map and Manual Still Online? A manual put out by Palestine Action, a group banned in the UK, which lists companies and private addresses, has drawn criticism that the material lowers the barrier between protest, vandalism, and operational targeting ...
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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says

BEIRUT (AP) - Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation says. The foundation says her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others. It says ...
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Iran denies reports of oil leak near Kharg Island export hub

DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Iran's Oil Terminals Company denied reports of an oil leak near Kharg Island on Sunday, according to state media, after satellite imagery this week appeared to show a large slick west of the country's main oil export hub in ...
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Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says

DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Iran has sent its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month war to mediator, Pakistan, Iran's IRNA news agency said on Sunday. According to Iran's proposal, the current phase of negotiations will focus exclusively ...
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Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in an operation to crack down on banned online gambling

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - More than 300 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an alleged online gambling operation in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, police said Saturday, in one of the country's largest crackdowns on illegal digital betting networks. The 321 foreigners, mainly ...
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Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing

By Leila Miller BUENOS AIRES, May 10 (Reuters) - Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez has arrived in the Netherlands for a hearing at the International Court of Justice over the Esequibo region, according to a press release from the presidential office. Rodriguez will lead a ...
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China’s He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea

SHANGHAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to South Korea for trade negotiations with U.S. counterparts on May 12-13, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday. The discussions will follow consensus reached during prior calls and meetings between ...
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