Daily Digest
Today's top stories — synthesised across global news outlets.
China's Potential Role in Ending Iran War
US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, with the Iran issue central to their discussions.
Narges Mohammadi: Unifying Iran's Opposition Amidst Repression
Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is serving an 18-year prison sentence in Iran for her activism, having been awarded the prize while imprisoned.
Strait of Hormuz: When Will Shipping Be Safe?
About a fifth of global energy exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz in peacetime.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte Impeached for Second Time
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte for a second time, advancing the process to the Senate for trial.
Three police killed in Pakistan car bomb attack
Militants detonated a car bomb at a police checkpoint in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, followed by a firefight.
Singapore assists citizens after Indonesia volcano eruption
Singapore is collaborating with Indonesia to assist its citizens affected by the Mount Dukono volcano eruption.
Trump's 'Operation Project Freedom' Fails to Reopen Strait
Donald Trump's 'Operation Project Freedom' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz lasted barely 50 hours.
Body of missing US soldier recovered off Morocco
The remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, Virginia, were recovered on Saturday, May 9, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung over image use
Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics in California federal court, seeking at least $15 million in damages.
Nazi-looted painting found in Dutch SS leader's descendants' home
A painting titled "Portrait of a Young Girl" by Toon Kelder, stolen from Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker by the Nazis, was found in the home of descendants of Dutch SS collaborator Hendrik Seyffardt.