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Factbox-What's at stake in Armenia's June election?
By Lucy Papachristou May 19 (Reuters) - Armenia holds a parliamentary election on June 7 that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with the West, against an array of ...
May 19, 2026
South Korea, Japan agree to shore up energy cooperation, strengthen security ties
By Kyu-seok Shim ANDONG, South Korea, May 19 (Reuters) - South Korea and Japan agreed on Tuesday to expand cooperation on LNG and crude oil supply, including on stockpiling and petroleum product swap ...
May 19, 2026
Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar
By Heejin Kim SEOUL, May 19 (Reuters) - The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage and boycott calls for evoking painful memories of a brutal military...
May 19, 2026
Malaysia seeks more than $250 million from Norway over axed defence deal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Reuters) - Malaysia's defence minister on Tuesday said a notice has been sent to Norway seeking compensation of more than 1 billion ringgit ($251.76 million), after Oslo abruptly...
May 19, 2026
Health experts meet in search of Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine options
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - A panel of experts led by the World Health Organization meets on Tuesday to discuss whether there are any vaccine options to help tackle an Ebola outbreak ...
May 19, 2026
Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case
MADRID, May 19 (Reuters) - Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being investigated for alleged influence peddling and related crimes, the country's High Court said on Tuesday....
May 19, 2026
Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing
ISTANBUL, May 19 (Reuters) - The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said on Tuesday Israeli forces had intercepted 41 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, with 10 vessels still saili...
May 19, 2026
Indonesian authorities using online disinformation campaigns to target critics, Amnesty says
By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, May 19 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities, including the military, used online disinformation campaigns to brand activists and journalists as "foreign agents" and silence di...
May 19, 2026
Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal
DUBAI, May 19 (Reuters) - Tehran's latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of U.S. forces from areas close to Iran, and reparat...
May 19, 2026
Russia conducts major nuclear drills
MOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - Russia on Tuesday begins three days of nuclear drills that will include the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said. The exercises, involving 64,0...
May 19, 2026
