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World
Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran
WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders do not act quickly.
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World
Ten killed in armed attack in Mexico's Puebla state
MEXICO CITY, May 17 (Reuters) - Ten people, including a minor, were killed in an armed attack in Mexico's Puebla state on Sunday, the state's public security ministry said. The victims — six men, three women, and a child — were targeted by armed individuals in the municipality of Tehuitzingo, the state ministry added.
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Football
Soccer-West Ham on brink of relegation, United's Fernandes equals assist record
MANCHESTER, May 17 (Reuters) - West Ham United slipped perilously close to relegation after a bruising 3-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday, a result that leaves their survival hopes hanging by a thread.
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World
China Focus: Young people nurture bonds through sustained Sino-U.S. exchanges
SHANGHAI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- At a Shanghai stadium, Chinese and American students squared off across ping-pong tables for a friendly match, where the rhythmic bounces of the ball alternated with shared laughter. The spirited rally has enabled the younger generation to engage with a history that predates them by decades.
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World
Flash: 10 dead in armed attack in central Mexico: local officials
Flash: 10 dead in armed attack in central Mexico: local officials
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Football
Soccer-Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
PRETORIA, May 17 (Reuters) - Hosts Mamelodi Sundowns beat Morocco's Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final on Sunday, with left back Aubrey Modiba scoring the game's only goal.
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World
Update: DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to rebel-held city, Rwanda closing down border
GOMA, DR Congo, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached Goma, a rebel-held city of more than one million people on the Rwandan border, prompting Rwanda to close key border crossings on Sunday, as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international public health emergency.
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World
1 dead, 9 missing after vehicle plunges into river in south China
NANNING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- One person died and nine others remained missing as of 7 p.m. Sunday after a truck plunged into a river in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said.
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World
Peru electoral body pledges to fix voting 'flaws' ahead of June presidential runoff
LIMA, May 17 (Reuters) - Peru's top electoral authority pledged on Sunday to correct "flaws" that delayed April's first-round election results by a month ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled for June 7.
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Football
Soccer-Carrick plays down future talk after Man United secure third-place finish
MANCHESTER, England May 17 (Reuters) - Michael Carrick steered Manchester United to a third-place Premier League finish after a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday but the interim boss played down talks about his future, saying clarity on his role would come "in a few days."
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Cycling
Cycling-Vingegaard doubles down to win Giro stage nine
CERVIA, Italy, May 17 (Reuters) - Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) triumphed for the second time in three days to win stage nine of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, with the Dane going solo at the end of the climb to the finish, while Afonso Eulalio remains in the overall lead.
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Nation
Melaka CM hints at state polls within four months
MELAKA: Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that the Melaka state election could be held within four months.
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Pakistan
Panda power: Pakistan to tap China debt market with first sale of yuan-priced notes
Islamabad turns to 'panda bonds' to secure cheaper credit and diversify its borrowing into yuan-denominated funding, with a focus on sustainable development
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AseanPlus News
Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says
Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households
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AseanPlus News
What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip
Officials provide more information on enforcement powers, penalties and licensing arrangements – but little word on anticipated detail
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China
Chinese actor who stopped growing at the age of nine faces mockery over wedding photos called ‘mother and son’
Diminutive entertainer who was born prematurely because his mother suffered malnutrition during pregnancy faces cruel remarks head-on
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Football
Kuching secure second spot in Super League after edging past KL 1-0
PETALING JAYA: Kuching City are heading to a historic first appearance in next season's Asian Champions League (ACL) Two after securing a second-place finish in the Super League on Sunday (May 17).
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Nation
Perikatan ready for GE16, open to electoral pacts, says Takiyuddin
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional is prepared for the upcoming general election and is open to exploring electoral pacts with any party that shares its principles and vision.
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Football
Soccer-Scottish League says title decider did not end early after pitch invasion
GLASGOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Saturday's title decider between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian was not cut short because of a pitch invasion after the hosts completed a 3-1 victory in stoppage time, the Scottish Football League has confirmed.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (May 17, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (May 17, 2026).
