Hopes that even a partial deal could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have already moved markets. Read more at ...

A death sentence with reprieve in China is typically commuted to life imprisonment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

The man was unconscious when taken to hospital, where he later died. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...

VATICAN CITY, May 7 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio came to the Vatican on Thursday for a potentially fraught encounter ...

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power on Thursday after losing a confidence vote in the ...

The organiser of the Shenzhen concert issued an apology on May 6. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

CHIBAYISH MARSHES, Iraq, May 7 - After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, ...

It has dramatically slowed other federal investigations and prosecutions into an array of serious crimes. Read more at ...

May 7 - Italian second-tier soccer club Venezia has secured a significant minority investment from sports industry ...

Myanmar has pledged to step up trade with China, reviving discussions of long-stalled projects. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON, May 7 - A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public ...

The blast and fire occurred on May 4 on a cargo ship carrying 24 crew members. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...