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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
May 5, 2026 - World 
Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others
Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
May 5, 2026 - World
A branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties
May 5, 2026 - World
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has traveled to the Philippines to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations
Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
May 5, 2026 - World
Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan
Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu
May 5, 2026 - World 
Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia looks close to signing a landmark security and economic agreement with Fiji as part of the Albanese government’s efforts to contain China’s growing influence across the Pacific.But pushback from Beijing has undermined a separate pact with Vanuatu’s government, resulting in a scaling back of a deal aimed at locking in Australia as the country’s primary security partner. Continue reading...
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