Philippine ex-President Duterte brushes off possible arrest by ICC on a trip to Hong Kong

SummaryThe 2025 Lions have made their initial announcement, featuring a mix of experienced players and newcomers, with Henry Pollock noted for his unique talent. Head coach Andy Farrell has selected 38 players for the upcoming tour to Australia, generating numerous discussion points. The article highlights five key talking points regarding the team selection and composition. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his recent election victory, noting the Liberal Party's retention of power despite not forming a majority government. In his letter, Wong expressed support for Carney's leadership during challenging times and highlighted the longstanding partnership between Singapore and Canada, emphasizing cooperation in trade, security, and emerging technologies. Wong also extended condolences to the victims of a tragic car attack at a Filipino community festival...

Trump Critiques Fed Chair Over Interest RatesPresident Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for maintaining steady interest rates, labeling him a "fool" for not cutting rates sooner. Despite Trump's claims of "virtually NO INFLATION," data shows inflation rose 2.4% annually in March, exceeding the Fed's target. Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from political pressure, cautioning that Trump's calls for rate cuts might undermine confidence in U.S. policymaking and complicate the Fed's...

Health officials in Ontario's Peel Region are investigating a new measles case linked to exposure at Toronto Pearson Airport on May 3, after Air Canada flight AC540 arrived from Seattle. Individuals in Terminal 1 between 7:28 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET may have been exposed and are urged to verify their vaccination status and contact healthcare providers if symptoms arise. Ontario has reported the highest number of measles cases in Canada this year, with 993...

The Gaza-bound aid ship Conscience was attacked by Israeli drones in international waters last week, resulting in injuries and damage to the vessel. The ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. MEMO’s Nasim Ahmed interviewed Ann Wright, a former US Army colonel and diplomat who resigned in protest of the 2003 Iraq invasion, and is a prominent organizer within the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, highlighting her ongoing commitment to peace...

Romania's decision to cancel a presidential election due to alleged Russian interference has propelled ultranationalist George Simion, who secured 41% of the votes in the May 4 rerun, into a historic lead over pro-EU mayor Nicuşor Dan. This election has intensified political and economic instability, with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigning and the national currency depreciating. As Simion prepares for the May 18 run-off, he aims to become the first far-right president in Romania, capitalizing...