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Flower Moon on May 13: The final micro full moon of 2025 to glow over Singapore

SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (May 13), skywatchers in Singapore can catch a glimpse of the second and final micro full moon of 2025 – the Flower Moon – weather permitting.

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Filipino American composer Susie Ibarra wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music

MANILA: Bridging ancestral tradition with environmental urgency, Filipino American composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra has recently claimed the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her visionary work, "Sky Islands."

Laos

Laos aims to improve stroke treatment

VIENTIANE: Laos is working to enhance the skills of medical professionals in stroke care and treatment through specialised training, as part of efforts to strengthen neurological healthcare and reduce stroke-related disabilities and fatalities.

Nation

Bangsa Johor Pilot Schools undergo RM30mil transformation

JOHOR BARU: The Bangsa Johor Pilot Schools (SRBJ) initiative will undergo a rapid transformation worth RM30mil, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Brunei

Brunei urges regional economic unity

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam underscored the importance of unity, cooperation, and a shared commitment to inclusive growth as guiding principles for navigating challenging times, alongside the need to enhance resilience and stability amidst an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oil prices post weekly gains on US-China trade talk optimism

Oil prices settled nearly 2% higher on Friday night and notched their first weekly gains since mid-April as a U.S. trade deal with the United Kingdom turned investors optimistic ahead of talks between top officials from Washington and Beijing.

Thailand

Covid-19 surge: Thai virologist advises vaccination strategy

BANGKOK: Dr Yong Poovorawan, head of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, has issued a public statement warning that Covid-19 is currently spreading significantly in Thailand, with more than 5,000 people hospitalised each week.

Nation

KJ supports Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy presidency

PETALING JAYA: Khairy Jamaluddin says that he fully supports Nurul Izzah Anwar's bid for PKR's deputy presidency.

Cambodia

Cambodian boxers hoping for gold at youth champs in Sri Lanka

BANGKOK: The Cambodian Boxing Federation (CBF) has dispatched three boxers and one coach to the Asian U22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2025 in Sri Lanka. The team has expressed strong confidence in their ability to bring home medals for the kingdom.

Nation

PKR leadership race heats up: 251 candidates vie for national posts, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for PKR national leadership election for the 2025-2028 term, according to the party's Central Election Committee (CEC).

Indonesia

Indonesian Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with joy

JAKARTA: Indonesian Catholics have joyfully welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from North America and the Order of Saint Augustine, expressing hope that he will continue the legacy of his predecessor by prioritising the poor and marginalised, and promoting unity within the Catholic Church.

Nation

DPM Fadillah on official visit to France for GWS 2025, energy cooperation

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has embarked on a five-day official working visit to France from today until May 14, in conjunction with his participation in the Global Water Summit (GWS) 2025, and to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of energy transition.

Music

K-pop girl group (G)I-dle renames itself to ‘I-dle’

(G)I-dle has rebranded itself to simply "I-dle" to mark seven years since the girl group's debut.

India

China expresses concern, offers help to resolve India-Pakistan conflict

BEIJING: China expressed "deep concern" on Saturday (May 10) over the escalating situation between India and Pakistan and offered to play a constructive role in resolving the matter, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.

Thailand

Bank of Thailand governor warns against 'grey' casino image, backs wellness drive

BANGKOK: The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has issued a warning about the potential for the legalisation of casinos to tarnish Thailand's international reputation, portraying a "grey" image and posing economic risks.

India

Border strife triggers food hoarding, cancelled trips in India

NEW DELHI: Many Indians, especially those living in areas closer to the Pakistan border, have started hoarding groceries, medicines, gasoline and canceLling travel plans, amid a rapid escalation in military conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.

Singapore

Singapore's 'popiah king' Sam Goi says dinners with Fujian gang member, ministers complied with Covid-19 safe-distancing rules

SINGAPORE: Singapore tycoon Sam Goi has clarified that the private dinners involving Fujian gang member Su Haijin, who was later convicted of money laundering, and several Cabinet ministers had complied with safe-distancing rules to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Nation

PKR polls: Aminuddin to defend veep post, urges focus on people's aspirations

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has confirmed that he will be defending his position as PKR Vice-President in the upcoming party election for the 2025-2028 term, scheduled to take place on May 23 in Johor Baru.

Nation

MACC to summon more individuals in expedited citizenship case

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) may summon more people to assist with the ongoing corruption case linked to the expedited processing of citizenship confirmation applications.

Athletics

Athletics-Chopra postpones javelin meet amid India-Pakistan conflict

BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and neighbour Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades.