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1. Australia PM Anthony Albanese wins second three-year term
Labor Party leader becomes the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in two decades.
Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in two decades, in a dramatic comeback for his Labor Party in a general election dominated by the cost-of-living crisis.
2. Singapore's ruling party retains power with decisive election win
Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) extended its unbroken six-decade rule, clinching a 14th successive election victory, final results showed Sunday, according to media reports.
The PAP, which has ruled since before Singapore's 1965 independence, secured 87 of 97 parliamentary seats up for grabs, while the main opposition Workers' Party (WP) won 10 seats, according to The Strait Times.
The ruling party secured 65.57% of the vote, a commanding swing from a 61.24% share in the last general election.
3. Serbian President Vucic cuts US visit short due to health issue
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic abruptly ended his visit to the US and returned to Belgrade after falling ill in the US state of Florida, Serbian officials said Saturday.
His delegation said Vucic began feeling unwell after meeting US congresswoman Claudia Tenney, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Serbian entrepreneurs in the US.
Vucic informed Finance Minister Sinisa Mali and presidential media advisor Suzana Vasiljevic that he was not feeling well and left for Serbia on the first available flight.
4. Zelenskyy dismisses Putin's 3-day truce offer as theatrics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has slammed the three-day truce declared by Russia's President Vladimir Putin from May 8-10 as a "theatrical performance."
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine "cannot bear responsibility for what happens" to foreign leaders attending the World War II commemoration ceremony in Moscow on May 9 and that guaranteeing the security of foreign dignitaries in Russia is up to the Kremlin.
5. Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO after 60 years at helm, passes baton to Abel
Warren Buffett is ending his career as perhaps the world's most famous and revered investor, saying he will step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), opens new tab at the end of 2025, and hand over the reins to Vice Chairman Greg Abel.
The move caps an era for Berkshire after Buffett's extraordinary 60 years at the helm, which made him a household name, a multi-billionaire and an American success story.
"I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive officer of the company at year end," Buffett, 94, said on Saturday as he wrapped up Berkshire's annual meeting in Omaha, adding he would still "hang around and conceivably be useful in a few cases" but that the "final word" would be Abel's.
6. Binance partners with Kyrgyzstan to boost crypto development
Binance and the Kyrgyz National Agency for Investments have signed a strategic MoU to accelerate the country's digital-asset sector.
The partnership will bring crypto payments to Kyrgyzstan through Binance Pay and support educational initiatives relying on Binance Academy’s expertise.
The collaboration marks a major step toward building a sustainable, innovation-friendly crypto ecosystem in Central Asia.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine the makeup of the National Assembly and shape the country's political direction for the foreseeable future. But in Armenia, the final result is not decided by vote percentages alone. Here's how it works.
Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday (8 June), killing at least 32 people and triggering tsunami warnings across the region.
At least 37 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, as rescuers continued searching a collapsed commercial building for survivors in General Santos on Tuesday.
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has accused the U.S. of preventing Iranian supporters from attending the country's World Cup matches after its allocation of tickets was withdrawn just days before the tournament begins.
The United States has added some of China's biggest technology and automotive companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio, to a Pentagon list of firms it believes are linked to Beijing's military.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has claimed more than 100 lives, with health authorities warning that armed conflict and attacks on aid workers are hindering efforts to contain the disease.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States, preventing him from taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and ending what would have been a historic moment for Somali football.
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