Held every two years, this edition of the biennale will run from May 9 to Nov 22.

Among other matters, the ASEAN leaders will discuss how to accelerate the region's green energy transition in the midst of supply chain disruptions and rising energy prices from the situation in the Middle East.

Dr Balakrishnan also expressed appreciation to Oman and Saudi Arabia for facilitating repatriation flights for Singaporeans in March.

The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying a deadly rodent virus outbreak, is stranded off Cape Verde and needs a port for evacuation and medical care.

Malone Lams lawyer did not update the status of plea deal discussions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, the operation is over, but added that US forces would only respond if attacked.

Stocks in the US and Europe rose to record highs as investors focused on strong earnings.

An Israeli judge said, I am convinced that there is reasonable suspicion, after two activists were arrested by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Russian strikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, a day after Russia announced a truce for its Victory Day celebrations.

We are not just fighting for the freedom of Narges, we are fighting so that her heart continues to beat, said the lawyer of Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi.

The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying a suspected hantavirus outbreak, is stranded off Cape Verde and urgently needs a port for evacuation and medical care.