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JAKARTA: The defence ministers of Indonesia and Japan signed a cooperation agreement on Monday (May 4), Jakarta said, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult.The signing during Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s visit to Indonesia came after Tokyo had eased decades-old arms export rules last month, allowing firms to sell lethal weapons to countries with which Japan has defence agreements.Indonesian defence ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait told AFP that the agreement was part of efforts to improve defence cooperation between the two countries.The pact covers issues including collaboration in humanitarian assistance and…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California taxpayers may be on the hook for a roughly $1 billion detour project as part of the state’s new high-speed rail construction meant to prevent disruption of a monument honoring the disgraced labor leader Cesar Chavez.Despite tearing down and vacating memorials for Chavez, top California lawmakers did not immediately respond when asked if taxpayers in their state should still be on the hook for a roughly billion dollar detour project meant to prevent the state’s new high-speed rail from coming near the monument nestled in the mountains. The detour, according to…

In this web exclusive, the rock musician Sting talks with Mark Phillips about his stage musical, “The Last Ship,” in which he stars, and which is being performed on a global tour. He calls the show an elegy for what Newcastle and its people represented to him growing up. He also discusses why, for him, uncertainty is a key component of art; why performing “Roxanne” today is never tiresome; and why, for him, music is a church.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Iran issues threat after Trump announces ‘humanitarian gesture’2. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized3. Mass shooting at lake party leaves multiple victimsMAJOR HEADLINESUNDER INVESTIGATION — Flight with 221 people onboard hits light pole and truck while landing. Continue reading …LEFT BEHIND — Mostly empty government flight exposed while rescue groups fielded hundreds of pleas. Continue reading …DRILL DISAPPEARANCE — Two US service members missing in Morocco…

A pristine, picturesque part of Manitoba is now scarred beyond recognition in some areas, after a devastating wildfire tore through Nopiming Provincial Park last spring. “This was all paths to go see the falls,” Russ Popp said while walking near Tulabi Falls.“It’s all gone now.” Tulabi Falls in late April 2026. Josh Arason / Global News The picturesque Tulabi Falls is now surrounded by charred trees that resemble matchsticks. But the cindered area is still hauntingly beautiful, and still a special place to Russ and Pat Popp. Story continues below advertisement 6:09 Wildfires burn across Manitoba as rain offers brief…

The AFL’s official airline partner has hiked up the cost of flying from Perth to Melbourne for the grand final during Fremantle’s stunning run of form as confident fans race to secure tickets.The Dockers are second on the ladder and are shooting for an eighth straight victory in a heavyweight clash with third-placed Hawthorn at Optus Stadium on Thursday night.The prices for some flights in the days before the September 26 decider have more-than doubled, despite there being no guarantee the Dockers will be playing.Five of Virgin Australia’s one-way flights from Perth to Melbourne on the Thursday before the grand…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a “confidence-building measure” amid fragile diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran.The sailors, who had been held aboard the container ship Touska, were flown into Islamabad late on Sunday and were due to be handed over to Iranian authorities, according to a statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry.The handover follows a tense maritime standoff in the Gulf of Oman, where US forces intercepted the Iranian-flagged vessel.President Donald Trump said the ship carried “a gift from China”, an…

The US president has accused some NATO countries of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have “gotten the message” after United States President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany.Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough to support the US-Israel war on Iran. Speaking on Monday, Rutte acknowledged “disappointment from the US side”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“European leaders have gotten the message. They heard the message loud and clear,” Rutte said…

The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 3, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin this morning with the director of the White House Economic Council. Kevin Hassett joins us from Los Angeles. Good early morning to you.KEVIN HASSETT: Oh yeah, good morning.MARGARET BRENNAN: Well Director, President Trump sent a letter to Congress on Friday saying a few things. One that the conflict with Iran, the ceasefire has been extended. He also said the hostilities have been terminated. He also said the…