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Indonesia received the first batch of three Rafale jets in January, and Monday’s ceremony included an additional three jets for the military, defence ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait told AFP.He underscored the jets’ importance to strengthen Indonesia’s air defence system and claimed that defence equipment modernisation was also an investment to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.”The government views the strengthening of defence equipment not merely as the procurement of combat platforms, but as a strategic investment aimed at safeguarding sovereignty, national honour and national defence readiness,” he said.Prabowo, a former military general who came to power in 2024, has sought to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Mets took the first Subway Series of the season over the New York Yankees in dramatic fashion on Sunday afternoon.The Mets had runners on first and third in the bottom of the 10th inning with one out and rookie Carson Benge at the plate. Benge hit a chopper over Yankees reliever Tim Hill’s head.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! New York Mets’ Carson Benge celebrates with teammates after hitting into the game-winning fielder’s choice during the 10th inning against the…

Iran has moved a step further in its attempts to formalise its effective control over the Strait of Hormuz after the country’s top security organ announced the formation of a new body to manage the key passage.The country’s Supreme National Security Council on Monday said the new authority, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), would provide “real-time updates” on operations and the latest developments in the strait, a critical chokepoint through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas pass in peacetime.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe announcement comes two days after reports surfaced that Iran…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TABLER STATION, W.V. — Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic “brawl,” as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border.Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an “affordability agenda,” but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats has opened an opportunity for neighboring states to compete for businesses and residents.Even though some of these proposals never made it to Spanberger’s desk or claimed her signature, the political climate has prompted West Virginia officials to actively…

He’s the best player on the best team. And the voters say he’s the best player in the league, too. Again.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.“Basketball’s obviously a team sport,” Gilgeous-Alexander said Sunday night in a celebration at the Thunder practice facility, surrounded by teammates — all in new Burberry trenchcoats, a gift from the now two-time MVP. “All the numbers, all the accolades, everything that…

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Monday (May 18) it had ended a search for passengers of a migrant boat from Indonesia that sank off the country’s western coast last week after the bodies of all 16 missing were recovered.The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak state said 23 people were rescued after the vessel sank off Pangkor island west of peninsular Malaysia on May 11.Perak MMEA director Mohamad Shukri Khotob told AFP that the search was called off on Saturday.”It’s the standard (procedure) for us to carry out search and rescue mission for six days. We ended the search…

Russian forces attack Ukraine overnight with 524 attack drones, including attacks on a Chinese cargo vessel.By AFP, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026⁠Russian drones have hit two ships in the Black Sea approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odesa region, including a Chinese-owned cargo vessel, one day before Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping.Ukraine’s seaports ⁠authority said the strikes hit two civilian vessels on Monday, one under a Marshall Islands flag and the other under Guinea-Bissau’s flag, both of which were heading to ports in the region.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

President Donald Trump speaks in the White House Rose Garden on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) 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. Trump to convene top-level Situation Room meeting on Iran with no nuclear deal in sight2. Charlie Kirk suspected assassin asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court 3. Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak reaches Canada as officials confirm new caseMAJOR HEADLINESSPIRITUAL REVIVAL — Trump delivers Bible reading…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size ‘The Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer’ celebrated its hundredth performance at the Globe Theatre in Regina, but a recent incident has taken the spotlight off the milestone. On May 6, Grade 12 students from Campbell Collegiate were forced to leave the performance mid-way after teachers deemed the subject matter too mature. The play takes what is meant to be a humorous approach to colonization, but the educators took exception to a particular scene.The scene in question features a drag performer. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your…