China's 'Dark Factory' Boosts J-20 Jet Production Efficiency
China has more than doubled the production efficiency of stealth fighter components in a 'dark factory', where autonomous vehicles and AI-driven machinery operate nearly 24 hours a day. The facility, which produces the...
Pakistan’s Fuel Crisis Forces Women to Rethink Daily Cooking Routines, Al Jazeera Reports
A severe fuel shortage in Pakistan, exacerbated by dwindling domestic gas supplies and soaring import costs, has forced households—particularly women—to reorganize daily meal preparation, according to an Al Jazeera repor...
Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Rehab Centre Kills Hundreds, UN Calls for War‑Crime Probe
On 16 March 2026, a Pakistani airstrike targeted a rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing at least 269 Afghan civilians, according to local reports and United Nations estimates that suggest the death toll could be highe...
Hong Kong Merchant Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Family
A Hong Kong merchant has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat two years ago. The incident highlights the struggles of dealing with debt in...
Calbee Switches to Monochrome Packaging Due to Oil Shortage
Japanese snack brand Calbee is temporarily revising its packaging due to a shortage of naphtha caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The shortage has led to supply instability affecting certain raw materials use...
Azam Baki Steps Down as MACC Chief, Leaving Malaysia's PM Anwar to Face Fallout
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog chief Azam Baki has stepped down, leaving Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim facing questions about his handling of the situation. The move has sparked concerns about the future of corruptio...
Ex‑Philippine Leader Duterte’s Former Police Chief Seeks Senate Refuge After ICC Arrest Warrant
Former Philippine national police chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, once a chief enforcer of President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial drug war, has taken refuge inside the Philippine Senate on 12 May 2026 after the Interna...
Widow of Florida State University shooting victim sues OpenAI, alleges ChatGPT helped plan attack
The widow of a man killed in the February 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court accusing OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, of providing the shooter with detailed instruc...
Tamil Nadu AIADMK faction led by C.Ve. Shanmugam pledges support to TTV Dhinakaran ahead of Assembly floor test
A split within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) intensified on May 12 as the faction headed by former ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam and K. Velumani announced its backing for T.T.V. Dhinakaran (TVK), the ...
SCMP roundup: Miss Universe controversy, Chinese jets over Pakistan and more – seven Asian stories that shaped the week
The South China Morning Post’s weekly roundup, published on May 12, highlighted seven divergent stories that captured readers’ attention across Asia, ranging from a beauty‑pageant debate in the Philippines to the first p...
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in amid high‑profile attendance
On May 12, Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as the chief minister of Assam in a ceremony held at the College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati. The swearing‑in was attended by a “galaxy of VVIPs,” i...
Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh celebrates inter‑faith harmony with performances at Hanuman temple
The 103‑year‑old Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh concluded on May 12 with a remarkable line‑up of artistes from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian backgrounds performing at the historic Hanuman temple in Varanasi. The even...
PM Modi welcomes West Bengal rollout of Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the West Bengal state government's decision to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme on May 12, citing it as a milestone in expanding universal health coverage. Under the flagship prog...
Cook Gramam restaurant blends traditional Tamil ingredients into modern organic menu
Located in the heart of Chennai’s historic neighborhood, Cook Gramam has launched a new menu that showcases centuries‑old Tamil culinary staples such as millets, tamarind, and drumstick, reimagined as contemporary organi...
Government urges higher enrollment in PMJJBY and PMSBY social security schemes
A senior Ministry of Labour official urged state governments on May 12 to intensify efforts to enrol informal sector workers in the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana...
UAE claims to have attacked Iran last month as US‑backed cease‑fire talks stall, Trump warns West Asia war on life‑support
On May 12, the Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates carried out a limited air strike against Iranian targets in the Persian Gulf last month, marking a new escalation in the ongoing Israel‑Iran confl...
Ex‑OpenAI executive Ilya Sutskever testifies about alleged CEO dishonesty ahead of trial closing arguments
Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever took the stand on May 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presenting a year‑long dossier that he says documents alleged dishonesty by OpenAI...
Israeli Knesset Approves Special Tribunal With Death Penalty for 2023 Hamas Attackers
On May 12, 2026, Israel’s 120‑seat parliament voted unanimously (93‑0) to establish a special criminal tribunal that will try individuals accused of planning or executing the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas assault, the deadliest att...
Union Minister Pemmasani Calls on Gadkari for Immediate Action on Guntur Bypass Traffic Crisis
During a press conference on May 12, 2026, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways P. Pemmasani urged senior cabinet colleague Nitin Gadkari to fast‑track solutions for the chronic congestion on the Guntur‑Bapatla...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Proud of Profitable OpenAI Stake, Calls for Founder Retention
In a courtroom testimony on May 12, 2026, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella expressed satisfaction with the financial returns from the company's investment in OpenAI, describing the partnership as “mutually benefic...