Turkish police arrested over 500 people and used tear gas during May Day protests in Istanbul, blocking access to Taksim Square. Celebrations proceeded in other cities with extensive security. President Erdogan extended greetings to workers nationwide.
2 min readAt least four killed and dozens injured in a train collision near Jakarta. Rescue efforts continue to free trapped passengers amid concerns over Indonesia's aging transport infrastructure.
2 min readPakistani attacks on Afghanistan's Kunar province killed seven and injured 75, including university students. Pakistan denies the strikes amid ongoing cross-border tensions and fragile ceasefire efforts.
2 min readJapan faces record bear sightings and attacks as hibernation ends, with authorities urging caution amid increased encounters in urban and rural areas.
3 min readRory McColl, a Scots backpacker, faces up to three years in a Thai jail after mistakenly taking a woman's phone. Arrested on his first night, he spent two days in jail and remains in Thailand awaiting a court hearing on 28 April.
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