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Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

STOCKHOLM, June 2 - Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Malaysia pushes Norway to expedite US$252 million refund, says Oslo cannot ‘wash its hands of’ missile deal

Malaysia’s defence minister said Norway cannot absolve itself of responsibility and should help facilitate the refund process, arguing that Oslo’s decision to revoke export licenses triggered the dispute.

UK's Burnham not planning early election if he becomes prime minister

LONDON, June 2 - British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham will not call an early national election should he replace Keir Starmer to become prime minister, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Singapore studying ways to better support at-risk workers before job losses: Desmond Choo

Rather than helping workers recover after they have fallen out of employment, the focus should be on intervening earlier, said the National Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general.

BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says

Curacao's Dutch connection suggests they should not be underestimated

Shangri-La Dialogue helps countries reduce the chances of misunderstanding, miscalcuation: Chan Chun Sing

As new domains evolve rapidly, there should be flexible partnerships developed with like-minded countries, forming "coalitions of the able and willing", says Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.

7 things all women should know about their heart health

Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind.

European Medicines Agency recommends next season’s Covid-19 vaccines should target XFG variant

Updating shots to better match circulating variants can improve protection as the virus changes.

WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested in trials amid outbreak

The WHO said drugs and other candidate vaccines should be evaluated in clinical trials to generate data on their use.

WHO urges Ebola treatments, vaccines be tested only in trials amid Bundibugyo outbreak

May 28 - The World Health Organization said on Thursday that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.

US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

KYIV, May 28 - The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's request for more air defence missiles to shield Ukraine's capital from a threatened escalation in Russian bombardment, two U.S. congressmen said on Thursday.

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

MOSCOW, May 28 - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

May 28 - The U.S. FDA's advisory panel will vote on Thursday on whether COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 immunization campaign should target the dominant XFG variant, after staff members raised concerns about limited data on currently circulating strains.

US says its embassy in Kyiv remains open

May 28 - The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv remains open, it said on Thursday, denying reports about changes to its operations following warnings from Russia that diplomats and foreigners should leave the Ukrainian capital before it escalated attacks.

Denmark goalkeeper Schmeichel retires due to shoulder injury

China says it hopes parties in Iran conflict can ‘meet each other halfway’

The parties concerned should "stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire,” said China's Wang Yi after chairing a UN Security Council meeting.

Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal

"It should start with the immediate signing by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and everybody else should follow suit," says Trump.

Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal

WASHINGTON, May 25 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it should be mandatory for countries including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to join the Abraham Accords en masse as part of an effort to reach a deal with Iran.

Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks

KYIV, May 22 - Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, adding that he expected new U.S. proposals on how that diplomacy will be conducted.