Armed conflicts and attacks

A Cambodian soldier is killed in an exchange of fire with a Thai soldier. Cambodia initially said that the Thai soldier opened fire, but Thailand denied this citing a misunderstanding when the Cambodian soldier crossed the border during a routine operation. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/thailand-cambodia-soldiers-border-clash-a4b8547559ff1fe493bdac60aad008eb

Armed conflicts and attacks

Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says that she spoke with Cambodian prime minister Hun Manet, and both agreed to resolve the crisis. (Bloomberg)

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-28/thai-cambodian-soldiers-exchange-fire-at-disputed-border-area

Arts and culture

The reigning Miss Grand International, Rachel Gupta, resigns from her title, citing mistreatment and a toxic environment. The Miss Grand International Organization announces Gupta's termination from the title, citing her failure to fulfill assigned duties and her engagement in external projects without prior approval. (Manila Bulletin)

• https://mb.com.ph/2025/05/28/miss-grand-international-2024-rachel-gupta-steps-down-promises-to-return-crown

Arts and culture

Namibia commemorates its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honor the indigenous Herero and Nama peoples who were ethnically cleansed by the German South West Africa colonial forces as proxy of the German Empire. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/namibia-germany-genocide-commemoration-indigenous-herero-nama-abe931fbab90756a8717f1e235871e47

Disasters and accidents

A boat carrying over 100 migrants capsizes within reach of the shores of the El Hierro island in the Spanish Canary Islands. Four women and three girls are found drowned, while a medical helicopter evacuates two other children in critical condition to a nearby hospital. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/migrants-capsized-boat-spain-canary-islands-36d85cd37146306439fdb0947c302b90

Law and crime

The Constitutional Government of Timor-Leste announces that expelled former Philippine lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., the main suspect in the assassination of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo in 2023, will be deported back to the Philippines after his arrest by Immigration Service of Timor-Leste. (Rappler)

• https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timor-leste-arrest-arnie-teves-may-2025/

Politics and elections

The National Party rejoins the Opposition Coalition one week after moving to the crossbench. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/28/liberals-and-nationals-reach-agreement-to-reunite-coalition-a-week-after-dramatic-split

Politics and elections

Following their defeats in the People's Justice Party leadership election, ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi announce their intention to resign from the Cabinet of Malaysia. (CNA)

• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-economy-minister-rafizi-ramli-ally-nik-nazmi-quit-cabinet-after-losses-ruling-pkrs-leadership-polls-5156601

Politics and elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his department will start revoking visas for Chinese students and increase scrutiny on all future visa applications from China and Hong Kong. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/international-students-visas-trump-guidance-social-media-a1f5180ce83560aff66dd65534906697