BLOOMBERG Ukraine’s military confirmed the interception of a Russian “Kinzhal” hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile after it deployed Patriot air-defense systems obtained this spring from Western allies. The rocket was launched from a Mikoyan MiG-31 fighter jet towards the Kyiv region of May 4, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, Ukraine’s air force commander. The confirmation followed discussion on social media that a …

BLOOMBERG More than two million Thais who registered for early voting began casting their ballots on Sunday ahead of next week’s general election, with opposition parties projected to win a majority. The vote is taking place amid an intensifying struggle for power in Thailand. The May 14 election pits supporters of the ruling military-backed coalition led by Prime Minister Prayuth …

ALBERTA / WAM Canadian province of Alberta declared a provincial state of emergency after tens of thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes as “unprecedented” wildfires rage on in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith, head of the ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) said at a press conference. More than 24,000 Albertans had been evacuated from their homes, with …