US wants international coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US wants international coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, D.C./DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: With oil prices surging to their highest in more than four years, amid fears of longer-term disruptions...

Myanmar sends Suu Kyi under house arrest in new amnesty

Myanmar sends Suu Kyi under house arrest in new amnesty

BANGKOK, Thailand: In a move that was part of a prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday, Myanmar's military-backed government...

Jerome Powell’s time at Fed nears end after turbulent tenure

Jerome Powell’s time at Fed nears end after turbulent tenure

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Jerome Powell's tenure as Federal Reserve chair is drawing to a close, ending a period defined by clashes with political...

Labeling them ‘scum,’ Argentina’s Milei bars media from government HQ

Labeling them ‘scum,’ Argentina’s Milei bars media from government HQ

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Argentina's radical libertarian president, Javier Milei, blocked accredited reporters from entering the government's...

Many Swiss want population capped at 10 million, restrict outsiders

Many Swiss want population capped at 10 million, restrict outsiders

ZURICH, Switzerland: An upcoming referendum that would limit Switzerland's population to 10 million is gaining support from a slim...

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment

LONDON, U.K.: Prime Minister Keir Starmer managed to avert a parliamentary inquiry over his choice of Peter Mandelson as British ambassador...

Life in prison for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor in sexual assault cases

Life in prison for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor in sexual assault cases

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Nathan Chasing Horse, who acted in Dances With Wolves, was sentenced this week by a Nevada judge to life in prison...

Iran tells SCO members it can share defensive weapons capabilities

Iran tells SCO members it can share defensive weapons capabilities

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaei-Nik said on April 28 that his country is ready to share its defensive weapons...

Mexico apprehends top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

Mexico apprehends top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero'

MONTERREY, Mexico: Mexico announced that its special forces arrested Audias Flores, one of the top commanders of the powerful Jalisco...

Fujimori, Sanchez now tied in Peru’s presidential runoff

Fujimori, Sanchez now tied in Peru’s presidential runoff

LIMA, Peru: As Peru's vote count drags on amid fraud allegations and a razor-thin battle for second place, right-wing candidate Keiko...

Ireland to end State-supplied accommodation to 16,000 Ukrainians

Ireland to end State-supplied accommodation to 16,000 Ukrainians

DUBLIN, Ireland: Nearly 16,000 Ukrainians will, in phases, lose the State-supplied accommodation they have been receiving from the...

OpenAI feud heads to trial as Musk challenges Altman

OpenAI feud heads to trial as Musk challenges Altman

OAKLAND, California: A courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman is set to put one of Silicon Valley's most influential partnerships...

Israel's president says he’s in no hurry to pardon Netanyahu

Israel's president says he’s in no hurry to pardon Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, Israel: Israel's president signaled that he was in no hurry to consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for...

Appeal on house arrest withdrawn by Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib

Appeal on house arrest withdrawn by Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn his appeal against a court ruling denying...

Kimi Antonelli on Miami GP pole; race moved up due to forecast

Kimi Antonelli on Miami GP pole; race moved up due to forecast

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli earned his third consecutive pole by edging Red Bull's Max...

Final-hole eagle gives Nelly Korda 3-stroke lead at Riviera

Final-hole eagle gives Nelly Korda 3-stroke lead at Riviera

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) World No. 1 Nelly Korda took sole possession of first place through three rounds of the...

"Can't imagine it will be acceptable": Trump says reviewing Iran's latest 14-point proposal

"Can't imagine it will be acceptable": Trump says reviewing Iran's latest 14-point proposal

Washington DC [US], May 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said he is reviewing a newly submitted proposal...

"Damning admission of criminal nature of their actions": Iran condemns Trump's "pirate" remarks on seizure of vessels

"Damning admission of criminal nature of their actions": Iran condemns Trump's "pirate" remarks on seizure of vessels

Tehran [Iran], May 3 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, on Sunday, strongly condemned US President Donald...

Kuwait did not export crude oil in April for first time in 30 Years: Report

Kuwait did not export crude oil in April for first time in 30 Years: Report

Delaware [US], May 3 (ANI): Kuwait did not export any crude oil during April, marking the first time in over three decades that the...

UAE infrastructure drives rise as global sports destination

UAE infrastructure drives rise as global sports destination

DUBAI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates' integrated sports infrastructure has become a key pillar in advancing sporting...

Lift naval blockade, end war on all fronts including Lebanon: Iran sends 14-point counter-proposal to US

Lift naval blockade, end war on all fronts including Lebanon: Iran sends 14-point counter-proposal to US

Tehran [Iran], May 3 (ANI): Iran has submitted a 14-point plan to the United States, outlining a sweeping framework aimed at 'ending...

"Hypocritical behaviour": Iran says US not complying with nuclear non-proliferation treaty

"Hypocritical behaviour": Iran says US not complying with nuclear non-proliferation treaty

New York [US], May 3 (ANI): Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York on Saturday (local time) sharply criticised the United...

India settle for bronze as France storm into Thomas Cup 2026 final with 3-0 win

India settle for bronze as France storm into Thomas Cup 2026 final with 3-0 win

Horsens [Denmark], May 3 (ANI): France defeated India 3-0 to reach the finals of the Thomas Cup 2026, in Horsens, Denmark, on Saturday,...

Cameron Young holds six-shot lead after three rounds in Miami

Cameron Young holds six-shot lead after three rounds in Miami

(Photo credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images) Cameron Young shot 2-under-par 70 on Saturday to remain in control through three rounds...

Chinese firm shuts Gwadar plant in Pakistan, lays off workers amid losses

Chinese firm shuts Gwadar plant in Pakistan, lays off workers amid losses

Karachi [Pakistan], May 3 (ANI): A Chinese company operating in Pakistan's Gwadar Free Zone shut down its factory and terminated all...

Marta Kostyuk beats Mirra Andreeva, clinches career-defining Madrid Open title

Marta Kostyuk beats Mirra Andreeva, clinches career-defining Madrid Open title

Madrid [Spain], May 2 (ANI): Marta Kostyuk has captured the biggest title of her career after winning the Madrid Open 2026. The 23-year-old...

Using Hormuz as "bargaining chip" would exacerbate crisis: Qatar urges Iran to move towards de-escalation

Using Hormuz as "bargaining chip" would exacerbate crisis: Qatar urges Iran to move towards de-escalation

Doha [Qatar], May 2 (ANI): Qatar on Saturday urged Iran to adhere to provisions of international law, the UN charter, and prioritise...

Beijing strikes back: China invokes first-ever "blocking order" against US sanctions

Beijing strikes back: China invokes first-ever "blocking order" against US sanctions

Beijing [China], May 2 (ANI): In a sharp escalation of trade hostilities, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Saturday issued a formal...

Abu Dhabi launches global autism awareness campaign

Abu Dhabi launches global autism awareness campaign

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 2 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Moza bint Suhail, the Executive Committee of the International Autism Conference...

German city residents fear potential oil supply disruptions

German city residents fear potential oil supply disruptions

Russia says it can no longer deliver Kazakh oil directly to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline Residents of the eastern German city...

Iran's Deputy FM says Tehran's proposal to US aimed at "permanently ending imposed war"

Iran's Deputy FM says Tehran's proposal to US aimed at "permanently ending imposed war"

Tehran [Iran], May 2 (ANI): Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, on Saturday confirmed...

Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Her Private Hell' to hit theatres on July 24

Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Her Private Hell' to hit theatres on July 24

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The Cannes awardee director Nicolas Winding Refn's comeback film 'Her Private Hell' is set to release...

Lucknow residents express love for Basket Chaat after it gets shortlist at Masterchef Australia 2026

Lucknow residents express love for Basket Chaat after it gets shortlist at Masterchef Australia 2026

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 2 (ANI): The Basket Chaat, a street food originating from Lucknow, has earned an Indian-origin...

Jamaica smashes world record in mixed 4x100m at World Athletics Relays 2026

Jamaica smashes world record in mixed 4x100m at World Athletics Relays 2026

Botswana [South Africa], May 2 (ANI): Jamaica made a stunning start to the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026 in Botswana, setting...

West Asia developments: India facilitates movement of 2490 Indian nationals out of Iran so far

West Asia developments: India facilitates movement of 2490 Indian nationals out of Iran so far

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs continues its focused efforts...

Ira Jadhav emerges top buy in T20 Mumbai Women's League auction

Ira Jadhav emerges top buy in T20 Mumbai Women's League auction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): Teenager Ira Jadhav emerged as the top buy at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League auction,...

Kuldeep Kumar breaks national record to win pole vault event in Bhubaneswar

Kuldeep Kumar breaks national record to win pole vault event in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 2 (ANI): Indian athlete Kuldeep Kumar set a new national record to win the men's pole vault event...

Qatar Airways announces return of passenger flights to Iraq from May 10

Qatar Airways announces return of passenger flights to Iraq from May 10

Doha [Qatar], May 2 (ANI): Qatar Airways said in a statement on Saturday that it continues to reinstate its network across the Middle...

"Serious allegations, he did not appear normal": Devendra Fadnavis on Punjab CM's alleged intoxication row

"Serious allegations, he did not appear normal": Devendra Fadnavis on Punjab CM's alleged intoxication row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the allegations against...

"We are exploring other options and will take action": BCCI secretary Saikia on IPL teams violating norms

"We are exploring other options and will take action": BCCI secretary Saikia on IPL teams violating norms

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 2 (ANI): The BCCI will take 'appropriate action' against teams found violating norms in the Indian...

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Wall Street steady near peak as oil prices surge, then retreat
Wall Street steady near peak as oil prices surge, then retreat

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks hit new record highs this week, even as oil markets saw sharp swings driven by ongoing tensions...


Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs
Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool...


Kyle Harrison helps Brewers prolong Nationals' home misery
Kyle Harrison helps Brewers prolong Nationals' home misery

(Photo credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images) Kyle Harrison pitched six solid innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Nationals 4-1...


Stingy starters take mound for Brewers, Nationals
Stingy starters take mound for Brewers, Nationals

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Milwaukee's William Contreras will aim to extend his torrid hitting stretch when the...


Losing streak over, Pirates strive for another win vs. Reds
Losing streak over, Pirates strive for another win vs. Reds

(Photo credit: Justin Berl-Imagn Images) Fresh from snapping their five-game losing streak, the Pittsburgh Pirates will look for...


MLB roundup: Phillies down Marlins, move to 4-0 under Don Mattingly
MLB roundup: Phillies down Marlins, move to 4-0 under Don Mattingly

(Photo credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images) Zack Wheeler logged six effective innings as the Philadelphia Phillies hung on for a 6-5...


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