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The Canadian Prime Minister said in Yerevan that gatherings like the one with European leaders point to a better way forward, rejecting a "transactional, insular, and brutal world." The statement came as leaders met in the Armenian capital.
Putin declared a May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark the WWII anniversary. Putin declares May 8-9 ceasefire with Ukraine to mark WWII anniversary, agencies say Reuters.
A car drove into a crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring many. Mayor Burkhard Jung said a suspect was detained.
The US and Gulf Arab nations have drafted a new UN resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. The move aims to address security concerns in the region. US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz Reuters.
The B. J. P., led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, won control of West Bengal for the first time in state elections. Its opponents accused the party of cheating. The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country.
The US Supreme Court lifted a ban on abortion pill mail delivery for at least one week. This restores telehealth access to mifepristone. Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.
LIV Golf hired an investment bank to advise on a new multi-partner model.
GameStop made a $56bn unsolicited acquisition offer to eBay. eBay confirmed receiving the offer with no prior discussions. eBay confirms receiving GameStop's offer, with no prior discussions between the companies.
Iran resumed attacks as the US moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz AP News.
The US launched an operation to free up shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, destroying six Iranian small boats and shooting down missiles and drones. US launches an operation to free up shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE shot down Iranian missiles for the first time since a ceasefire, marking a significant escalation in the region's tensions. Iran latest: UAE shoots down Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire The Times.
Four cruise missiles were fired from Iran at the UAE. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah said on May 4, that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran.
An Iranian drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility in Fujairah. Authorities in Fujairah said an Iranian drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility.
Wealthy elites are shifting assets out of Dubai to Singapore and Switzerland. Amid the smoldering Iran war, wealthy elites are quietly shifting capital and other assets out of Dubai and heading to Singapore and Switzerland.
The US helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz. The U. S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.
A Nigerian refinery, accused of sacking union members, is crucial to the UK's plan to address a jet fuel shortage. The UK government hopes to import more fuel from the US and West Africa to mitigate the crisis.
The UAE reported incoming missile and drone strikes from Iran, with no immediate reports of casualties. Iran has not commented on the incident, which raises concerns about the escalating tensions in the region.
The UAE stated it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones, despite a ceasefire. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, with the UAE facing continued threats from Iranian actions.
Iranian forces fired warning shots at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, heightened tensions between the two nations. The Fars news agency had earlier reported that Iran hit a US warship with missiles.
A South Korean ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The 24 crew members on board reported no casualties. There had been "no casualties to date" among the 24 crew members on board (file image).
OCBC will buy HSBC's wealth and premier banking portfolio in Indonesia, increasing its assets under management by 25 per cent. The deal will transfer HSBC Indonesia's International Wealth and Premier Banking portfolio to PT Bank OCBC NISP, or OCBC Indonesia, and is expected to increase OCBC Indonesia's assets under management by 25 per cent.
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