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US forces attempted to open the Strait of Hormuz, testing a fragile Iran war ceasefire. The move came despite a reported ceasefire, with the UAE saying Iran fired missiles and drones at it, though the ceasefire seemed to be holding.
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf region threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The incidents raised concerns about the ceasefire's stability, with the UAE reporting Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Romania's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faces a confidence vote after the largest party, PSD, quit his coalition. The Social Democrats left due to unpopular austerity measures, and lawmakers will decide whether to oust the PM.
U. S. warships shot down missiles and drones aimed at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for a drone attack.
The US-Iran war disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. The waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carries a significant portion of the world's oil supply.
Iran has commented on the attack on the UAE, though specific details of their statements are not provided. The incident strained relations between the two countries.
Malawi's fuel crisis worsens with widespread oil shortages. The government has sold gold reserves to buy fuel, incurring significant costs. The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa.
Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm at Russia's Primorsk oil hub and its 'shadow fleet'. The attack targeted a key oil export facility and a fleet of Russian ships.
Russian air attacks killed five people at Ukraine's Naftogaz gas facilities. Three workers and two emergency service rescuers died, with 37 others wounded. Three workers and two emergency service rescuers killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi says.
A former model accused a French scout of grooming her for Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein allegedly took her passport and held her hostage. Epstein allegedly took Juliette's passport and held her 'hostage'.
US LNG and pipeline demand rose due to geopolitics, producers staying disciplined. Kinder Morgan's Sanders attributed the increase to geopolitical tensions and producers' restraint in production. Kinder Morgan’s Sanders: Producers Stay Disciplined as Geopolitics Boost U. S.
The US dollar strengthened due to geopolitical risks. Gains were capped by a weaker foreign exchange market and oil prices. US Dollar Firms on Geopolitical Risks as FX Markets Weaken and Oil Caps USD Gains Forex Factory.
A coal mine explosion in Colombia killed 9 people due to gas buildup. Mining accidents in Colombia often occur because of poor ventilation. Mining accidents in Colombia usually occur due to poor ventilation.
A SMRT bus caught fire near Woodgrove Primary School in Woodlands at 1:40pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force extinguished the fire using a water jet and hosereel, with no injuries reported.
A maid accused of stealing her employer's clothes claimed they were thrown away. The judge set aside her conviction, citing a lack of intention to steal. The judge set aside her conviction since her claim that the clothes had been thrown away showed that she had no intention to steal.
Quarantine on a cruise ship can help reduce the spread of disease, considered effective in minimizing the transmission of infectious diseases.
Seven cases, including three deaths, were confirmed or suspected on a stranded cruise ship. One person was critically ill and three had mild symptoms. The seven cases included three people who had died, one who was critically ill and three with mild symptoms, the WHO said in a statement late on May 4.
A fireworks factory explosion in China killed at least 26 people. Dozens more were injured in the blast. Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.
Hong Kong's GDP expanded at its strongest pace in nearly five years in Q1. The growth rate was not specified.
Indonesia's economy grew 5.3% year-over-year in the first quarter, the fastest pace in over three years. This growth outpaced a 5.1% forecast and marked a significant improvement from the previous quarter.
India's National Stock Exchange is planning a landmark IPO after years of delays due to regulatory hurdles. The exchange has faced investigations into governance lapses and preferential market access. The long-delayed listing comes after nearly a decade of regulatory hurdles, including investigations into alleged governance lapses and preferential market access.
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