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World Updated 02 May, 2026 08:23am

White House says Iran war 'terminated, hostilities' as war powers deadline arrives

Unpopular conflict continues six months before US elections; war has roiled markets, raised prices, angering consumers

World Published 01 May, 2026 10:39pm

Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal

Rejecting Tehran's terms as inadequate, Trump warns he will 'blast them to hell' if no deal is reached

World Published 01 May, 2026 10:17pm

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%

A new transatlantic trade storm brewing — this time, on wheels

World Published 01 May, 2026 07:23pm

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Middle East

One carrier out, two still in — as US-Iran tensions persist beneath a fragile ceasefire

World Published 01 May, 2026 06:58pm

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns

Shipping disruption adding to costs, causing delays; fuel and insurance prices also rising amid funding crunch

World Published 01 May, 2026 06:32pm

Gulf countries' plans to bypass Hormuz still far off, experts warn

Say pipelines, rail and new routes face delays, costs and regional rivalries

World Updated 01 May, 2026 10:46pm

Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks

Tehran signals willingness to negotiate as ceasefire holds, but tensions and oil disruption persist

World Published 01 May, 2026 03:58pm

Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception

Activists transferred to Crete after international waters interception sparks diplomatic concern

World Published 01 May, 2026 03:54pm

UAE rejects Iran’s Hormuz guarantees as peace talks stall

White house weighs extension amid ceasefire dispute and rising tensions

World Published 01 May, 2026 03:53pm

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

AI software enables faster adaptation to new mine types, reducing update time from months to days

World Published 01 May, 2026 03:36pm

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

Iran war has seen transatlantic tensions flare as Europeans become more emboldened to speak up

World Published 01 May, 2026 03:07pm

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

UN chief rejects reported US conditions linking funding to reforms and China curbs

World Published 01 May, 2026 02:39pm

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

Manufacturers face rising input prices and delays amid Iran war impact

World Published 01 May, 2026 02:19pm

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

Policymakers warn rising energy costs could drive prolonged price pressures

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:34pm

Britney Spears charged with one misdemeanor in DUI case

Singer offered plea deal after March traffic stop near home

World Updated 01 May, 2026 03:02pm

Riot erupts over Australian Indigenous girl's suspected killer, authorities urge calm

Suspect was beaten unconscious by locals on Thursday night

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:31pm

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

Congress divided as president weighs extension or legal workaround

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:29pm

Russian attack hit port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, officials say

Attacks spark fires in high-rise buildings and disrupt key Black Sea hub

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:27pm

UK house prices rise in April despite Iran war headwinds, Nationwide says

Market defies expectations as mortgage costs and global uncertainty weigh on sentiment

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:24pm

Labour Day observed worldwide, including Pakistan

Pakistan joins global celebrations with pledge to protect dignity of labour

World Published 01 May, 2026 01:03pm

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

Training centre in Hohenfels showcases readiness, drones and Ukraine war lessons

World Published 01 May, 2026 12:44pm

Ukrainian drone kills two teenagers in Russia's Belgorod region

Governor says motorcycle hit in cross-border attack

World Published 01 May, 2026 12:31pm

UAE bans travel to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq amid regional tensions

Citizens urged to leave immediately as foreign ministry issues safety advisory

World Published 01 May, 2026 11:12am

Texas AG launches probe into 30 firms over alleged H-1B visa fraud

Ken Paxton targets IT companies over claims of fake offices and worker sponsorship abuse

World Published 01 May, 2026 12:01am

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill at least 15

Hezbollah claims several attacks on Israeli army targets in south Lebanon