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World Published 02 May, 2026 11:41pm

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Rival airlines cap fares, offer free seats to stranded Spirit passengers

World Published 02 May, 2026 11:28pm

Israel army says troops damaged 'religious building' in Lebanon

French Catholic charity strongly condemns this deliberate act of destruction against a place of worship

World Published 02 May, 2026 11:14pm

UAE restores full air traffic operations after lifting war-time precautions

Authorities cite improved security conditions as Gulf aviation sector begins recovery

World Published 02 May, 2026 08:45pm

Oil tanker seized off Yemen, now headed towards Somalia

Unidentified attackers divert the Togolese-flagged Eureka toward Somali waters as Yemen’s coast guard vows to investigate and recover the vessel.

World Published 02 May, 2026 08:39pm

China defies US sanctions on Iranian oil, refuses to comply

Beijing’s commerce ministry says US penalties against five Chinese refineries violate international law, as Washington tightens pressure on Tehran’s oil revenues.

World Published 02 May, 2026 06:52pm

Germany urges stronger European defence after US announces troop drawdown

Pentagon announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops; NATO efforting details on plan

World Updated 02 May, 2026 04:35pm

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks

Proposal links shipping access to lifting US blockade, delays nuclear talks

World Published 02 May, 2026 03:39pm

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

From e-commerce startups to social media trends, change is taking root in the country

World Published 02 May, 2026 01:58pm

Renewed conflict with US likely, says Iran's senior military official

Jafar Asadi questions Washington’s commitment to agreements, says US cannot be relied upon

World Updated 02 May, 2026 04:40pm

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

US budget carrier shuts down after bailout talks fail and soaring jet fuel costs make recovery impossible

World Published 02 May, 2026 11:57am

US warns citizens in UK after terror threat level raised

Embassy advises vigilance in public places and changes to travel routines

World Published 02 May, 2026 11:37am

US fast-tracks $8.6bn arms sales to Middle East allies

Authorities bypass congressional review for weapons deals with Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and UAE

World Published 02 May, 2026 10:53am

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

More than two months into the conflict, US-Iran tensions remain deadlocked, with diplomacy stalled and no clear path to ending the war

World Published 02 May, 2026 10:47am

Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates

Nobel laureate transferred from prison following cardiac crisis and repeated loss of consciousness

World Published 02 May, 2026 10:32am

Iran elite-linked crypto exchange tied to IRGC fund flows

Sanctions-linked crypto flows traced through elite-run Iranian exchange

World Published 02 May, 2026 09:56am

At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway

Tourist coach overturns in Nayarit as rescue teams launch emergency response

World Published 02 May, 2026 09:51am

US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls

Closure of military-run centre highlights challenges in enforcing truce and delivering aid

World Updated 02 May, 2026 10:17am

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

Seven firms onboarded as US military expands advanced capabilities access

World Published 02 May, 2026 09:17am

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

Pentagon official says US president is reacting to German Chancellor Merz remarks

World Updated 02 May, 2026 09:21am

Trump says US acting 'like pirates' in Iran naval blockade

Remarks come as US seizes Iranian-linked ships amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

World Published 02 May, 2026 12:18am

Iran’s supreme leader urges economic fight against US, Israel

Calls for domestic production as sanctions, war strain economy

World Published 02 May, 2026 12:14am

14 Iranian soldiers killed in demining operation: local media

Cluster munitions contaminate farmland in Zanjan, officials say

World Published 02 May, 2026 12:07am

US targets Chinese oil terminal in new Iran sanctions

Washington warns ships over Hormuz ‘tolls’ as pressure on Tehran intensifies