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Pacific climate experts convene in Fiji to assess recent La Niña impacts

, May 4 -- Loss of life, damage to agricultural crops, coral reefs and domestic and commercial property damages were among the impacts reported at the 18th Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF... Read More


Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

New Delhi, May 4 -- Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The... Read More


Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz actionsPublished on: May 4, 2026 9:30 AM

Pakistan, May 4 -- Iran has issued a warning to the United States (US), saying any interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the existing ceasefire arrangement. Read Mor... Read More


Crude oil price steadies amid US-Iran war uncertainty. Where's it headed in near term?

US-Iran war, May 4 -- Oil prices steadied on Monday, 4 May, as traders raised doubts about the feasibility of US President Donald Trump's proposal for the US to escort neutral vessels through the Stra... Read More


Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah infra, claims terrorists operated from site

Tel Aviv, May 4 -- The Israeli Air Force on Monday struck Hezbollah infrastructure, saying the terrorists operated from the spot. It said that forces of the 91st Division attacked the launch position... Read More


Barometers opens with major gains; breadth strong

Mumbai, May 4 -- Domestic equity markets opened on a strong note, with investors closely tracking state election results across Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, alongside moveme... Read More


OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, May 4 -- Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries - including Saudi Arabia and Russia - say they've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as pa... Read More


DMW warns vs illegal recruiters exploiting Mideast crisis

Manila, May 4 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has warned the public against illegal recruiters, traffickers and syndicates taking advantage of the ongoing instability in parts of the Middle... Read More


3 dead, one critical after Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise vessel, says WHO | What we know

India, May 4 -- At least three people have died, and one is critical after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), testing is ... Read More


Are Mali's Tuareg-led FLA fighters terrorists or separatists?

France, May 4 -- The FLA issued a statement on Friday rejecting the term "terrorist", which has been used by Mali's transitional authorities and by several international actors in response to the coor... Read More