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Parliamentary scrutiny of Public Prosecutor's appointment does not breach separation of powers - Ngeow Chow Ying and Maha Balakrishnan

Kuala Lampur, May 4 -- We, the undersigned, congratulate the Government for responding positively to the proposal to separate the offices of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor. However, we... Read More


Oil rises as US-Iran deal stallsPublished on: May 4, 2026 5:30 PM

Pakistan, May 4 -- Oil prices rose on Monday as markets reacted to ongoing uncertainty over a potential US-Iran agreement and continued disruptions in Middle East shipping routes. The gains come as tr... Read More


France urges faster methane cuts as emissions remain at record high

France, May 4 -- Officials, industry leaders and experts gathered in Paris at France's invitation on Monday, with the aim of building momentum ahead of the UN's COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey... Read More


CAC 40 Drifts Lower As Fresh Tariff Threats, Middle East Concerns Weigh

India, May 4 -- The French stock market slipped into negative territory on Monday weighed down by continued uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace efforts, and fresh tariff threats by U.S. President ... Read More


Poland Factory Activity Contracts Further In April

India, May 4 -- Poland's factory downturn continued in April amid soaring inflationary pressure caused by the war in the Middle East, survey data from S&P Global showed on Monday. The manufacturing p... Read More


US military refutes reports of its ship being hit in the Strait of Hormuz

India, May 4 -- The US military denied reports on Monday that one of its Navy ships had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The response came after Iranian state media reported that a US frigate was tar... Read More


India manufacturing PMI edges up to 54.7 in April; Second-slowest improvement in operating conditions in four years: HSBC

New Delhi, May 4 -- India's manufacturing PMI rose to 54.7 in April, up from 53.9 in March, but still marking the second-slowest improvement in operating conditions in nearly four years. According to ... Read More


UN Warns of Rising Shelter Needs in Afghanistan Ahead of Global Forum

Afghanistan, May 4 -- As Afghanistan faces mounting housing pressures, the UN-Habitat said shelter challenges will be a key focus at the upcoming World Urban Forum in Baku later this month. UN-Habita... Read More


Beyond Kunafa: Underrated Arabic desserts to try in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 4 -- Arabic desserts have been a mainstay of Hyderabad's culinary map for a long time, rooted in the city's historic ties to the Middle East. However, in recent years, this long-standin... Read More


Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi, May 4 -- Oil prices eased on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, however the lack of a U... Read More