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Trump lifts Scottish whisky tariffs 'to honour' King Charles after US state visit

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- WASHINGTON, May 1 - US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they wrapped ... Read More


Gold rate today falls Rs.1,300 to below Rs.150,000 mark as oil prices continue to fuel inflation worries

New Delhi, May 1 -- Gold prices faced some selling pressure in evening trade on the MCX on 1 May 2026, slipping briefly below the Rs.150,000 mark, as the rising crude oil prices amid the US-Iran war d... Read More


J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

New Delhi, May 1 -- J. Craig Venter, who mapped the first draft of the human genome and helped scientists understand how genes shape our lives, died Wednesday. He was 79. Venter's death was announced... Read More


Abuse of women journalists made 'easier and more damaging' by AI: Study unveils on World Press Freedom Day

India, May 1 -- Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press F... Read More


US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge higher after record April rally; Apple gains over 3%

New Delhi, May 1 -- US stock futures were trading with modest gains in Friday's session, 1 May, suggesting a pause in the rally that pushed Wall Street gauges to multiple record highs throughout April... Read More


What Trump's looming war powers deadline means for Congress authority and US military action

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- WASHINGTON, May 1 - President Donald Trump was facing a midnight deadline yesterday to secure congressional authorization for the war against Iran, though the looming cutoff is ... Read More


Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate at 16.25% as Liberia's Economy Grows Amid Rising Global Risks

Monrovia, May 1 -- The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has maintained its key monetary policy rate at 16.25 percent, signaling continued caution as global economic instability, inflationary pressures, a... Read More


UP leads in plantation, inspires other countries to emulate 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 campaign'

Lucknow, May 1 -- Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' campaign in Uttar Pradesh has taken the state to new heights... Read More


Comedian Jimmy Kimmel Criticized After Joke About Melania TrumpPublished on: May 1, 2026 5:47 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- Comedian Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash after making a controversial remark about Melania Trump. He jokingly referred to her as a "future widow," which sparked strong reactions from po... Read More


Fugitive tycoon seeks shield of UK High Court

Bangladesh, May 1 -- A controversial legal move by a family accused of large-scale financial crimes has reached the United Kingdoms High Court, raising urgent questions about how vast sums of allegedl... Read More