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New video shows Cole Tomas Allen pacing halls, stopping at gym before storming Trump's press dinner | Watch

India, May 1 -- United States federal prosecutors on Thursday local time released a nearly six-minute video showing the moments before and during an alleged attempt to target US President Donald Trump... Read More


War risk premiums surge up to 50% amid ME tensions, hitting Sri Lanka trade

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- War risk insurance premiums for vessels operating in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf have surged by up to 50 percent with extreme cases reaching as high as three percent of vessel... Read More


Trump's new retirement plan offers $1,000; here's who is eligible and when funds will be added

India, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement savings for millions of Americans who do not have employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s.... Read More


Singapore shippers impose extra fees as Middle East war disruption raises fuel and freight bills

SINGAPORE, May 1 -- Freight forwarders in Singapore say profits have fallen about 20 per cent as the Middle East conflict pushes up fuel, insurance and shipping costs. Some local operators said charg... Read More


Who is Nicole Saphier? Donald Trump Nominates New US Surgeon General Pick After Casey Means Exit - What to Know

India, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump has named Dr. Nicole B. Saphier as his new choice for US Surgeon General, replacing the stalled nomination of Dr. Casey Means. The move comes after Means face... Read More


Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased Amid Global Oil Market PressurePublished on: May 1, 2026 12:39 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The government has increased fuel prices, raising the petrol price by Rs6.51 per liter, with the new rate set nationwide at Rs399.86. This decision reflects ongoing economic pressur... Read More


France says US-led Hormuz shipping coalition will complement UK-France mission

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- ABU DHABI, May 1 - France's top diplomat today said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would complement and not compete with a similar mission spearheaded by ... Read More


USD to Yen Today: Yen Jumps 2% Against Dollar; USD/ Yen Drops to 156-157 Amid Intervention Fears & Why the Japanese Yen Has Been Weak

India, May 1 -- As of May 1, 2026, the USD/Yen exchange rate has shown strong volatility, with the US dollar falling sharply against the Japanese yen. The currency pair has dropped to the 156-157 rang... Read More


Mexico to investigate US indictment of officials for alleged Sinaloa Cartel ties

New Delhi, May 1 -- Mexico is vowing an independent investigation of 10 current and former officials who have been indicted in the U.S. on charges of drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons... Read More


US Senator raises constitutional concerns over Trump administration's war powers timeline

, May 1 -- US Senator Tim Kaine has expressed "serious constitutional concerns" that the White House may exceed the 60-day limit for military action in Iran without Congressional authorisation. Speak... Read More