Central banks hold rates steady as energy shock tests inflation fight. Caught between rising inflation and slowing growth, the United States Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England are keeping interest rates and borrowing costs steady. That’s despite rising energy bills, »»»

OAKLAND, May 4 — Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI’s co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world’s richest man against the creators of ChatGPT. Musk is seeking to force his rivals in artificial intelligence (AI) d»»»

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], May 5 (ANI): Keralam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday criticised Congress for allegedly winning seats through misleading tactics, including the FCRA issue and the fictitious CPM-BJP deal.Speaking to ANI on the BJP's breakth»»»

Patna (Bihar) [India], May 5 (ANI): Preparations are underway for the cabinet expansion of the Samrat Chaudhary-led Bihar government at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that the cabinet ministers in Bihar were scheduled to take the oath after the completion of the Assembly e»»»

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHS) said on Tuesday that it will offer an artificial intelligence (AI) elective course at its main campus in Quezon City starting next school year.Speaking to GMA News Online, R ... »»»

A total of 225 cases of measles have been reported in Bulgaria, the Ministry of Health said on its website on Tuesday. The data presented is as of May 4, 2026. The data shows that measles cases are in seven regions, with the highest number of registered cases in the region of Vratsa - 150. Patients»»»

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the removal of YouTuber Rajab Butt’s name from the Passport Control List (PCL), granting him legal relief and disposing of the petition. Justice Azam Khan of the IHC issued a six-page written judgment after announcing a reserved verdict. Rajab was r»»»

The House of Representatives will be ready to vote on the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte by May 11, House justice committee chairperson and Batangas Second District Rep. Gerville Luistro said.Luistro made the ann ... »»»

SINGAPORE, May 2 — Malaysia-Singapore cross-border workers have welcomed the government’s initiative to amend the Self-Employment Social Security Act 2017 to extend protection under Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) to those working abroad. A logistics assistant at a service company in Singapo»»»

VIENNA, May 3 — Seven Opec+ members are meeting today to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates’ departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war. The UAE, one of the world’s top producers, announced April 2»»»

A motorist who drove into a crowd and killed two people carried out the deadly attack after getting into an argument, according to witnesses. A 33-year-old German man locally named as Jeffrey K, ploughed through a pedestrian zone in Leipzig's city centre at 5pm on Monday before being arrested. The »»»

Baku, May 5, AZERTAC“We at FAO are honored to be part of this very important and most prominent platform in the year for bringing together those committed to strengthening food security and advancing sustainable agri ... »»»

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Russia’s Consulate General in the central Iranian city of Isfahan has announced that it resumed operations on Tuesday after part of the building was damaged in a recent attack during the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. In a statement, the Russian consulate in Isfahan sa»»»

High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said: “Azerbaijan is a valued and reliable energy partner for the European Union, so it’s good to be in Baku today. There is clear scope to deepen our cooperation, particularly on t»»»

Tapas Maity of the All India Trinamool Congress defeated Gobinda Hazra of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Domjur, winning by a margin of 42,177 votes after all 22 rounds of counting.Domjur in Howrah district is currently represented by Kalyanendu Ghosh of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the»»»

Only two signatures are now needed for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to sponsor and present to the Plenary its partial report on the flood control controversy, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Tuesday."Seven as of yesterday...Senator Ra ... »»»

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. and the Economy and Development (ED) Council on Tuesday approved the technical tweaks to the implementation of the Metro Rail Transit 7 (MRT-7) in a bid to resolve longstanding delays.In a statement ... »»»

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to comment on a motion seeking to intervene in a pending petition challenging online overseas voting.In a resolution dated ... »»»

JAKARTA, May 5 — Indonesia’s economy grew 5.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, the national statistics agency said Tuesday, topping the government’s own forecast despite pressures of the Middle East war. The reading exceeded the 5.4 per cent recorded in the final three months of »»»

A seriously ill British crew member is still trapped on the MV Hondius cruise ship following a suspected outbreak of the deadly hantavirus infection. Three people have died so far from the rare rat-borne virus on the Dutch-flagged vessel, which set off in March to sail from Ushuaia in Argentina to »»»

Baku, May 5, AZERTACMikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy, met with Ricardo Hausmann, founder and Director of Harvard's Growth Lab.Minister Mikayil Jabbarov provided insight into the Azerbaijan’s ... »»»

  Hong Kong’s economy grew by 5.9 per cent in the first three months of 2026, its fastest quarterly growth in almost five years, the government said on Tuesday while also warning of “downside risks” from the Middle East war. Tuesday’s preliminary first- ... »»»

The National Unity Party (NUP) won’t have a party stand on the upcoming House plenary vote for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.NUP Chairman and Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said that the party will go for a conscience vote “in ... »»»

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.66 points, or 0.44 per cent, to close at 1,747.43 from Monday’s close of 1,739.7»»»

NEW YORK, May 4 — US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid yesterday to buy eBay for about US$55.5 billion (RM220 billion) in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon. GameStop is offering US$125 per share in a combination of stock and cash, »»»

A police chase ended in carnage when a fleeing driver smashed into parked cars on a quiet residential street. Doorbell footage captured the moment the vehicle lost control on Ancona Road in Plumstead, south-east London, in the early hours of Monday - before officers caught the driver and recovered »»»

Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the EU–Armenia summit Dear Prime Minister Pashinyan, allow me to begin by offering my warmest congratulations to you on the success of the summit of the European Political Community held yesterday, and today’s also historic first-»»»

TEHRAN, May 5: Iran’s Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said on Tuesday that some traders are exploiting wartime conditions to profit from market instability, describing current price levels as “unacceptable.” “Some are exploiting the conditions created by the war, but the necessary manageme»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with representatives of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Annette Kyobe, noting that, in spite of growing global uncertainty, Serbia was succeeding in maintaining a good fiscal position and a high level of»»»

Gorakhpur , Attacking the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said before 2017, people suffered from 'mafia' and 'macchar' due to a lack of security. "What was Gorakhpur's image before 2017? There was a lack of security. People were troubled by the mafia and mos»»»

  Nigerian talent and heritage stood out at the 2026 Met Gala, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where stars embraced bold creativity under the theme “Costume Art” and dress code “Fashion Is Art.” Even as full red carpet details ... »»»

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The fulfillment of the education budget, which is a minimum of 20 percent of the state budget (APBN) and regional budget (APBD), has not aligned with the improvement of education quality and requires serious evaluation. Its utilization is considered to be increasingly broad withou»»»

The Plateau State Youth Council, PYC, has reacted to an alleged abduction and forceful conversion of a 17-year-old girl, Miss Jinkai Yusuf Simon, by a Muslim man identified as Abdulsamad in Kaduna State, calling on the state government to take action and rescue the minor immediately. According to a»»»

At least 26 people have been killed and 61 more injured in central China, where a giant explosion ripped through a fireworks factory, local authorities said Tuesday. The explosion occurred at around 4:43 p.m. Monday at the Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, Hun»»»

New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday decided to appoint three amicus curiae in the CBI's appeal challenging the discharge order in the Delhi excise policy case. The Court took this step after noting that three respondents, Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Durgesh Path»»»

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to 'stand behind Jewish people' as she brutally took down a heckler on the elections campaign trail. The Tory leader delivered a passionate warning about the rising tide of anti-Semitism and the danger of 'repeating the 1930s' as she was confronted by a woman in Essex. The c»»»

Zenith Bank Plc has officially launched its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in its ongoing expansion across Africa and entry into Francophone West Africa. The new subsidiary, Zenith Bank Côte d’Ivoire, received regulatory approval in De ... »»»

BANGKOK: Thailand on Tuesday (May 5) unilaterally terminated a longstanding agreement with Cambodia to work towards joint offshore energy exploration, defying calls from its neighbour to stay the course on the 25-year-old pact. The Thai cabinet's cancellation of the agreement, which seeks to develo»»»

Voters in Wales will soon go to the polls to elect members of an expanded Senedd (Welsh parliament) under a new proportional voting system. As the campaign has developed, public service broadcasters have sought not only to report events but to educate, inform and engage audiences with an unfamiliar»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index rose 6.6 percent in the first four months of 2026, making it the second-best performer in the Gulf after Oman, according to Kamco Invest. The Tadawul All Share Index, a key gauge of investor sentiment in the Kingdom, extended gains despite global volatil»»»

Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check. Taiwan sports officials say one of their table tennis players has reported “inappropriate physical contact” during a security check while entering the venue at a major tournament in London. Taiwan»»»

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she will not resign following the recent election results. She declared the outcome illegitimate, citing widespread rigging and manipulation. Banerjee asserted her political fight will continue despite the setback. The Trinamool Congress plans to fo»»»

Ulviyya Poladova Read more Anar Akhundov, Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, met with a Turkish delegation led by Eray Erdem, President of the Board of Directors of the Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, both sides highlighted the progress in economic relations betw»»»

Search/en BTC/USD (CoinDesk Data)What to know: Bitcoin rose above $80,000 during Asia hours, trading around $80,690 while ether lagged after failing to break April highs. Altcoins outperformed majors, with the DeFi Select Index up 2.7% and tokens like ENA, ONDO, and TON posting strong gains. Broade»»»

The development, comes after growing outrage over the alleged killing carried out by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Nuhu Usman. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the transfer of 1,332 police officers from Delta State Command following the controversial extraj»»»

An aerial drone photo taken on May 4, 2026 shows a view of the Hetou Old Street scenic area in Fengnan District, Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province. People headed out to make the most of their leisure time during the May Day holiday in Hebei. The province has embraced innovation in the cultural»»»

The US still hasn't specified to NATO which operations will be impacted as part of the Pentagon's decision to remove 5000 soldiers from German territory. European nations have been preparing for an eventual change in US force posture, but were not consulted before this announcement. NATO is still a»»»

VATICAN CITY – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a “frank” meeting with Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the Vatican this week, the US ambassador said on May 5, after US President Donald Trump took a fresh pot-shot at the Pope for criticising the US war in Iran. “Nations have disagreements, a»»»