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Oil Prices Ease After US Pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz Operation Oil prices dropped in early Asian trade on Wednesday. The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to pause “Project Freedom.” The operation was aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the pause signaled a possible shift in approach toward the … Read more
Putin and Zelenskiy announce rival ceasefires before Russia’s Victory Day Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8 and May 9, which is linked to Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The day marks the Soviet victory in World War Two and also remains a major national event in Russia. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Read more
China fireworks factory blast in Hunan kills 26, Xi Jinping orders probe A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province killed 26 people and injured 61 others. The incident took place at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, a major fireworks production hub under Changsha. It happened on Monday at around … Read more
US Destroys Iranian Fast Boats Following Attack on UAE Fujairah Port Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States attacked fast Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. This action came as Iran launched attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates, including a key oil port of Fujairah. The incidents … Read more
Iran Warns US Over Hormuz as Trump Plans Ship Rescue Iran warned United States forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key oil route. The warning followed remarks by Donald Trump, who said the US would help stranded commercial ships move safely. However, Iranian officials stressed that their armed forces … Read more
WHO : 3 Dead in Suspected Hantavirus on Cruise Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting a global health investigation. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed one infection, while several other suspected cases remain under review. The ship, carrying around 150 passengers, … Read more
Modi rides on new wave of popularity, as his party BJP mark Historic Election Win Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured major gains in state assembly elections whose results began emerging on Monday, marking a notable resurgence in eastern and northeastern India and reinforcing the party’s momentum ahead of the 2029 general … Read more
McDonald’s to Phase Out Free Self-Serve Soda Fountains Across U.S. Restaurants McDonald’s has begun to remove self-serve soda fountains from its dining rooms nationwide. This change marks a significant shift in the fast-food chain’s in-store experience. The company plans to complete the transition by 2032. It will roll out the changes gradually as restaurants undergo … Read more
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Makes Surprise Eswatini Visit Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday, days after his government said a planned trip had been derailed when several Ocean states withdrew overflight permission for his aircraft. Taipei has blamed Chinese pressure for the denial. Eswatini is Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, and … Read more
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest Myanmar’s military government says it has moved Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest after reducing her sentence under a recent amnesty. However, the 80-year-old Nobel laureate remains under strict control and barred from political activity. She has been detained since the February … Read more