Friday, May 1, 2026

World Affairs

Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.

Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies

The US military deployment in Germany is by far its biggest in Europe, with about 12,000 troops...

Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

The pop star's representatives have called the incident "completely inexcusable" and she has since checked herself into...

US Congress passes bill to resume funding for DHS and end partial shutdown | Police News

House approves funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay.Published...

US House votes to end partial government shutdown over immigration operations

In March, after days of snarled traffic at US airports, Trump signed executive order to pay Transportation...
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Jobs, cash, loans: Can Bangladesh’s parties deliver on election promises? | Bangladesh Election 2026

Mohaiminul Rafi, 27, has spent years preparing for Bangladesh’s civil service exams, chasing what he calls “the most reliable route to a secure...

US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants

The Trump administration has pushed for the dismantling of most TPS programmes, raising the possibility of deportation for hundreds of thousands of migrants...

UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein | Business and Economy News

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ex-envoy Peter Mandelson should no longer hold a seat in the upper house of parliament.Published On 3 Feb...

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

Tariffs will drop from 50% to 18% on Indian goods, while India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440 | Russia-Ukraine war News

These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on UkrainePublished On 3 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Click here to share on...

Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
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