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Taiwan News Anchor Indicted for Allegedly Taking Crypto Payments from China to Produce Propaganda

Arbitrum DAO Approves $70M ETH Release for Kelp DAO Recovery Arbitrum DAO has voted to approve the release of approximately $70 million in ETH to recover funds related to the Kelp DAO incident. However, a May 1 court order restricted Arbitrum DAO from moving the recovered funds, prompting Aave to file an emergency application to lift the restrictions. This marks an increasingly complex interaction between decentralized governance and the judicial system. The Arbitrum community had previously voted to recover funds transferred due to a Kelp DAO bridge vulnerability, but legal uncertainty has stalled the transfer process. ...

Companies Making Billions From the Iran Conflict As tensions between the US and Iran escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a range of companies are reaping massive profits from the geopolitical crisis. Energy firms, defense contractors, and shipping-related businesses have all seen surging share prices and profits. The spike in crude oil prices has directly boosted the earnings of oil majors. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes, sees its security situation trigger violent reactions in international oil markets with every fluctuation. Major oil producers benefit from the risk premium driven by supply concerns. ...

Ethiopian Woman Overjoyed With Rare Quintuplets After 12 Years A 35-year-old Ethiopian woman has celebrated the birth of quintuplets after trying for a baby for 12 years. The mother said she had been praying for a child and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once.” Quintuplets are extremely rare worldwide, with natural conception occurring at approximately one in tens of millions. Multiple pregnancies pose significant health challenges for both mother and babies, requiring specialized medical monitoring and delivery arrangements. ...

Three Australian women linked to IS face charges including crimes against humanity after returning from Syria.

Two hantavirus-infected cruise passengers confirmed as Texas residents; third suspected case on remote UK island.

US stock futures rise as markets weigh Hormuz Strait tensions; April jobs report due Friday.

Weeks before the World Cup, Chinese and Indian broadcasters have no deal with FIFA.

UK local elections show Labour suffering heavy losses as Reform UK makes significant gains across multiple constituencies.

US forces launched self-defense strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says ceasefire holds while Iran alleges violations.