Japan PM Takaichi Visits Australia to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Alliance
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Australia to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties amid growing regional security uncertainty.
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OPEC+ Meeting Tests Unity After UAE's Shock Exit from Cartel
OPEC+ holds its first ministerial meeting since the UAE’s surprise withdrawal, attempting to demonstrate unity amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down as Iran War Fuel Costs Crush Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier
Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations, becoming the first major airline to collapse amid soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, disrupting millions of passengers.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russia's Primorsk Oil Export Port
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a major fire at Primorsk, Russia’s key Baltic oil export terminal.
US Republican Senators Criticize Germany Troop Withdrawal: Sending Wrong Signal to Russia
Chairs of both Senate and House armed services committees criticize the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, warning it undermines deterrence against Russia.
The GOP's Historic Pivot: How Republicans Embraced Psychedelic Drugs
After decades of opposing hallucinogenic drugs, American conservatives under the Trump administration have made a sharp policy pivot, embracing psychedelic treatments like ibogaine.
US Economy Grew 2% in Q1, Recovering from Federal Shutdown as Iran War Clouds Outlook
US Commerce Department data shows Q1 2026 GDP grew 2%, recovering from the prolonged federal government shutdown. However, soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war cast uncertainty over the economic outlook for the second half of the year.
Internet Pioneer Ask.com Shuts Down After 25 Years
IAC announced it officially shut down Ask.com’s search business on May 1, 2026. The search engine, known as Ask Jeeves, was one of the earliest natural-language search platforms. After nearly 30 years of operation, it has been eclipsed by the AI chatbot era of search.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Tankers and Baltic Sea Terminal in Escalation
President Zelensky announced Ukrainian drone strikes on three Russian oil tankers, a cruise-missile corvette, and a patrol boat, while also significantly damaging the Primorsk oil terminal on the Baltic Sea. Russian strikes killed 10 and injured 76 across Ukraine.
UK Conservatives Pledge to Tighten Household Benefit Cap Rules Ahead of Local Elections
The UK Conservative Party pledges to remove exemptions from the household benefit cap, claiming it would save £1 billion annually, sparking controversy just days before local elections.