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Suspect in Leipzig Vehicle Attack to Face Magistrate

Skip next section Audi profit drops again amid tariffs, China slump May 5, 2026 Audi profit drops again amid tariffs, China slump Audi has reported declining profits, marking a fourth consecutive first-quarter drop. The carmaker, a unit of Volkswagen said it earned €559 million ($653 million) after tax, down more than 11% from a year earlier.

Malawi’s Deepening Fuel Crisis Strains Economy and Services

Malawi's fuel crisis amid uncertainty in the oil market shows no signs of abating. Even as the government reassures citizens that the country is not running out of fuel, most filling stations are dry, and the few with fuel are experiencing long queues. "At times, we have to trek in order to reach to our destinations. We have

West Bengal’s Political Earthquake: BJP Claims Historic Victory

Skip next section Mamata Banerjee claims moral victory In West Bengal, refuses to resign May 5, 2026 Mamata Banerjee claims moral victory In West Bengal, refuses to resign Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign to make way for the next government, claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party has

Lai Returns from Eswatini Visit Despite China Objections

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday that the self-governed island had the "right to engage with the world," as he landed back in Taipei after a trip to its sole African ally, Eswatini. Lai had to take a winding route to Eswatini after three close allies of China —  Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar — denied overflight permission

Fireworks Factory Blast in Changsha Kills at Least 26

An explosion ripped through a fireworks plant in the central Chinese province of Hunan, leaving at least 26 people dead, state media reported Tuesday. A total of 61 people are reported to have been injured in the incident. What do we know? The blast occurred in the ​city of Changsha on Monday at around 4:40 pm

UAE Reports Missile and Drone Attacks Amid Gulf Tensions

Skip next section Iranian media warns UAE against 'misstep' May 4, 2026 Iranian media warns UAE against 'misstep' Iranian state-affiliated media has warned that the United Arab Emirates and "all of its interests" could become a target if Emirati authorities "make a misstep." The semi-official Tasnim news agency cited "an informed Iranian military source" as

Law enforcement shoots person near Washington Monument

An individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on Monday, according to the US Secret Service. What do we know so far?  "US Secret ‌Service personnel are ‌on ​the scene of an officer-involved shooting at 15th ​Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, ⁠D.C.," read a statement on social media. "One ​individual

Russia Proposes May 8–9 Ceasefire for WWII Anniversary

President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to come into effect on May 8 and May 9, marking the anniversary of Nazi Germany's capitulation and the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.  Russia's Defense Ministry announced the unilateral offer, and also said it counted on the

Dubai’s Financial Hub Status Faces Severe Test

Dubai has built a reputation as an oasis of stability in the volatile Middle East region.  The United Arab Emirates' second-richest emirate positioned itself as a secure financial hub where high-net-worth individuals could park capital, run businesses and plan for the long term with confidence. That carefully built image, however, has been shattered by the Iran

Communities Resist Reintegration of Ex-Boko Haram Fighters

Communities in Nigeria's northeast, particularly in Borno state, are grappling with a difficult question: Can those who once took up arms against them truly return — and be accepted? Nigerian officials hope to reintegrate more than 700 former Boko Haram fighters into civilian life under its deradicalization program, Operation Safe Corridor. Authorities say the initiative is
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