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Singapore election: whatโ€™s to blame for the oppositionโ€™s failure to make inroads?

As the dust settles after a charged polling season, observers point to changing voter patterns among supporters, signalling the beginning of the end for some parties.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Brazil police foil bomb plot on Lady Gaga concert in Rio

More than 2.1 million people attended a free concert held by Laga Gaga at Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana Beach. Two suspects were arrested in raids carried out across four different states.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel uses Druze community to justify โ€œinterfering in Syriaโ€

โ€œInterestingly, that their [Druze] location in the Golan Heights presents, if you like, a strategic interest for Israel.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lebanon votes in first election since Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanon is supposed to hold municipal elections every six years, but cash-strapped authorities last held a local ballot in 2016.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

AI-generated image of Trump as pope is the latest White House controversy

US President Donald Trump is facing backlash for publishing an AI-generated image of himself as the pope.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump tariffs portend bleak prospects for Chinaโ€™s toy exporters at Canton Fair

Many exhibitors avoid showcasing latest products developed in collaboration with US clients.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump wants the credit, but not the blame, for US economy

โ€œI think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because heโ€™s done a terrible job,โ€ Trump told NBCโ€™s Kristen Welker.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'There will be no Hamas': Netanyahu

'There will be no Hamas': Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to oust Hamas from Gaza, saying "fierce fighting" is continuing in the enclave. In a video statement, he confirmed that two Israeli soldiers were killed this morning in Rafah. โ€œWe are carrying out a plan to achieve decisive victory,โ€ he said, referring to security cabinet discussions to expand the military's offensive on the territory....

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why the Panama Canal is a big, long-term prize in Trump's global trade war

President Trump's trade war may reduce Panama Canal activity in the short-term as Chinese freight vessel traffic plummets, but it's a booming business.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UNโ€™s Francesca Albanese defiant amid Israeli pressure and Gaza catastrophe

UN special rapporteur discusses pressure to cancel her role, threats of arrest in Germany, and ongoing Gaza catastrophe.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu warns 'there will be blows' following Houthi attack

Netanyahu warns 'there will be blows' following Houthi attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is "acting against [the Houthis] in coordination with the US" following today's missile launch targeting Ben GurionAirport. โ€œWeโ€™ve acted against them in the past, and weโ€™ll act against them again in the future. Itโ€™s not a โ€˜one-and-doneโ€™ - but there will be blows,โ€ he said in a video message.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian detainees report escalating abuse at Israel's Gilboa Prison

Palestinian detainees report escalating abuse at Israel's Gilboa Prison Palestinian prisoner groups have reported a sharp escalation in violence and mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners at Israel's Gilboa Prison. According to a lawyer from thePalestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, detainees at the prison have been subjected to violent raids and beatings. Many of the detainees are reportedly...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lee Shau-keeโ€™s lasting impact revealed to new eyes at Hong Kong exhibition

Thousands visit exhibition highlighting the late tycoonโ€™s generosity, as well as insights into his beginnings, philosophies and business strategies.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese scientist Li Licheng signs up for space travel aged 84

The Chinese engineering expert plans to take three trips into space before his 89th birthday, proving itโ€™s never too late to travel.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

3 dead, 60 hospitalised after 2 boats capsize in southwest China

Around 70 people fell overboard when boats overturned on a river in Guizhou province. Rescuers searching for 14 still missing late on Sunday.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

โ€˜China speedโ€™ accelerates drive towards next step in nuclear fusion

Work on a key experimental reactor is expected to be finished within two years, which could be a major advance in the race for clean energy.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Kidnapped father of crypto-millionaire rescued by French police after finger cut off

Suspects had chopped off one of the victimโ€™s fingers and demanded between US$5.7 million and US$7.9 million from his son, authorities said.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israeli soldiers, settlers harass Palestinian activist featured in BBC film

The activist says settlers feel emboldened by the unchecked support given to them by US President Donald Trump.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜Starbaseโ€™: Residents of Texas site home to Muskโ€™s SpaceX back city status

Overwhelming majority of people who voted to turn base into municipality are employees of Elon Musk's space company.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

From Yemen, Houthis strike Israel's Ben Gurion Airport

A missile struck the grounds of Israel's main international airport, injuring a number of people and causing flights to be halted temporarily. Israel has vowed severe consequences.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

MSF hospital bombing kills seven people in South Sudan

At least seven people were killed and 20 injured after a Doctors Without Borders hospital was bombed in South Sudan

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Missile fired by Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel's main airport

A missile fired by Yemen'sHouthi rebelstoward Israel on Sunday landed near Ben Gurion Airport, the country's main international airport, sending a plume of smoke into the air and causing panic among passengers in the terminal building.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

What led to Mike Waltzโ€™s ouster as Trumpโ€™s national security adviser?

The Signal group chat scandal and Waltz's hawkish stance on Iran are being touted as the reasons for his ouster as NSA.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Moscow has means to bring Ukraine war to โ€˜logical conclusion,โ€™ Putin says

Russian president says he hopes nuclear weapons "will not be required" in the Ukraine conflict.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

What Could Japanโ€™s Coast Guard Do in an Armed Attack?

Assessing the possibilities under international law.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The new White House influencer briefings are a terrible look

These propaganda dissemination sessions are more suited to Pyongyang

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trumpโ€™s โ€˜Marie Antoinette momentโ€™: call for national sacrifice falls flat

President faces backlash after warning Americans they will have to make do with fewer toys at Christmas

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

'Dumpster fire': Retailers urge shoppers to buy now before tariffs raise prices

Retailers contending with the effects tariffs will have on their businesses are urging consumers to buy now in a bid to boost sales before spending drops.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan paramilitaries launch attacks, suicide drones on Port Sudan

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have increased their use of drones since losing territory including much of the capital Khartoum.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Lebanese army says Hamas handed over suspect in missile launches towards Israel

Lebanese army says Hamas handed over suspect in missile launches towards Israel The Lebanese army said on Sunday that Hamas handed over a suspect involved in launching missiles towards Israel in March, days after Lebanon warned the Palestinian group not to conduct operations that compromise Lebanese security or sovereignty. Reporting by Reuters

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

No, Trump is not a fascist. He is a hypercapitalist and just as dangerous

Trump wants to free big capital from the constraints of democracy by dismantling it.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

End of an era: Warren Buffett will ask Berkshire board to replace him as CEO with Greg Abel

Buffett said he will still 'hang around' to help, but the final word on company operations and capital deployment would be with Abel, 62.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights threedividend-paying stocks, including AT&T and Texas Instruments.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chinaโ€™s Xi Jinping readies for โ€˜mutual trustโ€™ mission with Putin in Russia

The Chinese president will be in Moscow this week for the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post