India Asks US to Extend Russian Oil Waiver Before May 16
India asks the US to extend a waiver for Russian crude imports, citing Strait of Hormuz tensions. US decision on May 16 will affect refiners' costs.
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US hosts Israel-Lebanon talks as fragile truce faces Sunday deadline
US-led talks in Washington aimed to extend a fragile Israel-Lebanon truce due Sunday amid continued strikes, evacuation warnings and cross-border incidents.
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Japan coal generation up 11% as LNG war spike forces switch
Japan coal generation rose 11.1% in April after Iran war LNG shortages, prompting fuel switching to coal. Analysts warn June will test regional fuel supplies.
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Musk and Cook among 16 US execs expected in Beijing with Trump
Around 16 US executives, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, are expected to join Trump in Beijing mid-May for talks on trade, aviation and rare earths.
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Modi urges Indians to work from home to conserve fuel and protect the rupee
Modi urged Indians to work from home, use public transport and curb fuel and foreign travel to help reduce import costs and ease pressure on the rupee after Iran-linked disruptions.
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30+ flotilla vessels gather in Turkiye ahead of Gaza sail
More than 30 Global Sumud vessels are in Marmaris, Turkiye, as international volunteers ready a Gaza-bound relief sail amid reports of Israeli intercepts.
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US disables two Iranian tankers as truce hangs in balance
US forces disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting missile and drone attacks and threatening a fragile ceasefire with Tehran.
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£5.1bn boost: Oil, arms firms profit from Iran war
Shell's £5.1bn Q1 profit and gains at Equinor and BP, plus rising US defence orders since the Israel-Iran war, are driving buybacks and dividend increases.
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Sinn Féin backs boycott as FAI risks disqualification
Sinn Féin has urged the FAI to boycott Israel after the Nations League draw. The FAI warns any refusal would lead to match forfeiture and UEFA ban.
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One‑euro meals for all French students
France will offer three-course university lunches for €1 to every student, extending a subsidy to tackle student food insecurity and ease living costs.
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China metals profits jump $21bn as Mideast war lifts exports
China metals profits rose $21bn in Q1 2026 after Middle East attacks disrupted Gulf aluminium and sulphur shipments, lifting Chinese exporters' margins.
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Ships shift offshore as Iran widens control of Hormuz
Ships reroute into Oman waters as Iran tightens control of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. escorts and raising risks for shipping and insurers.
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China orders firms to defy 5 US sanctions
China ordered firms on May 2 not to comply with US sanctions on five oil refiners, using a 2021 blocking mechanism to nullify US measures inside China.
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Nigeria to repatriate citizens after South Africa attacks
Nigeria will organise the return of citizens who opt to leave South Africa after attacks on foreign residents, a move with diplomatic and economic effects.
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Prates beats Della Maddalena, stakes title claim
Carlos Prates dominated Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night in Perth, scoring a third-round stoppage, convincingly, and pushing his case for a title shot.
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Voters will judge Trump on fuel and food prices
Fuel and grocery prices linked to Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz could determine how American voters judge President Trump in coming months.
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US Blockade of Iran Ports Leaves Millions Jobless
A US blockade of Iranian ports under Operation Economic Fury has driven up prices, disrupted trade and left millions unemployed, hitting households.
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Trump cites 1776 as proof presidents broke war-powers law
Trump said founders feared strong executives and some presidents bypassed war-powers laws, reigniting debate over who can authorise US military action.
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Family links Apam's Santseo tree to 13th-century ancestor
Family in Apam, Ghana, says the Santseo tree dates to a 13th-century ancestor, but no scientific dating exists. The claim affects culture and land rights.
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Rats and other small predators bite displaced Gazans at night
Displaced Gazans report rats and weasels in camps at night, spoiling food and clothes. Aid groups warn of disease risk and urge sanitation action.
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60m 'Giant' statue proposed for Dublin docks
Proposed 30-60m moving Giant at George's Dock would be a ticketed attraction with commercial displays and arts, after a council-backed feasibility study.
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11 Laois pupils win judges' award at VEX Worlds
Eleven Rosenallis pupils from Co Laois won a judges' award at the VEX Robotics Worlds in St Louis, highlighting rural STEM teaching and local fundraising.
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Article 42.7 tested as NATO ties fray
Rising US-EU tensions have prompted review of Article 42.7, the EU mutual-defence clause, to judge its credibility and the cost of stronger defence.
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Wheat Up 9% as War Premium Sparks Broad Crops Rally
Chicago wheat rose nearly 9% in February after US winter-wheat damage and Black Sea export disruptions forced short covering, lifting corn and soy values.
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Five charged over Elbit break‑in in Stuttgart — father says son held in near‑isolation
Five face trial in Stuttgart over an Elbit break-in. An Irish defendant's father says his son has been kept almost entirely in solitary detention.
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