In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia ‘free and open’
Her foreign policy, articulated in a communist state, is likely to further rankle Beijing.
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Sweet dreams: Seoul holds ‘Power Nap Contest’ in sleep-deprived South Korea
Now in its third consecutive year, the sleep competition underscores a chronic issue for South Koreans.
Air India CEO search narrows to Singapore Airlines exec Kannan and insider Aggarwal, sources say
No final decision has been taken and it is possible another candidate may emerge as the favorite.
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
May 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran's nuclear programme for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. Four weeks
In Vietnam, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
The Japanese premier also called for Asian countries to cultivate "resilience" and the ability to "determine their own future".
Two people killed and over a dozen injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine
Russia is continuing to bombard Ukrainian cities daily with barrages of drones and missiles as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled in the wake of the war in Iran. Kyiv says its counter strikes targeting Russian oil facilities have been achieving success.
May You Live in Less Interesting Times
Resignations at the Venice Biennale, the fall of the art school, Édouard Glissant’s art collection, Tania Bruguera on political art, and much more.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - US Navy 'acting like pirates' - President Donald Trump said the US Navy was acting "like pirates" as he described an operation seizing a ship amid the tit-for-tat American blockade of Iranian ports. "We... land on top of it and
Honkai: Star Rail team designs characters with story first, combat second
We interviewed the Honkai: Star Rail developers to learn how the team designs so many characters, while keeping them unique.
Latest news bulletin | May 2nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
‘Singapore is a real priority for New Zealand’: PM Luxon committed to supplying food to Singapore
Both nations agree to work together to maintain supply chain resilience and ensure the continued flow of essential goods.
The Memo: Trump’s frustration on Iran boils over in attacks against media
President Trump’s frustration with media coverage of the war on Iran boiled over Thursday when he alleged that reporting from The New York Times was “seditious” and called CNN “stupid” and “the enemy.” Verbal fusillades against the media are commonplace for Trump, but the
Rescuers widen search in fatal central India boat accident as 4 remain missing
Army divers and specialised teams are combing deep waters as part of the ongoing operation.
Here’s a Better Idea Than Trying to Assassinate the President
Cole Allen , the 31-year-old California man who, by his own admission, armed himself and attempted to breach the security at this past weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, was officially charged this week with attempting to assassinate the president. The case—at least
GOP war powers resolution argument triggers a furor between Trump, lawmakers over Iran
The partisan battle over authorizing the Iran War has shifted to one of semantics, as the sides haggle over a contentious deadline created by a Vietnam-era law. On Friday, the conflict hit the 60-day mark — a critical marker under the 1973 War Powers Act — and Democrats are
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day
China's tourism market is a bright spot in domestic demand, injecting momentum into a economy facing pressure from weak consumption and a prolonged property downturn.
Nostalgia can be fatal
For hundreds of years, nostalgia was seen as a serious disease, with doctors across Europe scrambling for a cure. Hundreds of thousands of people died from it. In the original understanding of the term, it was a sort of homesickness. Soldiers from Switzerland were the first to
A mob hit in Ireland, a 10-year manhunt and an arrest in Dubai
Reputed cartel boss Daniel Kinahan lived a luxe life on the lam, largely in the open, until Irish authorities had him arrested near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper.
Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippine routes amid cockfighting outcry
The Philippines has a huge cockfighting industry, with Filipinos wagering tens of millions of dollars daily, according to some industry estimates.
Thailand says its oil reserves will cover 108 days amid energy volatility from Mid-East tensions
Average petrol prices in Thailand have increased, but remain lower than in regional neighbours.
Wildfire in north-east Japan under control, burns 1,633ha in 11 days
A total of eight buildings were burned in the blaze that began on April 22 in Otsuchi.
US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games
The system is designed to target surface vessels from land-based positions.
Korean Air bans roosters on US-Philippines routes amid cockfighting outcry
The US is an important source of roosters for these fights.
US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says
BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) - Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday in response to the announcement of U.S. plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. "Germany is on the right track" in this
US firm tests brain implant with patients in China in rare sign of cooperation between both sides
The Chinese government intends to develop several world-leading companies by 2030.
China railway handles record 24.8m passengers on May Day
This year’s May 1 figure for railway trips was 1.7 million higher than on the same day in 2025.
Spirit Airlines says it is going out of business and ending operations 'immediately' after 34 years
The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached.
Two teenagers killed in petrol station fire in Vietnam’s Da Nang
The flames reportedly started from the rear before rapidly spreading.
Monkey malaria cases rising in Sabah; 1 person dead: Malaysian health minister
Monkey malaria is transmitted from monkeys to humans through mosquito bites.
Israel's negotiations with Lebanon need Trump's intervention to avoid collapse
Despite the U.S.-Iran front heating up, the president still refuses to let Israel launch a large-scale campaign against Hezbollah. But to fulfill Israel's wishes of dismantling the group without such an operation would require significant aid to the currently incompetent
Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran
Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.
Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran hospital after 'cardiac crisis', foundation says
(Corrects paragraph 6 to add dropped words about Iran war) May 2 (Reuters) - Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was in an Iranian hospital after a "catastrophic deterioration of her health," including a "cardiac crisis", a foundation run by her family said. The secretary
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.
Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up
By Felix Light ASHGABAT, May 2 (Reuters) - From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago. In Berlin or San Francisco, this would be an everyday scene, but here in the capital of Turkmenistan,
Trump follows through on threats as he announces significant troop withdrawal from Germany
Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.
Don’t mistake Suu Kyi’s house arrest for Myanmar’s freedom
News that Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest has stirred deep emotions among Myanmar’s people and many abroad. For those who have long admired her courage in the face of persecution, it is natural to feel relief. After harsh conditions in prison, any
Post Malone Cancels First Few Weeks of ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Shows With Jelly Roll, Citing Need to Finish New Album: ‘We Ain’t Ready for Tour Just Yet’
Post Malone’s “Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2” just got smaller. The artist took to social media Friday night to announce that he was canceling the first few weeks of his outing in stadiums with Jelly Roll, saying that he wants to get his forthcoming album finished before hitting
Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film
Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public is allowed on just 8% of land Anger and momentum are building for Scottish style rights of access to mountains, meadows, rivers and woodlands in England where the public is allowed on just 8% of
Cannes Critics’ Week: Next Step Studio Sets Four Shorts Co-Created by Young Indonesian Directors
'Holy Crowd,' 'Original Wound,' 'Annisa' and 'Mothers Are Mothering' were co-written and co-directed by four international creatives.