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U.S. trade court rules against Trumps 10% tariff, but no relief yet for most traders

The court has provided relief to only the plaintiffs two small companies in the U.S. and Washington State with the tariff remaining on all other importers

8 May 2026 9:24 pm
Taiwan's Parliament approves $25 billion defence spending bill

Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.

8 May 2026 9:02 pm
Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Kremlin's WWII celebrations

Ukraine never said it would abide by Moscow's call to halt strikes and lambasted Russian leader Vladimir Putin for only wanting to pause fighting so he could stage a grand parade on Red Square on Saturday

8 May 2026 8:51 pm
Two Indian nationals onboard Hondius presently asymptomatic: Health Ministry

The Ministry added that it remains vigilant and is maintaining close coordination with World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international partners.

8 May 2026 7:30 pm
Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs, says public can draw its own conclusions

The Pentagon has been working on declassifying documents related to UFOs for years, and Congress created an office in 2022 to declassify material.

8 May 2026 6:55 pm
China confirms its support to Pakistan during last years war with India

Chinas South China Morning Post said an aviation engineer provided technical support to Pakistan during the four-day war last May

8 May 2026 6:12 pm
A government critic dies in custody in Rwanda, drawing calls for an independent probe

Many critics accuse of Rwandan President of crushing dissent with many seeing him as the architect of an authoritarian regime

8 May 2026 5:12 pm
The Doomsday Clock shows the danger but not the way out

The clock banks on the idea that if you show people a sufficiently frightening picture of their future, they will demand change. But history is clear that this strategy is flawed

8 May 2026 4:04 pm
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption

8 May 2026 3:23 pm
Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday

8 May 2026 2:47 pm
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at United Nations General Assembly

Kirti Singh highlighted the various extensive initiatives undertaken by India, including the use of digital technologies, to support its nationals abroad

8 May 2026 12:19 pm
U.K. local elections: Partial results show losses for Starmers Labour and wins for Reform U.K.

The votes are being widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Mr. Starmer, elected less than two years ago

8 May 2026 11:08 am
Trump says Iran talks advancing despite rising tensions at Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is negotiating with Iran despite a fresh exchange of fire, while maintaining that a ceasefire remains in place. Trump also suggested a deal could be reached soon, even as tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz.

8 May 2026 10:28 am
Death toll rises to 37 in China fireworks factory blast

The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunans Liuyang, known as Chinas fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports

8 May 2026 10:12 am
U.S. slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran

The deputy Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said

8 May 2026 8:29 am
U.S. isnt looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, say sources

The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week expanding the administration's authority to impose penalties on Cuba

8 May 2026 8:23 am
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued

8 May 2026 8:17 am
How Attenboroughs lush imagery hid a history of colonial harm

As David Attenborough turns 100, his legacy of bringing natures beauty to millions remains unmatched. However, his choice of aesthetics over politics sustained harmful colonial myths and obscured the violent realities of modern conservation

8 May 2026 7:34 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran

8 May 2026 7:12 am
U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

Irans military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehrans forces immediately and in retaliation attacked American military vessels

8 May 2026 5:08 am
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's global 10% tariff

The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington but it could open doors to further such outcomes

8 May 2026 4:03 am
International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes

The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

8 May 2026 3:03 am
Openness, not isolation, is the bedrock of the West

The Wests advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent

8 May 2026 2:07 am
Trump hails talks with Brazils Lula despite earlier tensions

Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well, Mr. Trump said

8 May 2026 1:15 am
Concerns mount over new Nepal governments use of ordinances and eviction drive

Analysts say the newBalendraShah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinancesand is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of illegal settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes

8 May 2026 1:04 am
Myanmar junta claims recapture of trade artery towards China

The military said it crushed errorist insurgent groups along a route linking the central and second largest city of Mandalay to the northern hub of Myitkyina, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from China's border.

7 May 2026 9:43 pm
Watch: DMK authorises Stalin to take decisions for a stable T.N. govt. | Above the Fold | 07.05.2026

From Tamil Nadus post-election power struggle with the DMKs AIADMK dilemma to Bihars Cabinet expansion, one year of Operation Sindoor, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - top stories of the day.

7 May 2026 9:26 pm
Irans President Pezeshkian says he met Supreme Leader Khamenei

What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, says President Masoud Pezeshkian

7 May 2026 9:23 pm
Philippines warns Chinese research ship in disputed waters

The research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33, which is capable of supporting submersible craft, was operating near a reef in the contested Spratly Islands chain, the Philippine Coast Guard said

7 May 2026 9:12 pm
WHO says now five confirmed cruise ship hantavirus cases

The WHO said it expected the outbreak on the MV Hondius, currently sailing from Cape Verde to the Spanish island of Tenerife, to be limited, so long as public health measures were properly implemented

7 May 2026 8:39 pm
Judge releases note that cellmate says he found after Epstein's suspected suicide attempt

They investigated me for month found nothing!!! said the short note from Epsteins cellmate revealing insights after Epsteins first suspected suicide attempt in jail

7 May 2026 5:52 pm
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Tension has grown as Russia's Victory Day celebrations approach and U.S.-led peace efforts gain no traction

7 May 2026 5:39 pm
Rubio in Vatican for talks with Pope Leo XIV after tensions over Trumps criticism

Several Italian commentators believe the U.S. Secretary of State was looking to smooth over relations with the pope for his own political ambitions as well as the upcoming midterm congressional elections and 2028 presidential race

7 May 2026 5:17 pm
Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported

Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines

7 May 2026 5:16 pm
Australian women and children linked to ISIS return from Syria, several arrested

There was a heavy police presence at Sydney and Melbourne airports as two groups arrived

7 May 2026 4:42 pm
Three children killed in explosion in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Police said the motorcycle had allegedly been parked outside the house of a man named Saddam Hussain by an unidentified individual shortly before the blast.

7 May 2026 4:23 pm
European Union strikes deal to ban sexualised AI deepfakes

Today, the EU has drawn a red line. AI must never be used to humiliate, exploit or endanger people. For the first time, EU legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications, centrist EU lawmaker Michael McNamara said

7 May 2026 4:10 pm
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since ceasefire

Iran ally Hezbollah has responded to those strikes by firing and launching armed drones towards Israeli soldiers

7 May 2026 3:00 pm
Sri Lankas former President Chandrika Kumaratunga wishes Vijay on remarkable achievement

I recall with pleasure the long and cordial association between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka and look forward to our continued friendly relationship under your governance, said Sri Lankas former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga

7 May 2026 1:33 pm
No-confidence vote topples Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Ahead of the vote, which he lost 22 to 26, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele heavily criticised the Nation's court for setting a dangerous precedent by ruling lawmakers must meet for the no-confidence motion

7 May 2026 1:32 pm
Narges Mohammadis family fears for jailed Nobel laureate's life if not moved to Tehran hospital

Narges Mohammadi remains in critical condition, and her family says security officials have so far prevented her transfer to the capital where she could get better treatment

7 May 2026 1:13 pm
Polls open in U.K. local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Starmer's center-left Labour Party is bracing for big losses in voting that will choose about 5,000 local councilors and a handful of mayors across England, as well as semi-autonomous parliaments in Scotland and Wales

7 May 2026 12:58 pm
China says ties with U.S. remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite disruptions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with members of a U.S. bipartisan congressional delegation in Beijing ahead of Donald Trumps visit to China

7 May 2026 12:47 pm
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for former Prime Minister in martial law case

An appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former Prime Minister to 15 years, over his involvement in then President Yoon Suk Yeols imposition of martial law in late 2024

7 May 2026 12:39 pm
Iran denies ship attack as Trump warns of renewed bombing, eyes deal

Tehrans embassy in Seoul said it firmly rejects and categorically denies allegations that its armed forces were behind a blast aboard the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, which caught fire on May 4

7 May 2026 12:25 pm
Hantavirus outbreak: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says monitoring U.S. travellers oncruise ship

The Department of State is leading a coordinated, whole-of-government response, including direct contact with passengers, diplomatic coordination, and engagement with domestic and international health authorities, the CDC said

7 May 2026 12:11 pm
Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine

Google in EU regulators crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy

7 May 2026 11:53 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail

U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

7 May 2026 7:54 am