White House says Hamas chose war by refusing to release hostages

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2025

White House says Hamas chose war by refusing to release hostages

08:16

Maersk says one of its ships transited Strait of Hormuz under US escort

07:45

HSBC says pre-tax profit fell 1.1% to US$9.4 bn in first quarter

07:32

Australia hikes key interest rate citing 'higher fuel prices'

07:19

Indonesia economy grew 5.6% in first quarter: stats agency

06:47

Nine killed in Colombia mine explosion: government

06:17

Taiwan leader says island has 'right to engage with the world'

05:24

China fireworks factory explosion kills 21, injures 61

01:54

14 miners trapped after explosion in Colombia: governor

00:31

China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship

04/05 23:57

Manchester City held 3-3 by Everton to hand Arsenal Premier League title advantage

04/05 22:27

Zelensky lands in Bahrain for talks on security cooperation: source in Ukrainian delegation to AFP

04/05 21:57

Zelensky says Ukraine will observe own truce with Russia from May 5–6

04/05 21:41

EU chief von der Leyen calls Iran's strikes on UAE 'violation' of international law

04/05 21:01

UAE announces all schools returning to remote learning

04/05 20:40

Russia threatens 'massive missile strike' on Kyiv if Ukraine breaks May 9 truce: defence ministry

04/05 20:24

Russian army declares unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9

04/05 20:21

Trump says 'no damage' from Iran's Hormuz strikes, except for SKorean ship

04/05 20:13

Tehran denies US sank six Iranian boats: state TV

04/05 20:11

Israel military official says army on high alert after US downs Iran missiles

04/05 20:01

US downed missiles, drones launched at ships by Iran: US admiral

04/05 20:00

US destroyed six Iran boats that threatened commercial ships: US admiral

04/05 19:46

UAE calls new attacks 'dangerous escalation', reserves right to respond

04/05 19:44

Iran says had 'no plans to target' UAE, as Emiratis report fresh strikes: state TV

04/05 19:27

Two injured after residential building in Oman targeted: state media

04/05 19:19

Two dead after car ploughs into people in Germany's Leipzig: mayor

04/05 19:18

Armenia has chosen path 'towards Europe': Macron

04/05 19:15

Three injured in strike targeting energy installation in UAE's Fujairah: authorities

04/05 19:06

Driver arrested after car ploughs into people in Germany's Leipzig: police

04/05 18:50

UAE defence ministry says four cruise missiles fired from Iran

04/05 18:49

Brent oil prices jump 5% on rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz

04/05 18:41

UAE defence ministry says Iranian drone, missile attacks targeting country

04/05 18:33

Russia lost ground in Ukraine in April, for first time since mid-2023: AFP analysis of ISW data

04/05 18:27

Drone strike causes fire at energy installation in UAE's Fujairah: statement

04/05 18:23

Several injured after incident involving car in Germany's Leipzig: police

04/05 18:11

Lebanese president says security deal with Israel must come before Netanyahu meeting

04/05 18:08

US Supreme Court temporarily restores mail access to abortion pill

04/05 18:01

Mali junta leader to take additional role as defence minister: decree

04/05 17:56

Hezbollah says fighters clashed with Israeli troops in south Lebanon

04/05 17:54

Iran Guards deny any commercial ships crossed Strait of Hormuz

04/05 17:08

Seoul says 'explosion and fire' on S. Korean ship in Hormuz strait

04/05 17:01

Rights group says Gaza flotilla activists facing abuse in Israel jail

04/05 16:17

Iran navy fired cruise missile 'warning shot' near US destroyers in Hormuz: state TV

04/05 16:14

US destroyers enter Gulf as part of ship escort mission: US military

04/05 16:02

UAE issues alert for 'potential missile threats'

04/05 15:53

Indian PM Modi claims election victory in opposition-held West Bengal state

04/05 15:46

'Strict precautionary measures' onboard ship with suspected virus deaths: operator

04/05 15:43

Canary Islands 'considered' for disembarking cruise ship with suspected virus deaths: operator

04/05 15:38

149 people, 23 nationalities aboard cruise ship with suspected virus deaths: operator

04/05 14:34

Cruise passengers not allowed in Cape Verde after virus deaths: authorities

04/05 14:19

UAE says Iran fired drones at ADNOC oil tanker in Hormuz

04/05 14:16

US military denies one of its ships hit in Strait of Hormuz

04/05 13:51

Pope Leo to meet US Secretary of State Rubio Thursday: Vatican

04/05 13:19

Missiles fired at US frigate in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian media

04/05 12:52

No need for travel restrictions after hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: WHO Europe

04/05 12:49

'Low risk' to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths: WHO Europe

04/05 12:33

Austria expels three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying: government

04/05 12:25

Four migrants found dead near Croatia-Slovenia border: police

04/05 11:40

Canada, Europe not 'destined to submit' to 'brutal' new world order: Carney

04/05 11:23

Russian strike on east Ukraine town kills four: governor

04/05 11:15

Iran foreign ministry says US must 'abandon its excessive demands'

04/05 10:11

NATO chief says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump on defence

04/05 09:43

South Korea's Kospi index soars over 5% to close at fresh high

04/05 09:31

Magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes central Philippines: USGS

04/05 09:22

Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz

04/05 08:59

Macron urges 'coordinated reopening' of Hormuz by US, Iran

04/05 06:23

Strait of Hormuz closure inflicting 'enormous impact' on Indo-Pacific: Japanese PM

04/05 05:01

North Korean club to play rare football match in South: Seoul

04/05 04:01

GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay

04/05 03:14

Australian inquiry opens public hearings into antisemitism, Bondi Beach shooting

04/05 01:44

Any US 'interference' in Hormuz would be ceasefire violation: Iran official

03/05 23:47

Trump: US will 'guide' ships out of Hormuz Strait from Monday

03/05 23:44

Trump says US holding 'very positive discussions' with Iran

03/05 23:40

Inter Milan win Serie A title

03/05 21:39

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

03/05 21:10

Germany's Merz says not 'giving up on working with Donald Trump'.

03/05 20:42

Three die from suspected respiratory virus on cruise ship: WHO

03/05 19:27

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualification

03/05 19:25

Barcelona beat Bayern Munich to reach women's Champions League final

03/05 19:11

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Madrid Open

03/05 18:33

Two die in 'respiratory illness' outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship: S. African health ministry