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European leaders see Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone YEREVAN: European leaders on Monday said that US President Donald Trump’s snap decision to pull thousands of US troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is a fresh sign that Europe must take care of its own security. The Pentagon announced... Monday 4 May 2026
Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting SYDNEY: An inquiry into a shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival near Australia’s Bondi Beach heard Monday that Sydney’s Jewish community feared “catastrophe” was coming as antisemitic attacks rose. The federal royal commission... Monday 4 May 2026
Macron urges ‘coordinated reopening’ of Hormuz by US, Iran YEREVAN: French President Emmanuel Macron urged the United States and Iran Monday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a “coordinated” way, as the US military pressed ahead with a mission to escort ships out of the waterway. “What we want above... Monday 4 May 2026
UAE will remain a trusted and responsible partner in global energy markets, ADNOC CEO says DUBAI: UAE ADNOC Ceo ​Sultan al Jaber said on Monday the UAE will remain a trusted and responsible partner in global energy markets.  The move to exit OPEC ⁠serves UAE’s ‌national ‌interests ​and ‌long-term strategic... Monday 4 May 2026
Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalized in ‘critical’ condition: spokesman WASHINGTON: Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in “critical but stable condition,” his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every... Monday 4 May 2026
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 72,610 The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip has risen to 72,610 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 172,448, Gaza’s health authorities said Sunday. The authorities said... Monday 4 May 2026
Passenger jet clips lamppost, truck while landing at Newark NEW YORK: A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a lamppost and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... Monday 4 May 2026
Pakistan foreign minister discusses regional situation on call with Iran’s Araghchi KARACHI: Pakistan ​said Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar ‌held ‌a ​telephone ‌conversation ⁠with ​Iranian counterpart ⁠Seyed Abbas Araghchi on ⁠Sunday ‌night, where ‌both ​parties ‌discussed ‌the regional situation ‌and Pakistan’s ongoing... Monday 4 May 2026
Pakistan to start direct Hajj flights to Jeddah today as nearly 37,000 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia PESHAWAR: Pakistan will begin direct Hajj flights to Jeddah from today, Monday, the religious affairs ministry said, with nearly 37,000 Pakistani pilgrims already sent to the Kingdom since the pre-pilgrimage flight operation began last month.... Monday 4 May 2026
India’s Modi faces key test as vote count underway KOLKATA: Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories took... Monday 4 May 2026