Mets could face daunting trade deadline reality if ship keeps sinking — again
Three months remain before the trade deadline for the Mets to prove they are contenders.
· Joel Sherman
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Quezon City taps TikTok Shop to expand MSME market reach
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government tapped TikTok Shop to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expand their market reach through digital platforms, as around 300 business owners and staff joined the Unlad Lokal Roadshow Caravan.
· James Daniel Danio
Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Hurricanes vs. Flyers
The Hurricanes and Flyers face off in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in history on Saturday.
· Sean Treppedi
DOST to boost semiconductor industry with new nanoscale analysis facility
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently unveiled equipment that can analyze materials and detect defects at a nanoscale level, helping companies improve product quality and reduce delays in the production of electronic devices like smartphones and laptops.
· The Manila Times
Japan Buys Russian Oil for the First Time Since Hormuz Closure
Japan is set to receive its first shipment of Russian crude oil since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, Japanese media reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
· The Moscow Times
UKMTO reports 'suspicious approach' off Yemen, urges caution
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of a “suspicious approach” 84 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s al-Mukalla.
· Middleeasteye
Less financial stability, smaller social safety nets: inside the gen Z investing boom
Apps, AI tools and shaky job prospects are pushing gen Z into markets earlier, blending caution with risk-taking
· Jenna Zaza
S. Korea signals careful assessment, response after U.S. moves to raise tariffs on EU
SEOUL, May 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will carefully assess how the Trump administration's move to raise tariffs on the European Union (EU)'s autos and trucks could affect its own trade deal with the United States and respond accordingly, a Cheong Wa Dae official said Saturday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Trump says US navy like ‘pirates’ while seizing a ship in Iranian blockade
US president says ‘we took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business’
· Agence France-Presse
European Commission says will ‘keep options open’ over Trump tariff threat
The European Commission said it will “keep our options open” as the EU weighs U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on automobiles and auto parts from Europe, raising the prospect of a transatlantic trade war.
· Rory O’Neill
Johnathan Williams looks to complete unfinished business with Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines — Comebacking Phoenix import Johnathan Williams III knows there’s a lot of work to be done as the Fuel Masters try to barge into the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.
· Richard Dy
China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands
Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan
· Sylvia Ma
China’s live music boom spreads to smaller cities as consumption drive expands
Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan
· Sylvia Ma
US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz
The US is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Associated Press
Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’
Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000
· Connor Mycroft
Hong Kong records 13% rise in mainland Chinese visitors on day 1 of ‘golden week’
Over 300,000 inbound trips made throughout day, while outbound journeys by residents hit more than 430,000
· Connor Mycroft
Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies
The Pentagon has said that it has reached deals with major artificial intelligence firms to integrate their advanced AI capabilities into the agency's classified networks.
· RT
Pentagon strikes deals with top AI companies
The Pentagon has said that it has reached deals with major artificial intelligence firms to integrate their advanced AI capabilities into the agency's classified networks.
· RT
Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse
From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis
· Anthony Rowley
Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse
From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis
· Anthony Rowley
Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain high-grade on robust fiscal buffers | The National
Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain at a high-grade level with their outlooks stable, underpinned by strong fiscal buffers enabling them to cope with the current geopolitical crisis, new reports from ratings agencies have shown.
· Alvin R Cabral
Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jee Geronimo
US warns shipping companies of sanctions over Iran payments
An Emirati patrol boat, left, is near a tanker anchored in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from a coastal road near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
· Adam Schreck
Korea adds Toss to large business group list after stock market boom
FTC designates Toss as new publicly disclosed business group; Kiwoom and DB also climb in rankings
· Choi Yeon-jae
UAE supply chain plan to protect against external shocks in 'uncertain world' | The National
Analysts have hailed an initiative to protect supplies of key commodities in the UAE as evidence of the country’s determination to prevent regional conflict from disrupting the economy and day-to-day life.
· Daniel Bardsley
Spirit Airlines ceases operations after 34 years amid financial struggles and high oil prices
Company had struggled to increase post-pandemic demand before war in Iran pushed up jet fuel costs
· Lauren Aratani
'Very profitable business': Trump says US Navy seizing Iranian oil ‘like pirates’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the US Navy was acting “like pirates” in seizing Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Who owns Novitex: Iran's largest crypto exchange used by IRGC to move millions - explainer
The sons of a powerful family with close ties to Iran’s new supreme leader control the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, transforming it from a startup into a conduit to the global economy used by both blacklisted state institutions and ordinary citizens.
· REUTERS
The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births?
The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key
Apple leads Wall Street to more records as oil prices pull back
NEW YORK — The US stock market set more records Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. Easing oil prices also helped steady the stock markets around the world that were still open on the May Day holiday.
· Associated Press
Khamenei urges focus on domestic production, calls for economic jihad
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, urged citizens to focus on economic resilience, calling for what he described as an “economic and cultural jihad” in a Labour Day message.
· Middleeasteye
Japan’s Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
· Kyodo
Japan’s Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
· Kyodo
Workers’ Day in North Korea
North Korea commemorated the 136th International Workers’ Day with nationwide events, underscoring the working class’ role in advancing its economic development plan.
· Byun Hye-jin
After Kentucky Oaks win, trainer Chad Brown hopes for double with Emerging Market in Kentucky Derby
Always a Runner (9) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
· Gary B Graves
Comeback trail: can foreign marques regain lost ground amid China’s EV revolution?
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
· Daniel Ren
Comeback trail: can foreign marques regain lost ground amid China’s EV revolution?
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals
· Daniel Ren
Mills Drops Out In Maine Governor's Race As Oysterman With Nazi Tattoo Becomes Democratic Frontrunner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign Thursday morning, citing a lack of financial resources. That's the official explanation. The more accurate one is that the polls showed her trailing badly to Graham Platner, an oysterman from coastal Maine with no electoral experience.
· Tyler Durden
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Donald Trump is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% in a sharp escalation of trade tensions with Brussels.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump says US will increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week
US President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent next week, claiming that the regional bloc is not complying with a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
· Yonhap
Durian Express? New Southeast Asia rail service cuts fruit prices in China
A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit
· Ralph Jennings
Durian Express? New Southeast Asia rail service cuts fruit prices in China
A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit
· Ralph Jennings
This Is The Salary Needed To Live Comfortably In US Cities
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in a major American city? Increasingly, the answer is a six-figure salary.
· Tyler Durden
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices
Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, said oil companies must pass on the benefits of a government fuel tax cut to consumers, as Berlin moves to cushion the impact of rising energy costs.
· Middleeasteye
Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining
· Guardian staff and agencies
US sanctions China-based oil terminal over Iran trade
The US Department of State said it has imposed sanctions on multiple entities, an individual and a vessel involved in the trade of Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical products.
· Middleeasteye
Anti-ICE DSA protesters descend on LA Home Depot for sit-in
Business at a Los Angeles Home Depot came to a screeching halt when anti-ICE DSA protesters barged their way into the business and refused to leave.
· California Post Staff
Here’s how to crush Tehran in three moves
The small group of Islamist regime loyalists now ruling Iran by committee may be able to fool the world with AI-generated propaganda videos, paper statements attributed to an invisible ayatollah and ChatGPT-scripted posts on X, but they can’t escape the reality of an American naval blockade pushing their economy off…
· Richard Goldberg