Israel killing Palestinians ‘like we haven't since 1967’, top commander says
Israel’s top commander in the occupied West Bank has said the army is killing Palestinians at levels “not seen since 1967”, according to Haaretz.
· Middleeasteye
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Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com,
· Tyler Durden
[Breaking] Korean vessel reports damage in Hormuz; no casualties
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Israel killing Palestinians ‘like we haven't since 1967’, top commander says
Israel’s top commander in the occupied West Bank has said the army is killing Palestinians at levels “not seen since 1967”, according to Haaretz.
· Middleeasteye
Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns
ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership
· Ralph Jennings
US tech can use China as ‘listening post’ for global edge, Washington think tank explains
ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership
· Ralph Jennings
[Breaking] Korean-flagged vessel sustains suspected strike in Hormuz; no casualties reported
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven
Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612
· Wynna Wong
‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven
Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612
· Wynna Wong
‘Misplaced euphoria’: Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock
Global economies could be "sleepwalking" into a "big recession", as investors continue to underplay the impact of the oil price shock, Amrita Sen, founder and director, market intelligence at Energy Aspect, told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe" on Monday.
· Hugh Leask
Banks are ready to support UAE's next phase of growth, Al Ghurair says | The National
Following a challenging period, the UAE is gearing up for its next phase of growth, and Mashreq Bank's Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair says banks are ready to support expansion.
· Aarti Nagraj
Trump Disapproval Rate Hits Career-High - War And Rising Costs Take Toll
Though tempered by the prospect of additional GOP gerrymandering of House districts in the wake of a pivotal Supreme Court decision, Democrats' hopes for a rout of Republicans in the approaching midterm elections are rising after a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found that President Trump's disapproval rating i…
· Tyler Durden
'Killing like we haven't killed since 1967': Israeli commander reportedly lauds West Bank tactics | The National
A senior Israeli military official said the army discriminates in its response to stone-throwing attacks in the occupied West Bank based on whether the perpetrators are Palestinians or Jews, and that Israel is “killing like we haven’t killed since 1967”.
· Thomas Helm
UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE's departure from OPEC, dominated by ally-turned-rival Saudi Arabia, was not targeted at anyone but is part of a broader plan to future-proof its economy, the country's oil chief said Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
World Liberty Financial hits back at crypto billionaire Justin Sun with a defamation suit, claim he was betting against token
World Liberty Financial is hitting back at crypto billionaire Justin Sun with a defamation suit — and claims he was betting against the very token he was publicly hyping as “one of the biggest projects in crypto” as part of an alleged short-and-distort scheme.
· Lydia Moynihan
Warsh's take on Fed independence is met with confusion and some concern
Most people don't know and don't have much reason to care what a currency swap line is, except that the financial instrument could soon help markets understand what Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's unique ideas about Fed independence really mean.
· Steve Liesman, Matt Peterson
UK food prices on track to rise by 50% since start of cost of living crisis
Beef and olive oil costs increase the most as climate and energy shocks drive inflation, research suggests
· Simongoodley
Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal
Move follows surge in claw and pinball machines across city, sparking concern over addiction to games with gambling elements
· Edith Lin
Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal
Move follows surge in claw and pinball machines across city, sparking concern over addiction to games with gambling elements
· Edith Lin
Temperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday
A photo from a weather watcher in Hagley, Worcester
· Helen Willetts
Trump officials threaten UN budget cuts as US pushes ‘trade over aid’ agenda
US seeks free-market private investment deals over development assistance as experts warn of ripple effects
· Edwardhelmore
Self Driver review – driver who signs up for sinister app offers Travis Bickle take on the gig economy
A desperate cabbie joins a service that directs him down a shadowy path in this interesting, less-is-more satirical thriller
· Peterbradshaw
The public sector chief’s wedding official who set tongues wagging
Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: the deputy premier’s celebrant services cause a stir, senior figures’ uranium shares, an inflation-driven pay bump amid budget blues, and more.
· Matt Dennien, James Hall
Europe Will Lose Billions In Revenue If US Military Bases Shut Down
Europe is in far greater economic trouble that most people realize. In an April 2026 report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), it was reveled that the UK's GDP per capita is lower than all 50 U.S. states, including the poorest, Mississippi. While the majority of Britons mistakenly believe the UK is as wealt…
· Tyler Durden
‘I can’t feel my leg’: Israeli gunfire disables teenagers in West Bank
Nablus, occupied West Bank – Islam Madani says families and young people from the Askar refugee camp would once congregate beneath the olive trees on the slopes of Tel Askar, a hilly area in the north of the occupied West Bank which is home to the camp.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Presidential policy chief forecasts slower housing price growth beginning in May
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The local housing market may see slower price growth starting in May, when the government is set to end tax benefits to owners of multiple homes, the presidential chief of staff for policy forecast Monday.
· Park Boram
China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?
New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
· Xinyi Wu
China, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payments – a boost for the global yuan?
New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links
· Xinyi Wu
Fixing methane mega-leaks could boost energy stock amid crisis, report says
International Energy Agency analysis shows methane leaks remained at near-record highs in 2025
· Agencies
Hong Kong tax revenue rises 22% to HK$458 billion
Stamp duty surged 61 per cent as trading and property deals picked up, while profits and salaries tax also recorded solid gains
· Oscar Liu
Hong Kong tax revenue rises 22% to HK$458 billion
Stamp duty surged 61 per cent as trading and property deals picked up, while profits and salaries tax also recorded solid gains
· Oscar Liu
Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market
China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
· Nicholas Spiro
Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market
China’s relative resilience to the energy shock and its cheap and abundant electricity supply are an advantage in the AI race
· Nicholas Spiro
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
· Alice Li
Asia races to de-risk critical minerals supply chain with new financing tool
Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge
· Alice Li
All-Time High 55% Of Americans Say That Their Financial Situations Are Getting Worse
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse,
· Tyler Durden
Yen briefly jumps in Asia trade, putting investors on high alert
The yen jumped in Asia on Monday, as traders remained on edge over the potential for Japanese authorities to step back into the market after last week’s intervention to curb declines.
· No Author
Asian currency debt gains favor as investors cut dollar exposure
Hong Kong dollar bond issuance has gained traction in recent years as the market is viewed as relatively low‑risk. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
· Staff Writer
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
VIENNA — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to "market stability."
· Associated Press
Kia's global sales up in April, outpace Hyundai in home market
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Monday its global sales rose slightly from a year earlier, supported by robust demand for its Sportage compact SUVs.
· Kang Jae-eun
Drone gun-running ring from Jordan to West Bank busted, five suspects indicted
A joint operation by the Shin Bet, the Israel Police Southern District Major Crimes Unit, and the Israel Defense Forces has uncovered a weapons smuggling network operating from the eastern border into the West Bank, authorities announced, with five suspects, four of them Israeli citizens, now indicted.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
April's household loans by major banks reach highest level since October
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Household loans by major banks last month increased the most since October on a rise in mortgage loans, financial data showed Monday.
· Park Sang-soo
UAE industrial sector contribution jumps 70% to Dh200bn, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says | The National
The contribution of the UAE's industrial sector to the national economy has grown by 70 per cent to Dh200 billion and investment in strengthening the country's industrial base is no more a choice but a necessity, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said on Monday.
· Sarmad Khan
US pressure mounts on Seoul over Hormuz coalition
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Kospi hits fresh peak as chip-led rally extends
SK hynix tops W1 quadrillion in market cap, powering gains
· Choi Ji-won
Samsung, Mirae take early lead in Korea's first single-stock ETF race
Eight firms launch Samsung, SK hynix ETFs as fee caps shift battle to execution
· Choi Yeon-jae
BOK senior deputy gov. says time to consider rate hike on solid growth
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Ryoo Sang-dai, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK), has said it is time to consider a rate hike, citing the country's better-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter.
· Kim Boram
Jim Chalmers rules out fuel excise extension and downplays hopes for tax relief in ‘most responsible’ budget yet
The treasurer also says May federal budget will play ‘helpful not harmful role in fight against inflation’
· Patrick Commins
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
The body of Nayef Samaro, 26, who was killed in clashes with Israeli forces, is brought to Rafidia Hospital in the West Bank city of Nablus, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
· The Associated Press
Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
Some 560,000 tonnes of clothes are estimated to be thrown away in Japan each year – about 70 per cent of new clothing supplied to the market
· Kyodo