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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Iran executes three protesters amid surge in death penalty cases, rights groups say | The National
Iran has executed three men connected to recent anti-government protests, human rights groups have said, amid what they describe as a broader escalation in the use of the death penalty against political prisoners.
· The National
Olivia Rodrigo mocks former Disney co-star Jake Paul’s boxing career in ‘SNL’ monologue
Olivia Rodrigo mocked her former Disney Channel co-star Jake Paul during her hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.”
· News.com.au
Senate minority to oppose convening of impeachment court — Padilla
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Robinhood Padilla said that the minority bloc will oppose the convening of the Senate as an impeachment court if the articles of impeachment (AI) against Vice President Sara Duterte is transmitted to the chamber.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Dubai malls introduce AI to monitor parking violations | The National
Three of Dubai’s biggest malls will now use AI to monitor parking violations and safeguard dedicated disabled spaces.
· The National
GM Korea April sales rise 14.7% on strong SUV exports
GM Korea said Monday it sold 47,760 vehicles in April, up 14.7 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas demand for its compact sport utility vehicles.
· Lee Ji-yoon
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
The treasurer's reality check on Anthony Albanese's bold childcare plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously said he wanted to deliver universal child care. (ABC News: Mark Moore)
· Stephanie Borys
NATO chief says Trump disappointed in Europe over Iran response
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned European leaders that U.S. President Donald Trump is disappointed with their reluctance to assist with the war in Iran.
· No Author
Driver arrested after wife killed in crash at Hong Kong border checkpoint
Vehicle rammed into cones and kiosk before turning sideways on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, police say
· Ambrose Li
Driver arrested after wife killed in crash at Hong Kong border checkpoint
Vehicle rammed into cones and kiosk before turning sideways on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, police say
· Ambrose Li
Kia tops Hyundai in Korea sales for first time since 1998
Kia said Monday it sold 277,188 vehicles worldwide in April, up 1 percent from a year earlier, with strong domestic demand helping it surpass its sibling Hyundai Motor in Korea for the first time since joining the group.
· Byun Hye-jin
Chinese companies see surge in demand for FIFA World Cup merchandise
World Cup fever is boosting demand for tournament-related merchandise and Chinese producers are working hard to deliver the goods.
· AfricaNews
Spotify to host exclusive live event for Le Sserafim ahead of new album release
Spotify will host an exclusive live event featuring Le Sserafim on May 21, a day ahead of the release of the group’s second LP, the music streaming service announced Monday.
· Lee Jung-joo
Money, power, exile: Inside an Iranian exile’s war on regime-linked wealth in Canada
Mira Nassiri was 15 years old when she began writing under a name that was not her own. To express her true thoughts freely, she needed to adopt a pseudonym and a surrogate character. That character, Iranian blogger Sarah Shams, existed only online. There was no record of her in school, nor any official trace of a p…
· ALEX WINSTON
US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks
After years of waiting, the US is close to delivering to Israel the first of at least six KC-46 midair refueling aircraft for future potential attacks on Iran and other distant targets, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday.
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Iran foreign ministry: US must abandon ‘excessive demands’
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has blamed the US for the slow pace of diplomacy to end the war, calling its demands in negotiations "excessive".
· Middleeasteye
Boeing faces civil trial over 737 MAX crash
NEW YORK, United States — Boeing is scheduled to return to court Monday to face its latest lawsuit over a deadly 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia, brought by the family of a young American NGO worker.
· Agence France-Presse
Nato's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten the message' from Trump | The National
European nations have "gotten the message" from US President Donald Trump after he expressed “disappointment” with their lack of support in the Middle East conflict, Nato’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has said.
· Sunniva Rose
North Korean club to play rare football match in South
SEOUL, South Korea — A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
Iran’s military has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump said the US will “help free up” ships stuck in the strategic waterway.
· Adam Hancock, Al Jazeera Staff
AFL umpire Nick Foot's betting agency role over after tribunal case
Nick Foot will no longer be employed by a sports betting agency to provide content. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson)
One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark
A truck driver has been lightly injured after a United Airlines plane clipped his vehicle and a streetlight as it approached Newark Airport in New Jersey on Sunday.
· Imogen James
Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion faces ‘unfair’ HK$40,000 costs
Online outlet cleared after year‑long review, but costs and penalties in other cases draw criticism of audit practices from journalists association
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion faces ‘unfair’ HK$40,000 costs
Online outlet cleared after year‑long review, but costs and penalties in other cases draw criticism of audit practices from journalists association
· Matthew Cheng
Pakistan Says It Helped Transfer Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized
Pakistan said Monday that it had facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from an Iranian ship, describing the move as a “confidence-building measure” coordinated with the United States and Iran.
· Elian Peltier
Asian Tour to tighten review process after golf rules row
HONGKONG, China — The Asian Tour said Monday it would tighten its rules review process after a decision at the weekend saw South Korea's Hur In-hoi at the centre of a major row.
· Agence France-Presse
'Officer safety is non-negotiable': Police demand answers over trackable tasers
The issue affects bluetooth-enabled tasers and body-worn cameras. (Four Corners: Sissy Reyes)
· Grace Tobin
GBy Grace Tobin
Grace is a two-time Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist and former 7.30 reporter. Before joining the ABC, she worked at 60 Minutes where she travelled extensively around Australia and on overseas assignments. In 2019, she produced a joint investigation with Nine Newspapers on Crown Casino which sparked tw…
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
WATCH: House panel approves impeachment report
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· The Manila Times
Global sales of Hyundai Motor down in April amid production decline
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Global sales of Hyundai Motor Co. fell in April from a year earlier, due to a decline in production and a backlog of orders caused by parts supply disruption, the carmaker said Monday.
· Kang Jae-eun
How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past
The city, once home to thousands of Jewish refugees, will be one of the first places in East Asia where the songs are brought back to life
· Jordyn Haime
How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past
The city, once home to thousands of Jewish refugees, will be one of the first places in East Asia where the songs are brought back to life
· Jordyn Haime
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.-----------------■ Lee urges careful deliberation on special probe over 'fabricated' charges against him under Yoon
· Kim Hyun-soo
G-Dragon’s agency apologizes over offensive wording on stage outfit
K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency apologized Monday after a stage outfit he wore at a concert in Macao drew criticism over Dutch phrases carrying racial and sexual connotations.
· Lee Seung-ku
Ulleungdo dried squid price reignites concerns of tourist overcharging
A video showing a 10-piece bundle of dried squid priced at 170,000 won ($116) at a shop on the North Gyeongsang Province island of Ulleungdo has sparked debate online over whether the price was excessive or simply reflected limited supply and high logistics costs.
· Lee Seung-ku
Military unit prepared for Yoon's martial law plan in first half of 2024: special counsel
A special counsel team investigating former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration said Monday it has found evidence suggesting the military's Defense Counterintelligence Command was preparing for martial law operations as early as the first half of 2024.
· Lee Seung-ku
Queensland government in ‘integrity crisis’ over alleged undisclosed affair between two ministers, opposition says
The Olympic Games minister, Tim Mander, and the child safety minister, Amanda Camm say they were not in a relationship when they were sworn in
· Joe Hinchliffe
Mar Roxas should run for president — Erice
MANILA, Philippines—Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice wants former Interior secretary Manuel Roxas to run for president in 2028.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Residents back home as explosion scene made safe
Residents who had to evacuate a residential area of Bristol after an explosion left two people dead and three others injured have been told they can return home.
· Clara Bullock
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
Steph Gilmore sparks bedlam on Gold Coast as surf great rolls back years with WSL win
More than 20 years after first wining the Gold Coast Pro as a schoolgirl, the 38-year-old was again crowned queen of Snapper Rocks
· Kieran Pender
ABC staff accept enterprise agreement after pay dispute strike
Thousands of staffers took part in the national broadcaster's first major strike in two decades, in March. (AAP: Dean Lewins)
Oil firms to raise diesel, gasoline prices on May 5
MANILA, Philippines—Diesel and gasoline prices will go up on Tuesday, May 5, while kerosene prices will decrease, oil companies said on Monday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Three dead from suspected outbreak of hantavirus on Atlantic cruise ship
An outbreak of a severe acute respiratory illness aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization (WHO) and South Africa's Department of Health said Sunday.
· AfricaNews
War on Iran has triggered a fundamental crisis of trust in the nuclear non-proliferation treaty
As diplomats convene in New York from 27 April to 22 May for the latest session of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference, its credibility is under unprecedented strain.
· Middleeasteye
Crew of Iranian ship siezed by US forces ‘evacuated to Pakistan’
The crew members of an Iranian ship that was seized by the United States after it “failed to comply” with the US blockade on Iranian ports has been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation, Pakistan’s foreign ministry has said.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Drone hits upscale Moscow tower as Russian capital readies for Victory Day parade
Tower just kilometres from the Kremlin hit after Russia scales back May 9 parade over security concerns
· Bloomberg