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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
May 5, 2026
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Nio Jumps 15% After First Quarterly Profit

Shares Surge on Heavy Volume Nio shares rose sharply on Tuesday, closing at $5.70, up 15.38%, after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker reported what it described as its first-ever quarterly net profit and posted results above expectations for fiscal Q4 2025 (ended Dec.
May 5, 2026
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UK Readies HMS Prince of Wales for Middle East

Carrier put on faster notice to move Britain has begun preparing the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for a potential deployment to the Middle East, the Ministry of Defence said. The work is focused on reducing the time
May 5, 2026
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Iran sets three-day farewell for Khamenei in Tehran

Ceremony begins Wednesday night at Imam Khomeini prayer hall Iran will begin public farewell ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran late on Wednesday, according to a senior official speaking to state media. The announcement comes days after Iranian
May 5, 2026
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S&P 500 pares losses as tech and defense rebound

Equities recover after early shock from weekend strikes U.S. stocks staged a broad recovery on Monday after selling off sharply earlier in the session, as investors reassessed the market impact of the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran over the weekend. The
May 5, 2026
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China Removes Lawmakers Ahead of Key Session

Fresh Shake-Up Before Annual Gathering Chinese authorities have confirmed the removal of 19 deputies from the country’s national legislature days before its yearly parliamentary meetings begin in Beijing. Among those dismissed are nine members of the armed forces, including senior officers. No
May 5, 2026
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Nvidia Q4 Earnings Soar on Data Center Boom

Revenue and profit surge past expectations Nvidia delivered fiscal fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, powered by continued strength in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Shares rose about 2% in extended trading following the release. Adjusted EPS: $1.62 vs. $1.53 expectedRevenue: $68.13 billion
May 5, 2026
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Four Years of War: Ukraine Marks Invasion Anniversary

Zelensky: Kremlin goals remain unmet Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion with ceremonies across the country and renewed expressions of support from European partners. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Vladimir Putin “has not achieved his goals” and pledged that
May 5, 2026
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Markets Pause as Policy Signals Take Center Stage

Investors wait for clarity on inflation and growth U.S. equity futures softened ahead of Friday’s opening bell as traders shifted their focus from weekly gains to a pivotal round of economic data. Contracts tied to the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average
May 5, 2026
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Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative

Global Summit Framed as Legacy Moment President Donald Trump unveiled a new international body dubbed the “Board of Peace,” presenting it as a cornerstone of his second-term foreign policy and a defining moment of his presidency. Speaking before representatives from at least
May 5, 2026