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Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

Factbox-Airlines cancel flights in response to Middle East conflict

May 4 (Reuters) - Middle Eastern carriers have ramped up capacity after severe disruption from the Iran war, while airlines outside the Gulf reroute flights between Europe and Asia away from major hubs in the region.

US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war's fragile ceasefire

US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war's fragile ceasefire

The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian shares slip and oil prices retreat from latest flare in Iran tensions

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise

Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has traveled to the Philippines to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations

World shares mixed and oil prices retreat after the latest flare in Iran tensions

World shares mixed and oil prices retreat after the latest flare in Iran tensions

World shares are trading lower, following losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs

Shares mostly gain in Asia after Wall St hits new records, while oil slips

Shares mostly gain in Asia after Wall St hits new records, while oil slips

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies

For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home

For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home

For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

Fewer AAPI adults report hate incidents but racism concerns linger, new poll shows

A new poll indicates fewer Asian American and Pacific Islander adults are reporting overt anti-Asian attacks than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, May 5 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm

Japanese and Philippine defense chiefs have renewed alarm over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters and have agreed to start talks on a weapons transfer pact that will allow Tokyo to provide used destroyers to Manila’s navy

Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Premier League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Premier League 2025-26 Live Coverage & How to Watch

Coverage of Liverpool's Premier League game at Manchester United with lineup news, streaming options, and updates.