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The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC from May 1, ending decades of membership and challenging Saudi Arabia’s influence. The move reflects tensions over quotas and strategy, and could weaken the group’s control of oil supply, though immediate market impact is limited by ongoing regional disruptions.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, days after warnings of a major tremor risk. No tsunami alert was issued and no damage or injuries were reported, while the Tomari nuclear power plant showed no abnormalities.
US President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted off stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington after reports of gunfire triggered a major security response. Secret Service agents evacuated Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other officials as guests took cover. A suspect was later apprehended, with no serious…
India has condemned a social media post shared by Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole”, calling the remarks “uninformed” and in poor taste. The post, tied to a US birthright citizenship debate, sparked political backlash and added strain to already tense US–India relations.
The US Department of Justice has ordered federal prisons to expand execution methods to include firing squads, gas asphyxiation and electrocution, alongside lethal injection. The move follows a prior moratorium and renewed support for capital punishment under President Donald Trump, drawing sharp criticism from opponents who call the policy cruel…
