Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News
<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 2, 2026: 30-year rates moved higher this week
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5ODOQB7KiXyJ2VsO6ZbrNw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzU7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-04/86ef4c20-03dd-11ef-b7af-5ddf7b57fe6e" style="width: 100%;" /><div>These are today's mortgage and refinance rates, Saturday, May 2, 2026. According to Zillow, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.20%, up 11 basis points this week. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate is up eight basis points this week to 5.66%.</div></div>
U.S. criticizes Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal
The United States has sharply criticized Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid agreement worth more than one billion dollars.
Malaria vaccine rollout shows promise for children in Cameroon
Some mothers in Cameroon said they saw vast improvements in their children's health after the rollout of malaria vaccines.
Kenya floods leave roads impassable in Syokimau
Motorists and residents in Syokimau, Machakos County, just southeast of Nairobi, are facing major disruption after heavy rains triggered flooding in the area.
Don’t mistake Suu Kyi’s house arrest for Myanmar’s freedom
News that Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest has stirred deep emotions among Myanmar’s people and many abroad. For those who have long admired her courage in the face of persecution, it is natural to feel relief. After harsh conditions in prison, any improvement in her daily life is […]The post Don’t mistake Suu Kyi’s house arrest for Myanmar’s freedom appeared first on Asia Times.
Old and new Gulf faultlines exposed by Iran war
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers’ cartel OPEC. Its decision is the latest sign that the war in the Middle East has not only deepened animosities between Iran and its Gulf neighbors, but among the Gulf states too. Founded in 1960, OPEC is a […]The post Old and new Gulf faultlines exposed by Iran war appeared first on Asia Times.
Donroe Doctrine is becoming everything China feared
On April 28, the State Department issued a joint statement “in solidarity with Panama” in response to an uptick in detentions of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports, which it characterized as “a blatant attempt to politicize maritime trade.” This comes on the heels of a targeted lawfare campaign by American and Panamanian officials to dispossess […]The post Donroe Doctrine is becoming everything China feared appeared first on Asia Times.
Why experts say this nuclear development cycle is strongly underpinned
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEC1O0P5_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Why experts say this nuclear development cycle is strongly underpinned</div></div>
Forefront Tech closes $100 million IPO on NASDAQ
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXMPEA7D094_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Forefront Tech closes $100 million IPO on NASDAQ</div></div>
Japanese PM Takaichi lands in Hanoi to address sharp investment decline
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet Vietnamese leader To Lam in Hanoi on Saturday as both nations seek to bolster economic ties following a significant contraction in Japanese capital flows into Vietnam.</div></div>
Spirit Airlines to cease operations Saturday after failed rescue talks
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Spirit Airlines to cease operations Saturday after failed rescue talks - Reuters</div></div>
Japanese PM Takaichi arrives in Hanoi to address sharp investment decline
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXMPECA609U_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Japanese PM Takaichi arrives in Hanoi to address sharp investment decline</div></div>
Morgan Stanley sees a buying opportunity in this e-commerce stock
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Morgan Stanley sees a buying opportunity in this e-commerce stock</div></div>
Trump likens U.S. Navy to ’pirates’ amid profitable Iranian ship seizures
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXMPED3M02J_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Trump likens U.S. Navy to ’pirates’ amid profitable Iranian ship seizures</div></div>
FDA approves Pfizer-Arvinas breast cancer pill Veppanu for advanced cases
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>FDA approves Pfizer-Arvinas breast cancer pill Veppanu for advanced cases</div></div>
Trump bypasses Congress to approve $8.6bn in Middle East arms sales
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/Patriotmissilesystem_800x533_L_1671001109.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Trump bypasses Congress to approve $8.6bn in Middle East arms sales - Reuters</div></div>
States move to ban private equity law-firm acquisitions as backlash intensifies
<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/" style="width: 100%;" /><div>States move to ban private equity law-firm acquisitions as backlash intensifies</div></div>
Soylent founder’s latest bet is on insurance for robots
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>In the not-so-distant future, humanoid robots will fold your laundry, weed your garden and feed your dog. This is the world Justice Laub, CEO of Boop, is counting on with the launch of his new insurance technology company for humanoid robots. “Soon, robots are going to be everywhere,” said Laub. Alongside Rob Rhinehart, the founder of meal replacement company Soylent, and Alex Hoenigmann, a former marketer at Red Bull, Laub founded the insurtech startup for non-human companions in November and i</div></div>
Coinbase secures stablecoin yield compromise, paving way for U.S. crypto bill
<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Investing.com -- Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN) announced Friday that a breakthrough agreement has been reached regarding stablecoin yield provisions, potentially breaking a months-long legislative stalemate in the U.S. Senate.</div></div>