‘Plastic shock’ hits Asia as Iran oil crisis strangles supplies
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Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War
Nothing was disclosed about the peace plan, and there were conflicting signals from the Iranians about how seriously they were taking it. Source link
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice. Source link
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
The whale appeared to be unharmed by the collision, which was captured on video. Source link
Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States
People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said. Source link
Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Cease-Fire
new video loaded: Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Cease-Fire 0:25 Israel struck Beirut’s southern outskirts on Wednesday for the first time since a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon took effect last month. By Jackeline Luna May 6, 2026 Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla in International Waters 1:12 Trump Says U.S. Attacked Iranian Cargo…
Trump’s hopes for an Iran peace deal come with caveats
“Clearly, the administration thinks a deal is possible, given the way they publicly rolled out Project Freedom only to suddenly pause it hours later,” Grant Rumley, a former Middle East policy adviser to both the Biden and Trump administrations, told the BBC. Source link
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April. Source link
Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran. Source link
South Korea’s First Robot Monk Joins Country’s Largest Buddhist Sect
new video loaded: South Korea’s First Robot Monk Joins Country’s Largest Buddhist Sect Gabi is a robot monk and a new member of South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect. During a ceremony at the Jogye Temple in Seoul on Wednesday, the robot promised to follow orders and not hurt other robots. By Jorge Mitssunaga May 6,…