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Houthis claim 2 attacks in Gulf of Aden, another unreported in Indian Ocean
The Houthis insist their assaults will continue as long as Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip goes on
 "Houthis claim 2 attacks in Gulf of Aden, another unreported in Indian Ocean")
Fire breaks out at Lahore airport, Hajj flights, immigration affected
The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the immigration counter of the Lahore Airport, affecting Hajj flights scheduled to depart from today
 "Fire breaks out at Lahore airport, Hajj flights, immigration affected")
26-year-old Indian student missing in Chicago since May 2: Police
The incident is the latest in a string of troubling cases on the safety and security of Indian students in the US
 "26-year-old Indian student missing in Chicago since May 2: Police")
Severe storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central, southeastern US
More than 135,000 customers had lost power in the state as of Wednesday evening, according to PowerOutage.us
 "Severe storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central, southeastern US")
House rejects Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, chaos lingers
Colleagues booed in protest. But Greene soldiered on, criticising Johnson's leadership as pathetic, weak and unacceptable
 "House rejects Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, chaos lingers")
Putin's next target after Ukraine may be Nato's Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia
With the addition this year of Sweden and last spring of Finland to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, the Baltic Sea has been dubbed a 'Nato lake' by some analysts
 "Putin's next target after Ukraine may be Nato's Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia")
Casualties rise in Myanmar's war as forces tighten noose around military
There is pressure on all fronts from powerful militias drawn from Myanmar's ethnic minority groups and newer resistance forces
 "Casualties rise in Myanmar's war as forces tighten noose around military")
Defence attacks Daniels' credibility as she returns to stand against Trump
Daniels' testimony was an extraordinary moment in what could be the only criminal case against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to go to trial before voters decide
 "Defence attacks Daniels' credibility as she returns to stand against Trump")
Efforts to improve people's lives have fallen short: S Korea's President
As part of a major policy push, Yoon also said a new government ministry would be created to address the country's record low birth rate and fast-ageing society
 "Efforts to improve people's lives have fallen short: S Korea's President")
BOJ board turned hawkish in April, many saw need for more rate hikes
The debate underscores BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda's recent remarks signalling the chance of multiple rate hikes ahead, and heightens the possibility of an increase in short-term borrowing costs
 "BOJ board turned hawkish in April, many saw need for more rate hikes")
US sends warship through Taiwan Strait weeks before Lai takes office
The latest mission's timing was extra sensitive, given it took place ahead of the May 20 inauguration of Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te, a man who China says is a dangerous separatist
 "US sends warship through Taiwan Strait weeks before Lai takes office")
Paramount Global in talks to open its books to Sony Pictures and Apollo
A special committee of Paramount's board that is evaluating the company's options allowed an exclusivity period to lapse in its deal discussions with Skydance last week
 "Paramount Global in talks to open its books to Sony Pictures and Apollo")
BoE likely to move closer to first rate cut since 2020 as inflation falls
The big question for investors is whether the BoE suggests that a cut could come in June - when the European Central Bank has already signalled it will reduce borrowing costs
 "BoE likely to move closer to first rate cut since 2020 as inflation falls")
Job market squeeze in UK eases in April, permanent hiring down: Survey
For months the REC survey has painted a weak picture on hiring and pay for newly employed workers that has mostly not carried over to official measures of the broader labour market
 "Job market squeeze in UK eases in April, permanent hiring down: Survey")
Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max
Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and chose from an ad-free or ad-supported plan. No prices were disclosed
 "Disney, Warner Bros to start streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max")
Will not compromise further with Israel to win Gaza ceasefire: Hamas
Izzat El-Reshiq, a member of Hamas' political office in Qatar, said in a statement late on Wednesday that the group would not go beyond a ceasefire proposal
 "Will not compromise further with Israel to win Gaza ceasefire: Hamas")
US may ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions: Raimondo
The White House said in February the Commerce probe was being opened because vehicles "collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers
 "US may ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions: Raimondo")
Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments
Hungary's foreign minister, Pter Szijjrt, told a news conference on Monday that Xi and Hungarian officials would sign at least 16 bilateral agreements during the visit
 "Xi Jinping arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments")
Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96
While in office, McCloskey also was known for befriending Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and criticised Israeli influence on American politics
 "Pete McCloskey, congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96")
Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms
The civil defense agency's own urgent warning asking displaced residents not to return to flooded areas also stressed the risk of disease transmission
 "Brazil reels from massive flooding as it faces risk from new storms")