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How the trade war shaped Chinese battery giant's Hong Kong debut
CATL, the biggest EV battery maker, raised about $4.6 billion in the world's largest IPO this year
 "How the trade war shaped Chinese battery giant's Hong Kong debut")
New national climate plans needed for economic growth, says UN's Stiell
UN climate negotiator urges nations to submit 'next generation' climate plans amid multiple crises
 "New national climate plans needed for economic growth, says UN's Stiell")
Indian-origin entrepreneur killed by homeless fellow Indian on Texas bus
An Indian man fatally stabbed 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a bus in Austin, Texas. The attack was unprovoked, and Kandel later admitted to the crime, citing a resemblance to his uncle
 "Indian-origin entrepreneur killed by homeless fellow Indian on Texas bus")
Chinese smartphone exports to US decline to lowest level since 2011
Investors fear a global trade war that would erode some of the US-China bilateral trade that reached $690 billion in 2024, decimating industries and raising prices for consumers
 "Chinese smartphone exports to US decline to lowest level since 2011")
WHO members back resolution for global pact to prevent future pandemics
The pandemic agreement and the resolution calling for its adoption will be discussed by the full plenary of the World Health Assembly on May 20
 "WHO members back resolution for global pact to prevent future pandemics")
Elon Musk confirms commitment to remain Tesla CEO for the next five years
The SpaceX and Starlink chief offered terse sentences and grew combative over questions regarding his businesses and how his involvement in American politics had affected his businesses
 "Elon Musk confirms commitment to remain Tesla CEO for the next five years")
Trump to make Golden Dome announcement on Tuesday, says US official
Trump plans to make a 3 p.m. (1900 GMT) announcement in the Oval Office with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the White House said in an update to the president's schedule
 "Trump to make Golden Dome announcement on Tuesday, says US official")
Chinese EV battery maker CATL debuts on Hong Kong exchange, raises $4.6 bn
CATL's listing, the largest globally this year, could be a nudge for other major mainland China firms that are already eyeing Hong Kong's equity markets
 "Chinese EV battery maker CATL debuts on Hong Kong exchange, raises $4.6 bn")
How a Maori haka protest brought New Zealand's Parliament to a halt
A haka performed by Maori MPs in protest of a proposed bill led to suspended Parliament proceedings in New Zealand and disciplinary action against the lawmakers
 "How a Maori haka protest brought New Zealand's Parliament to a halt")
EU, UK impose new sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers
Russia uses its shadow fleet of ships to transport oil and gas, or to carry stolen Ukrainian grain. The EU has now targeted almost 350 of the ships in total
 "EU, UK impose new sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers")
Spain hit by nationwide mobile network blackout weeks after power crisis
The mobile network blackout in Spain caused a loss of signal, inability to make calls, receive texts, or use mobile data, as well as access emergency numbers
 "Spain hit by nationwide mobile network blackout weeks after power crisis")
China's small boat landings on Taiwan spark new security concerns
Taiwan's coast guard has documented five cases totalling 38 Chinese citizens crossing the 160-kilometre (100-mile) wide Taiwan Strait
 "China's small boat landings on Taiwan spark new security concerns")
Mega-tsunami on the horizon? US coastal states may have only 10-min to flee
A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could trigger a devastating mega-tsunami, threatening Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest with little warning
 "Mega-tsunami on the horizon? US coastal states may have only 10-min to flee")
Second man charged over fires at properties linked to UK PM Keir Starmer
Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, from Romford, east London, is accused of arson with intent to endanger life, the Metropolitan Police said
 "Second man charged over fires at properties linked to UK PM Keir Starmer")
US tariff unpredictability poses credit risk for debt issuers: Moody's
Exporters are most directly exposed to US tariff changes, but most debt issuers face indirect effects, Moody's said
 "US tariff unpredictability poses credit risk for debt issuers: Moody's")
More severe storms hit central US as thousands recover from tornadoes
At least four tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma and Nebraska on Monday evening, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service
 "More severe storms hit central US as thousands recover from tornadoes")
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 60 people, say officials
Israel has launched another major offensive in the territory in recent days, saying it aims to return dozens of hostages held by Hamas
 "Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 60 people, say officials")
UK, France, Canada warn Israel over military action; Netanyahu hits back
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a joint statement, slammed Netanyahu for Israel's expansion of its war
 "UK, France, Canada warn Israel over military action; Netanyahu hits back")
B'desh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria in attempt to murder case
Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman granted his bail following an application by the accused
 "B'desh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria in attempt to murder case")
Indonesia on high alert after volcanic eruptions spew ash up to 5.5 km
Twin-peaked volcano, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, erupted eight times on Sunday and then again on Monday. Authorities expanded the exclusion zone to a radius of 6km around the crater
 "Indonesia on high alert after volcanic eruptions spew ash up to 5.5 km")