International News from Monday, May 4th, 2026
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Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday, expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way into his third term in office.
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared
The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police said on Monday, as others among the victims make their own way to seek treatment.
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United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
A United Airlines aircraft struck a light pole and a trailer on Sunday during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New Jersey State Police said.
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Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after US offers to help stranded ships
Iran's military warned US forces on Monday not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the US would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said.
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UAE President marks Armed Forces unification anniversary with message of strength, unityIn a statement marking the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the nation’s strength lies in its military, the unity of its society and the resilience of its development model.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE Armed Forces’ sacrifices and dedicationHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has marked the 50th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces with a statement praising their role, sacrifices and five decades of service in defending the nation and upholding its pride.
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More world leaders condemn Iranian attacks in calls with UAE PresidentLeaders from Jordan, Kurdistan region of Iraq and Israel have condemned the Iranian attacks on the UAE during phone calls with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
