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World

May 12, 2026

U.S. secures $30 million settlement against PayPal over discriminatory investment programme

The settlement requires PayPal to launch a new small business initiative that excludes race, national origin, or other protected characteristics. 

PayPal
May 12, 2026

Bangladesh decries nationals’ death after Israeli drone strike in Lebanon

Earlier in April this year, another Bangladeshi migrant worker was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.

Lebanon
May 12, 2026

Trump rejects United Nations’ international migration forum declaration

Mr Rubio said, “Opening our doors to mass migration was a grave mistake that threatens the cohesion of our societies and the future of our peoples.”

U.S. President Donald
May 12, 2026

Nokia unveils agentic AI to boost broadband network efficiency globally

Ms Motley said the telecom industry was projected to invest about $6.2 billion in agentic AI by 2030.

Nokia Logo
May 12, 2026

eBay rejects GameStop’s $55 billion takeover offer

Mr Pressler pointed to eBay’s recent progress in strengthening its business and improving competition against major rivals such as Amazon.

Ebay
May 12, 2026

Yuan strengthens 6.8426 against dollar

This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

YUAN
May 12, 2026

More cases of Hantavirus may emerge in coming weeks: WHO

The Spanish government agreed on May 5 to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak was reported aboard the vessel.

WHO
May 12, 2026

Germany reaffirms commitment to development cooperation with Nigeria

Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to development cooperation with Nigeria amid global economic pressures.

Daniel Krull
May 12, 2026

UAE secretly bombed Iran amid U.S.-Israel airstrikes: Report

The strikes, which took place in early April, included an attack on a refinery in ‌Iran’s Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf.

Drone-damaged facility in UAE
May 12, 2026

Israel approves special military court for October 7 attack suspects

Israel has approved a special military tribunal to prosecute those involved in the October 7, 2023 attack carried out by Hamas and other extremist factions.

Israeli soldiers