Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fears that Britain is headed towards a hung Parliament. Sunak has urged his cabinet to come together in the face of mounting Labour popularity. Watch in for more details!

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Indian startup funding has witnessed a significant turnaround in 2024. After a challenging 2023 marked by a funding winter, startups have collectively raised over $1 billion in April 2024 alone. This represents a substantial increase compared to the same month last year when funding barely reached half a billion dollars.

Indian startups secure over $1 bn in funding across 124 deals

Sixteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Rafah city, the news agency AFP reported early Monday (May 6), citing medics and first responders. In other news, multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City on Saturday (May 4), as per the New York City Police Department. &nbsp;

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Sixteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Rafah city, early Monday (May 6). "The toll of martyrs in Rafah reached 16," emergency first responders told AFP, adding that seven people from one family and nine from another family were killed.&nbsp;

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Multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City. However, the&nbsp;NYPD&nbsp;found the threats to be 'fake'.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported.

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The death toll after heavy rains which led to floods in southern Brazil rose to at least 78, said local authorities on Sunday (May 5), as they scrambled to rescue people from what is being called the region’s largest-ever climate catastrophe.

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Latin America's transit powerhouse Panama elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president. Deemed an investor favourite candidate, Mulino rose to the favour of voters by pledging to revive the economy, crack down on drug cartels and shut down&nbsp;illegal migration routes to the United States.&nbsp;

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Sixteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Rafah city, the news agency AFP reported early Monday (May 6), citing medics and first responders.

Sixteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Rafah city, the news agency AFP reported early Monday (May 6), citing medics and first responders. In other news, multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City on Saturday (May 4), as per the New York City Police Department. Click on the headlines to read more: Gaza war: 16 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Rafah after Hamas killed 3 IDF soldiers Sixteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip's Rafah city, early Monday (May 6). "The toll of martyrs in Rafah reached 16," emergency first responders told AFP, adding that seven people from one family and nine from another family were killed. Dozens of Jewish sites receive disturbing bomb threat emails in NYC: Report Multiple emails containing disturbing bomb threats were sent to more than two dozen Jewish institutions and synagogues in New York City. However, the NYPD found the threats to be 'fake'. Bodies found in well in Mexico confirmed to be of missing American, Australian surfers Mexican authorities confirmed on Sunday (May 5) that the families of one American and two Australian surfers who went missing in Baja California on April 26 have identified their bodies, the news agency Reuters reported. Death toll after floods in southern Brazil rises to 78, more than 115,000 displaced The death toll after heavy rains which led to floods in southern Brazil rose to at least 78, said local authorities on Sunday (May 5), as they scrambled to rescue people from what is being called the region’s largest-ever climate catastrophe. Panama elects new president on pro-investor, migrant trail shutdown plank Latin America's transit powerhouse Panama elected Jose Raul Mulino as its new president. Deemed an investor favourite candidate, Mulino rose to the favour of voters by pledging to revive the economy, crack down on drug cartels and shut down illegal migration routes to the United States. WATCH | Israel war: CIA Chief leaves for emergency meeting with Qatari PM, say reports

Morning news brief: 16 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Rafah; Jewish sites in NYC receive bomb threats; & more

A blue corner notice has been issued against Prajwal Revanna over sex abuse case. According to reports Prajwal Revanna is absconding and is currently in Germany. Blue collar notice authorises Interpol to collect information about a person's identity, location or activities related to a criminal investigation. Watch in for more details!

India: Blue corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna

In a surprising turn of events, electric vehicle startup Pravaig dynamics has extended job offers to interns whose summer internships at tesla were recently revoked. This follows a cost-cutting measure by tesla CEO Elon Musk, which resulted in a global workforce reduction of over 10%. Impacted included hundreds of employees and the entire 500-person supercharger division.

Indian EV startup offers alternative path for Tesla interns

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Israeli strikes on Rafah kill at least 22 - Xi Jinping arrives in France - Russia holds rehearsal for victory day parade - No pressure can stop US, says Israel PM Netanyahu - Brazil flooding kills at least 28

Russia holds rehearsal for victory parade | Brazil flooding kills at least 78

The US has shared astonishing evidence along with the UK - it indicated a strong possibility that the Covid virus originated from a Chinese lab in January 2021.

US shared Covid lab leak intel with UK, Mike Pompeo presented info: Reports

US Corn and Soybean futures spiked to their highest levels in 2024. The culprit? Climate change. But what impact will the price rises have on the consumer? That's what this report decodes.

How Climate Change is impacting food bills | World Business Watch

Investors awaiting trump media’s earnings report will have to exercise patience. The US Securities and exchange commission has indefinitely postponed the release. Watch in for more details!

Investors await Trump media's financial report amid audit fallout

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Paris on Sunday. The President lauded the bilateral ties between China and France. This praise comes in the backdrop of ongoing trade disputes with the EU. Not just the EU but several major economies, including the US, have raised concerns over China’s trade practices.

Xi Jinping makes ‘rare’ visit to Paris amid trade disputes

Paytm is undergoing a leadership reshuffle following the resignation of chief operating officer Bhavesh Gupta for personal reasons. Gupta, who oversaw the payments and lending businesses, will transition to an advisory role until the end of 2024. Watch in for more details!

Paytm seeks reinvention after banking affiliate closure

Legendary investor warren Buffet addressed Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meet on Saturday. These meetings have gained a cult-like following, with people flocking from different parts of the world to hear the 'Oracle of Omaha'. But this time, things were a lot different.

How will a post-Buffett Berkshire Hathaway look like?

Ukraine's Central Bank has implemented its most significant currency market liberalisation since the war began. This move follows the approval of a $61 billion aid package from the US, with $7.8 billion designated for immediate budget support.

Ukraine eases business currency controls after US aid package

Goa is known for its exotic beaches and pristine natural beauty. The state is among the top tourist destinations globally. But Goa is much more than a tourism hub. On pollnomics, we bring you the little known aspects of the state's economy.

Goa enjoys highest per capita income, high standard of living

Panama's former security minister Jose Raul Mulino won the Presidential Elections held on Sunday. Watch in for more details!

Panama 2024 Elections: Jose Raul Mulino elected Panama's President

Bird flu or H5N1, a strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has been spreading among cows in the United States for almost five months, new data indicated. Watch in for more details!

Tracking Avian flu's leap from cattle to wildlife, human diseases linked to animal

Did you know you're everyday morning ritual of savouring a cup of coffee is linked to a narrative of Social and environmental turmoil? However, a promising alternative is on the horizon.

Future of coffee alternatives: Replacing coffee beans with date seeds

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna was on Saturday (May 4) taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka in connection with a kidnapping case registered against him.

India: Karnataka lawmaker HD Revanna sent to S.I.T custody in kidnapping custody

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Israeli strikes on Rafah kill at least 22 - Xi Jinping arrives in France - Russia holds rehearsal for victory day parade - Brazil flooding kills at least 28

Xi Jinping arrives in France | Brazil flooding kills at least 78

Israel-Hamas war: Israel's retaliatory strike hits Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Watch in for more details!

Israel pounds Rafah: Israeli strikes kill at least 22 after Hamas kills 3 soldiers

Israel retaliatory strike hits Gaza's Rafah after Hamas kills 3 soldiers

Hours after U.S. CIA Director William Burns arrived in the Egyptian capital, Hamas announced on Friday that it was sending a delegation to Cairo to negotiate a truce and the release of captives in Gaza, according to Egyptian sources.

Israel war: CIA Chief leaves for emergency meeting with Qatari PM, say reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a keenly watched trip to Europe for his first stop Xi has arrived in Paris. This is the Chinese President's first visit to the region after the COVID pandemic as Beijing looks for greater trade and strategic ties with the region.

Xi Jinping in France: Xi Jinping in Paris on a two-day visit, Ukraine, tade & investment top agenda

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