Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works

A senior official confirmed that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad on May 17, with Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani leading the delegation instead. Al-Sharaa's absence is attributed to political controversy over Iraq's invitation and concerns over an old arrest warrant related to his militant past. Iraqi authorities are implementing extensive security measures for the summit, including a nationwide protest ban, highlighting the delicate position of Iraqi-Syrian relations...

On Sunday, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported a multi-vehicle crash involving six passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer on I-75 near the Tennessee-Georgia border, resulting in fatalities. Emergency personnel prioritized lifesaving measures and performed multiple extrications, with all injured transported to a nearby hospital by 6:45 p.m. Local agencies, including the Chattanooga Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, assisted at the scene. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected. Full Article

India-Pakistan Ceasefire and SMBC's Investment in Yes BankThe ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently stable, with no significant border incidents, while trade tensions between the US and China are easing as they agree to reduce tariffs for 90 days. Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is set to acquire a 20% stake in Yes Bank for Rs134.8bn ($1.58bn), marking a significant step towards the bank's recovery after years of financial troubles. Meanwhile, urban India's economic...

Wendy Lau, 54, was convicted of stalking and harassment after she subjected her new neighbors, Abigail Beckett and Stuart Turner, to sustained disturbances including loud music, wall banging, and pointing a CCTV camera at their home shortly after they moved in. Despite a cease-and-desist order, Lau's behavior continued, leading the couple to feel intimidated and ultimately leave their home. Lau received a four-month suspended prison sentence, with the judge noting the profound impact her actions...

Mike Wendling and Laura BlaseyBBC NewsUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices, asserting that Americans pay significantly more than patients in other countries. He claims prices could drop by up to 80%, but experts express skepticism about the effectiveness of the measures, which include pushing drug companies to match international prices and increasing direct sales to consumers. Market reactions suggest that investors do not anticipate significant immediate...

The NSW Police Force is facing a class action lawsuit led by Raya Meredith, representing over 3,000 individuals allegedly subjected to unlawful strip searches at music festivals from 2016 to 2022, due to a failure in officer training and supervision. The lawsuit claims that these invasive searches, including one involving a minor, lacked legal compliance, with Meredith's experience at a 2018 Byron Bay festival being described as degrading and unlawful, acknowledged by the police in...