Warren Buffett says Berkshire will hold Japanese stakes ‘forever’

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Photo Credit: Rick Wilking/Reuters Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a full-throated endorsement to the five Japanese trading houses in which his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has invested. Buffett spoke at Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, 1-1/2 months after Berkshire said it raised its stakes in Itochu,…

Houthis maintain pressure on Israel as US launches more strikes on Yemen | Politics News

Prime minister of Yemen’s internationally recognised government has resigned amid political turmoil. Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the third such attack by Houthi forces in a 24-hour span, as the United States continues daily attacks on the country. The Israeli army confirmed on Saturday it had activated air raid sirens across parts…

Albanese reelected: First Australian PM in 21 years to win second straight term

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reacts as he speaks at a Labor party election night event, after local media projected the Labor Party’s victory, on the day of the Australian federal election, in Sydney, Australia, May 3, 2025. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Hollie Adams Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch…

Dozens of Palestinians starved to death under Israel’s blockade of Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food. At least 57 Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza as Israel’s punishing blockade of food, water, and other critical aid to the besieged enclave stretches into its third month amid relentless bombardment. Gaza’s Government Media Office…