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US futures gain and Asian shares slip as oil prices fall back

US futures gain and Asian shares slip as oil prices fall back

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs. Oil prices fell back on Tuesday after jumping the day before as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated. U.S. futures edged higher. Markets in Japan,…

The News Flicker·May 5, 2026

Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolition

Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolition

A branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon. The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect t…

The News Flicker·May 4, 2026