Business and economy

The Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, reports a 66% drop in passenger traffic in March 2026 amidst a disruption of air traffic in the Middle East due to the Iran war. (Bloomberg)

• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-04/dubai-airport-passenger-traffic-drops-66-in-march-on-iran-war

International relations

Austria expels three Russian diplomats over suspected espionage activities involving data interception from the Russian embassy and a diplomatic mission in Vienna. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/austria-espionage-russia-antennas-dd51684528e52a2c5a7e0997e54bbcad

International relations

Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/japan-pm-takaichi-set-talks-with-australias-albanese-energy-security-2026-05-04/

International relations

Indonesia and Japan signs a defense agreement including cooperation in defense industry and personnel training amid the lifting of Japan's arms export ban. (JakartaGlobe)

• https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-japan-seal-defense-pact-as-tokyo-lifts-lethal-arms-export-ban

International relations

Nigeria announces plans for the voluntary repatriation of its citizens from South Africa following reported attacks and safety concerns affecting foreign nationals. (AFP via The Manila Times)

• https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/news/world/nigeria-to-evacuate-130-citizens-from-south-africa-after-attacks/2335104