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Egypt says Gaza war-related attacks cut Suez Canal revenues by about $10 billion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said attacks linked to the Gaza war have reduced Suez Canal revenues by about $10 billion since November 2023.
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Windrose update with new Ashlands biome due in at least 6 months
Windrose developer Kraken Express says the game’s next major update, adding Ashlands, will take at least 6 months.
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The Crane Rider's Tale mystery game launches Kickstarter with Chinese folktale themes
The Crane Rider's Tale, a mystery visual novel inspired by Disco Elysium, launched a Kickstarter campaign in late April 2026.
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Veteran modder releases Judy Alvarez-focused Cyberpunk 2077 alternative ending
Modder Deceptious released 'Happier Tower Ending (Judy)' providing a new Cyberpunk 2077 ending centered on Judy Alvarez.
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Black Rust Announces Tides of Tethys, an Underwater Strategy Roguelite Game
Black Rust is developing Tides of Tethys, an underwater strategy roguelite with city-building and procedurally generated ocean floors.
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MindsEye launches Blacklisted mission with Hitman-style gameplay and sabotage clues
MindsEye released a new mission called Blacklisted featuring Hitman-like elements and two assassination targets in its Redrock city.
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Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird, prompting ZeniMax Online founder to resign
Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird in 2025, and ZeniMax Online founder Matt Firor resigned soon after.
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Valve launches new Steam Controller aimed at PC gamers
Valve released a new Steam Controller on May 4, 2026, designed specifically for PC gamers.
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Ustwo Games shifts to contractor-based hiring after Monument Valley 3 Netflix pullout
Ustwo Games is reducing full-time staff and relying more on contractors after Monument Valley 3 left Netflix last year, CEO Maria Sayans said.
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Turkish President Erdogan Hosts Kuwaiti Foreign Minister in Ankara Meeting
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Ankara on May 4.
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Meloni warns of NATO uncertainty, urges Europe to bolster security role
Italy's Giorgia Meloni warned in Yerevan on 4 May that US engagement in NATO may be uncertain and pressed Europe to do more on security.
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Polish president appoints council to draft new constitution proposals
Polish President Karol Nawrocki appointed a council to prepare proposals for a new constitution amid clashes with the government.
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Istanbul forum to examine colonial legacies and knowledge systems on May 11-12
The World Decolonization Forum will meet in Istanbul on May 11-12 to examine colonial legacies and global knowledge systems.
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Red Cross, WHO and MSF warn attacks on health care have worsened in war zones
The Red Cross, WHO and MSF said on 4 May 2026 that attacks on health care in conflict zones have worsened over the past decade.
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Vote counting begins in 4 Indian states, Puducherry in key test for BJP
Vote counting began Monday in four Indian states and Puducherry, with early results showing mixed leads for Modi's BJP and rivals.
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Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage suspicions
Austria expelled three Russian embassy staff in Vienna on espionage suspicions involving surveillance equipment.
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Gaza rebuilding stalls as damage bill hits $71.4 billion, assessment says
A new assessment says Gaza's reconstruction remains stalled as Israeli restrictions and political disputes block rebuilding.
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European leaders call for comprehensive security amid regional instability at Yerevan summit
European Council President Antonio Costa urged a 360-degree security vision as leaders met in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community summit.
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Industria 2 launches on PC today, blending industrial decay and eerie robotics
Bleakmill releases Industria 2 on PC, set in a parallel world of industrial decay and robotic menace.
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American Truck Simulator's Illinois expansion set for May 14 release
SCS Software said American Truck Simulator's Illinois expansion will launch on May 14.
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British post-apocalyptic game Atomfall is being adapted into a TV show
Rebellion announced that their post-apocalyptic survival game Atomfall will become a TV series developed by Two Brothers Pictures.
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Strange Scaffold announces surreal racer Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!
Strange Scaffold announced Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?!, a surreal racer/platformer, planned for release later in 2026.
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STJV calls for Nacon boycott after Spiders liquidation
French union STJV called for a boycott of Nacon after Spiders was liquidated, saying 71 workers will be affected.
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launches in early access
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era launched in early access on April 30 with a campaign, 6 factions, map editor and multiplayer.