Toyota Motor Corporation is preparing for another major expansion in the United States as the company seeks approval to build a new vehicle assembly line at its existing manufacturing complex in Texas.

Early trends from the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections indicate a major political development, with Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) making a striking debut.

Early trends are emerging as counting of votes is underway for 293 Assembly seats in the Indian state of West Bengal, with the state heading into verdict day on May 4, 2026, following more than a month of intense campaigning.

Counting of votes is underway in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leading in 98 out of 234 constituencies across the state, as of 10:45 a.m. on Monday (May 4, 2026).

North Korea and Russia have agreed to expand cooperation and exchanges in law enforcement following high-level talks in Pyongyang, signaling deepening ties between the two countries.

Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, warned that growing threats in Eurasia, including challenges linked to Afghanistan and ongoing crises in the Middle East, are contributing to rising security risks across Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Azerbaijani Parliament Speaker Sahiba Gafarova has said that Baku prioritises international cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy, noting that during its presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Azerbaijan strengthened solidarity among member states and supported small island states.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting with parliamentary speakers attending the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), according to the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan.

The 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union has opened in Istanbul, bringing together thousands of lawmakers from around the world for high-level discussions on peace, justice, and global cooperation.