[LIVE] THE DAILY REPORT (2024-05-02)

▪ KMA's new leader to form consultative body for talks with government

▪ U.S. Fed keeps interest rates steady and signals rate hikes are "unlikely"

▪ Consumer price rises slowed in Apr.; fruit prices remained high

▪ Ruling, opposition parties agree to revise Itaewon special bill, address it during plenary session on Thurs.

▪ S. Korea to rapidly increase size of drone force against N. Korea threat

▪ 50 UN member states call for independent monitoring of N. Korea sanctions violations

▪ U.S. designates N. Korea as one of "countries of particular concern" for religious freedom violations

▪ S. Korea, Australia hold 2+2 dialogue to strengthen regional, defense strategies

▪ Police deployed to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters at U.S. universities

▪ Seoul Festa 2024: Gwanghwamun Square turns into 'playground' with events to show charm of Seoul

▪ World News: International Workers' Day protests take place around the world

▪ [Weather] Big jump in highs under plenty of sunshine