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US President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on plans for military strikes on Iran to make it more flexible on nuclear issues. U. S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations.
The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.". Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says.
OPEC's grip on oil markets is under pressure as US exports rise and China drives the push towards renewables. As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.
Oil prices jumped after a report that US Central Command prepared a plan for strikes on Iran. Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
An Indian-origin woman was fined for staging a pro-Palestine protest in Singapore. Court emphasises the responsibility of organisers to be aware of restricted areas, amidst growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The Iran war has unexpectedly driven a surge in renewable energy adoption, "immense irony" has raised hopes for a global shift away from fossil fuels.
Israel targeted Hezbollah in Lebanon, but experts question the evidence. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
Gaza's rising caesarean section births pose danger and infection risks to mothers. Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure.
Trump considers three military options against Iran amid a stalemate. Tthe Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staf is also expected to attend CENTCOM's meeting with Trump. Trump Has 3 "Military Options" Against Iran Amid Stalemate.
The US blockade squeezes Iran's oil industry, affecting tankers like the Asahi Princess. The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker "Asahi Princess".
Hezbollah uses fiber-optic drones that are not controlled remotely. But fiber-optic drones are not controlled remotely. (Representational Image).
US President Trump had a "very good" phone call with Russian President Putin, who offered a ceasefire in Ukraine on Victory Day. The offer was welcomed by Trump. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call The Independent.
Kyiv rejected Moscow's proposed Victory Day truce, instead seeking a long-term ceasefire. Ukrainian officials cited ongoing Russian aggression as a reason for their stance. Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire Euronews. com.
Ukrainian forces hit Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, causing spills and black rain. Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
Ukraine has over 2,000 domestic arms manufacturers and military technology firms. Ukraine's domestic arms sector includes more than 2,000 manufacturers and military technology firms.
Pakistan's weekly oil import bill increased by 167% to $800 million due to the West Asia War.
Mexico's military arrested a top Jalisco New Generation cartel leader hiding in a drainage pipe, dealing a significant blow to the organisation. The move highlights renewed tactics and fears of cartel infighting.
Nearly 60 countries agreed to develop national roadmaps to phase out fossil fuels at a landmark climate meeting in Colombia. The move aims to wean the world off coal, oil, and gas.
A United Airlines pilot reported a potential drone strike over a US airport. A spokesman for United Airlines confirmed the potential drone sighting.
Pakistan has regained its position as a key player in the Middle East, but its nuclear status makes this a challenging and delicate space to maintain. This is both an enviable and challenging space to be in for the only Islamic nation in the world that has nuclear weapons.
The US Supreme Court scrapped Louisiana's Black-majority district, affecting voting rights.
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