President Donald Trump has given Iran until Tuesday to allow all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East exports about 1.1 million barrels per day of jet fuel, according to Jaime Brito, executive director of refining and oil products at OPIS. Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a few weeks.
As of early 2026, many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States are developed and maintained by foreign companies, particularly those based in China. China’s infamous national security laws, which the FBI reminds smartphone users enables “the Chinese government to potentially access mobile app users’ data.”
IDF strikes Iran's largest petrochemical plant, second facility hit in two days, Katz confirms. The facility is no longer functioning, Katz stated, indicating that IDF strikes on two of Iran's petro chemical facilities had "taken them out of use" The South Pars facility near Asaluyeh in southern Iran is the largest such facility in Iran.
"We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home," Guthrie says. "When times are hard, you want to be with your family," she adds. "Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home," she writes in the caption to a Feb. 24 video.
Pepsi, Diageo and Rockstar Energy pull Sponsorships from Wireless Festival. This comes after Ye was announced as the headliner for all three days. Great British Bake Off star Matt Lucas directly called out the company for supporting the festival. The event had even been officially called “Pep Pepsi presents Wireless”
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure, after US airman rescued. Trump: “Even if your ultimate aim is not regime change, getting the regime to make a deal that’s to our liking is going to be the inevitable byproduct of intolerable pressure.” “If they don’t make a. deal and fast,” Trump told the network Sunday, “I’m going to go after them”
Two ICE officers were charged with assaulting a federal agent, but the DOJ later requested the charges be dismissed with prejudice. Within weeks, the Trump DOJ dropped the criminal case, the two ICE Officers were suspended, and a perjury investigation was launched against them.Keeping in mind the recent outcry over the Marine Corps reportedly allowing ICE to check the immigration status of the family members of new recruits attending graduation ceremonies, here are other recent developments along the same lines.
Bangladesh's youth movement has yet to gain any meaningful political power. Analysts point out that the youth movement's momentum could have been sapped in the one and a half year gap between Bangladesh's Gen Z protests and elections. "In a larger South Asian context, where party organisation is extremely important, a youth-led party would likely have to build an extensive party structure," says Amish Mulmi.
Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to make a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday (1am Wednesday UK time) A senior Iranian official has reportedly said that Tehran does not believe Washington is ready for a permanent ceasefire. The source said that Iran will not re-reopen the Strait in exchange for a "temporary ceasefire"
The accounts would be seeded with $1,000 each — funded by tax dollars — for each child born between 2025 and 2028. Money will be invested in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. An American child under the age of 18 holding a valid Social Security number is eligible for the account.
Indonesia has joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ The move has drawn criticism from Muslim groups who say it could compromise support for the Palestinian cause. The Indonesian government says the move is part of a larger effort to improve relations with the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any country that would sell or provide oil to Cuba. A Russian ship that reached the island last week with 730,000 barrels of crude oil. It was the first petroleum shipment in three months to dock in Cuba, which produces only 40% of the oil it needs.
Israel says ‘Wave of Strikes’ On Tehran Completed. US, Israeli airstrikes early Monday hit Tehran's Sharif University of Technology, causing damage to buildings and a nearby natural gas distribution site. Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports a US-Israeli air strike in Tehran's Baharestan district has killed 15 and injured many.
Operation to rescue "Dude 44" U.S. fighter jet crew in Iran involved more than 150 aircraft, 200 munitions. Trump lays out rescue mission for downed airman. Trump says the armed forces deployed 21 military aircraft right after the F-15E fighter jet was shot down.
The FBI alone would jump $1.9 billion to $12.5 billion, with new funding for counter-drone operations. The Department of Justice would get a 13% raise — $40.8 billion total. The money would go toward the Golden Dome missile defense system, 34 new Navy ships, critical minerals production.
Amodei wrote, “The problem with OpenAI is Sam himself.” He told the Washington Post that Altman had been “mistreated by a rogue board of directors” Amodei, who later joined the company, took detailed notes on Altman and Brockman’s behavior.
The rescued U.S. weapons specialist was the second of two crew members on an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that Iran said had been hit by its air defenses. The exact circumstances of the US rescue remain unclear, but one person familiar with the operation described it as a "huge" combat search and rescue mission.
Iran says Trump's threat against civilian infrastructure "constitutes war crimes" Spokesman acknowledges diplomatic efforts to end the war but warns that "negotiation can in no way be compatible with ultimatums, crimes, or threats to commit war crimes." Trump said it would be a war crime to allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
American intelligence operatives worked to circulate information inside Iran that both crew members had been recovered. It involved hundreds of American military and intelligence personnel, including the elite Army Delta Force and Navy SEAL Team Six. The operation was launched after the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) pinpointed the airman’s location.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the US military has rescued a missing American fighter jet crew member in Iran. The pilot was quickly rescued by US forces, but a search had to be launched for the F-15’s weapons systems officer. It was reported that a firefight between US and Iranian forces took place before the rescue.
US flyers trapped in travel hell as severe weather, TSA pay freeze paralyze airports. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer: “It was always the wrong thing to shut out government down.” Sen. John Fetterman: � “We know that the only thing Republicans are worried about is the shutdown.’
Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, emphasized Easter’s message of hope. He departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing. “Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us!” he said.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee wrote in a social media post on Monday that Israel’s military and Mossad secret service had assisted in the US effort to rescue an airman whose plane was downed by Iran. U.S. special forces ultimately managed to find and rescue the airman late Saturday. The airman — a weapons systems officer — had been in Iran nearly two days.
New Mexico lawmakers voted unanimously to pursue another investigation into Zorro Ranch. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez also ordered his office to reopen the criminal investigation. The state of New Mexico was investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch, but then the Department of Justice intervened. The government ordered New Mexico to turn over its probe to federal prosecutors, then closed the case.
Israel attacked the South Pars petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh in Iran, according to Israel's defense minister. An Israeli attack on South Pars facilities last month sparked major Iranian attacks targeting oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf Arab states. Iran condemned the first Israeli strike on South pars in March, with Iran saying the strike was aimed at its nuclear facilities.
Iran has issued a 10-point response to the ceasefire proposal that was sent to the Iranians and the U.S. by mediators overnight. Iran has conveyed to the US through Pakistan, a key mediator, that it has rejected the peacefire proposal, says the state media channel IRNA.
Farmers have complained about costly fertilizer for years. Prices have soared since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Some farmers may not be able to obtain fertilizer at any price, an official says. The American Farm Bureau Federation president says it could be worse, as some may not find fertilizer.
Israel said on Monday it had attacked Iran’s South Pars petrochemical complex in Asaluyeh. Israel has also invaded southern Lebanon and struck Beirut in a fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants that has become the most violent spillover of the war on Iran. Israeli attack in mid-March on the South Pars gas field that Iran shares with Qatar prompted an escalation in the war.
President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran’s power plants if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the Strait has led to price spikes and shortages worldwide. Trump said Iran had 48 hours to agree to a deal to open the Strait or make peace.
Since 9/11 there have now been 49,199 documented Islamic terror attacks around the world. During Holy Week alone there were 24 Islamic terrorist attacks in ten different countries killing 194 people and injuring 133 more. This is still about Islam, and it’s the Sharia fundamentalism of the Iranian government that's responsible for more of those terror attacks than any other.
Staff at Sandringham have sought clarification on how to address the disgraced ex-Duke of York. 'His Household has been Dramatically Scaled Back' says insider. Staff are now supported by just two household employees at the Royal residence. 'There was genuine uncertainty among employees about the proper form of address' says source.
Four people found dead at the site of a missile strike in Haifa. Israel and the United States carried out a wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, killing more than 25 people. Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors. However, multiple airstrikes targeted residential areas around the country.
Four people found dead at the site of a missile strike in Haifa. Israel and the United States carried out a wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, killing more than 25 people. Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors. However, multiple airstrikes targeted residential areas around the country.