Iran agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. U.N. ambassador: Iran agreed to “facilitate and expedite” such movement. Trump has said if that Iran doesn't reopen the strait to all traffic by April 6, he will order the destruction of Iran’s energy plants.
The government is working on securing more fuel supplies, but warned the crisis would linger for some time. Various sectors, including aged care, farming, housing and waste management, have already begun calling for government support. The government is also working with oil companies and petrol stations to ensure better distribution of supplies.
Officials worry that the ongoing LPG supply crunch could add pressure on the grid since households and hoteliers would switch to electric stoves for cooking and heating. LPG supplies may dry up in the next three months in the backdrop of the US-Iran war. There should be an increased focus on switching to piped natural gas (PNG)
The "Artificial Intelligence + Industry" Forum, a parallel session of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, was held in Beijing on March 27. The forum focused on large-scale commercial application of AI, fostering new business models and formats native to AI, deepening the development and utilization of data resources.
Authorities found no evidence that Woods was under the influence of any substance. No one appeared to be seriously injured, with TMZ Sports reporting that Woods appeared to look "okay" at the scene. The crash resulted in no injuries, although Martin County's Sheriff Office said that likely wouldn't have been the case had there been another car in the opposite lane.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea. Experts fear it won’t be able to find its way back to the Atlantic despite several attempts. The whale was freed after becoming stuck for several days in shallow water at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany.
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"We're here to protest (the Trump administration's) series of constitutional abuses," Fonda says. Fonda reads Becca Good's letter. "The world now knows that my wife sparkled with sunshine... We were robbed of an incredible human," she says. Protesters display another message saying no to ICE, wars and kings.
Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli appeared in court via video-link on Sunday. Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in pre-dawn raids on Saturday. The arrests came after an inquiry commission recommended that the four-time ex-PM and other officials be prosecuted.
Crowds gathered to march, sing, dance and wave signs in major cities, suburbs and small towns across red and blue states. Huge marches took place in Los Angeles and New York. Demonstrations are taking place coast-to-coast across the U.S. and around the world.
Many managers feel happy to give higher wages and better benefits when the company is doing well. Once higher pay and benefits become the norm, people quickly adjust their lifestyles to that level. The Politician-inspired Work Stoppage is a work-based protest movement that aims to get people to stop asking for more money.
Son of Iran's last shah gets huge applause at Conservative Political Action Conference. Pahlavi has been trying to position himself as a future leader of Iran. "Can you imagine Iran going from ‘Death to America’ to ‘God bless America'?" he asks.
Ukraine seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran's attacks. Ukraine has already signed 10-year security agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Ukraine is looking into whether it can play a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Sirens sounded across northern Israel early this morning as rockets were fired from Lebanon. Israel’s military has intercepted an Iranian missile, according to Channel 12. Sirens sounded in the Negev and Dead Sea areas. Missile warnings continued across Israel through Saturday and into early Sunday, with the latest Iranian missile aimed at the south intercepted.
More than 3,000 people have been killed in the war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. There were fears of more deaths after Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel was “determined to fundamentally change the situation in the north” Iran: “We don’t know at what moment our homes could be targeted.”
Report: Elon Musk was part of a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It remains unclear why Musk was on the call or whether he was involved in any way. The New York Times reports that the call was about the Iran nuclear deal.
A dispute between two men in a Christian town triggered coordinated attacks by motorcyclists from a nearby Sunni town on homes, businesses and vehicles. The attacks in the predominantly Christian town of Suqaylabiyah in Hama province are the latest to target members of Syria’s Christian minority. Many of whom have left the country since the conflict began 15 years ago.
Iran’s IRGC has imposed a de facto ‘toll booth’ regime in the Strait of Hormuz. At least two vessels paid for passage using Chinese currency. “No country can be allowed to destabilize the global economy in this way,” says a shipping expert.
The third Gulf war shows that the US has broken with the post-1991 system, auguring a more turbulent world. China will not welcome the prospect of bouts of unilateral use of American force, arms races involving regimes that feel threatened. But it also shows that much of the world still has no clear alternative to relying on America.
Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with a DUI on March 27, 2026, after a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida. His Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Woods was released on bail Friday.
The 4-year-old American horse, ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Steve Asmussen, successfully resisted a determined effort from Japan’s Forever Young. “We knew we had a very good horse, but obviously Forever Young is the best horse in the world,” said a tearful winning jockey Jose Ortiz.
Airstrikes damaged residential areas and civilian facilities in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, according to Iranian media and aid groups. Several research and educational buildings were damaged at the university, though no casualties were reported in that strike. The airstrikes do not just hit the targeted buildings, but can cause significant damage to residential units in the area.
Asia has been particularly affected because of its exposure to crude oil that normally comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked by Iran. The European Union and the UK could be weeks away from similar conditions as they depend on supplies from refineries inside the Gulf. Even in the US – a net oil exporter – some regions are reliant on vulnerable Asian supply.
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation. It is looking into "attempted damage by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist undertaking" and a "terrorist criminal conspiracy" The Paris judicial police and France's domestic intelligence service, the General Directorate for Internal Security, are also involved.
Twenty migrants hoping to reach Europe died off the coast of Greece after spending six days adrift in a rubber boat. Vessel became lost during the crossing and drifted for six days with no food or water, leading to the deaths of 22 people whose bodies were cast into the sea in desperation. At least 26 migrants, including 21 Bangladeshis, were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea.
Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the bank of helping facilitate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation. Plaintiffs claimed Bank of America maintained accounts for Epstein, his associates, and related entities from 2008 through 2019, the period during which the alleged abuse occurred.
A wage that cannot feed a family is not a wage, it is a trap. And people cannot thrive on poverty wages. How can a country develop when the majority of its workers cannot afford to live? It locks workers into cycles of poverty, strips them of dignity, and weakens the very economic foundation the country depends on.
The US Senate passed a funding deal early Friday, but blowback from House Republicans came quickly. “They know this is a continuation of the shutdown because the Senate is gone,” said Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark. US House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to temporarily fund Homeland Security.
The Mexican Navy located the sailboats with the help of a navy aircraft that spotted them approximately 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana, in the Caribbean Sea. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the case in a Friday morning conference: "There is a boat, a small sailboat, two"
German official report: Teen social media ban faces legal hurdles. Two of Germany's 16 states recently introduced a measure calling for a ban for children under the age of 14. Parents' rights on how they bring up their children, which are constitutionally guaranteed in Germany, could also present an obstacle to a ban.
Vice-President J.D. Vance has taken a cautious approach to the Iran war. Mr Rubio has aligned himself closely with Mr Trump’s hawkish stance. Some see signs of Mr Trump leaning towards Mr Rubio but note he could change his mind quickly. Any perceived vulnerability for Mr Vance could encourage Mr Rubio and other Republicans eyeing bids.
The war has driven up the price of diesel that fuels trucks and farm and ranch equipment. The U.S. produces the majority of nitrogen-based fertilizers, which are critical to improving crop yields. California grows those crops too, but the big money is in nuts, produce and other "specialty" crops, leading to a constant demand for fertilizer.
On March 23, Trump said he had delayed his strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. On March 26, Iran had let 10 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in what Trump characterized as a “gift” ahead of talks; most were Pakistan-flagged oil tankers.Prior to Trump’s remarks about a deal, Iranian F.M. claimed the remarks were part of efforts to reduce energy prices.
IRGC threatens to target US and Israeli universities in Middle East in retaliation for Iran campus attack. Iranian institutions including the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran had been hit. IRGC also demanded that the US government condemn the reported strikes on Iranian universities via an official statement by March 30, threatening to expand the attacks to more than two institutions.
President Donald Trump announced that he would issue “an Order’ to pay the agents. The Senate then passed a bill that restored D.H.S. The tariff program has petered out and DOGE is done. The addition of ICE agents into the frame made for an elegant encapsulation of the politi.
Four structures have been confirmed destroyed and 27 damaged in Exmouth, a holiday town about 1250km north of Perth. Authorities expect those numbers to climb as more than 2000 homes are assessed. About 50 people had to abandon a local evacuation centre when it sustained wind damage. A nearby avocado farmer had been “entirely wiped out’
Iran's effective blockade of oil and gas shipments through the strait is spreading pain around the world. The Houthis’ entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea. The Strait of Hormuz has increased oil prices and rattled markets globally.
Funeral near Beirut for journalists killed in Israeli strike. Many Hezbollah flags were in evidence at the funeral in a temporary cemetery. Ali Shoeib, a veteran correspondent for Hezbollah's Al Manar TV, Fatiman Ftouni of the pro-Hezbollah Al Mayadeen channel and her brother, cameraman Mohammad Ftouno were all killed.
Yemen’s Houthis have entered the Iran war by launching strikes on Israel. Some analysts have warned their arrival could open another front in the conflict – the potential blockade of Bab al-Mandeb, a strait that presents another chokepoint in the globa. When oil shipments face delays or detours, global crude prices tend to rise.
At least 1,900 people have been killed in attacks on Iran since February 28, the Iranian Red Crescent reported yesterday. Some 19 civilians have also been killed inside Israel since the conflict began, not including those who died indirectly because of strikes. At least 99 people have also died across Iraq since the war began, authorities said.
Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS report will be released at 10 a.m. ET. The report provides insight into labor market tightness by analyzing the number of job openings, the rate of hiring, and the rates of workers leaving their jobs. Friday's March nonfarm payrolls report is arguably the most important monthly economic release.
Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipelines, gas fields and tanker terminals threaten to the prolong the global economic pain for months, even years. U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy and sent global stock markets reeling.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country has "undoubtedly changed the geopolitical situation" in the Middle East. Ukraine has signed a series of decade-long defence agreements with Gulf states being hit with Iranian drones and missiles. "Today, Ukraine not only needs assistance but is also ready to support those who support us," he said.
The warrant detailed that Taylor was allegedly receiving packages for a suspected drug dealer and an ex-boyfriend. The officers that physically shot into Taylor’s apartment were not charged for the incident, rather Jaynes and Meany were charged for their involvement in the search warrant. Last week, federal prosecutors requested the charges to be dismissed in a court filing.
Israel's military said it had targeted Shoeib, accusing him of being a Hezbollah intelligence operative, without providing evidence. Israel claimed the attack shortly afterwards, saying the target was Shoeb, whom it accused ofBeing a Hezbollah “terrorist” in an intelligence unit who had reported on the locations of Israeli soldiers.
Bureau of Labor Statistics' JOLTS report will be released at 10 a.m. ET. The report provides insight into labor market tightness by analyzing the number of job openings, the rate of hiring, and the rates of workers leaving their jobs. Friday's March nonfarm payrolls report is arguably the most important monthly economic release.
Israel reports fresh incoming strikes from Iran, while Tehran launches missiles and drones across the region. AFP journalist in Tehran reports hearing around 10 intense blasts and seeing a plume of black smoke. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launched missile and drone strikes on aluminium plants in Bahrain and the UAE over the weekend, targeting what they described as industries linked to the US military.
Missiles hit near Jerusalem on Saturday, with at least two impacts hitting a collective farm outside the city. Iran has been firing back in retaliation against Israel, and neighboring countries in the Gulf. The attack comes as Iran continues firing missiles into Israel daily, despite U.S. officials saying the regime has been significantly weakened.