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US, Iran Consider Extending Ceasefire To Buy Time For Peace Talks: Report
Tensions remain particularly high over Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas that's been effectively shuttered since the start of the war almost seven weeks ago.
Chevron Executive Advises Americans To 'Drive Less' Amid Rising Oil Prices
Chevron's president of downstream, midstream, and chemicals. Andy Walz advises Americans to drive less amid rising oil prices.
US To Send More Troops To Middle East As Iran Ceasefire Nears End: Report
With the current two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran scheduled to expire on April 22, the new troops will join the estimated 50,000 personnel that the Pentagon has said are involved in operations countering Iran.
Trump Says Will "Fire" Federal Reserve Chair If He Stays Beyond Mandate
President Donald Trump renewed pressure Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the US leader threatening to fire the central bank chief if he stays beyond his mandate.
French Man Arrested For Fake Doctor's Notes Scam, Earned Over $1 Million
In France, a doctor's sick note allows an employee to stay away from work with the government picking up part of the salary.
Fuel Price Fury Forces Europe Away From Trump's Iran War
47 days into the war, Europe has rejected Trump's attacks on Iran on the back of $25B Hormuz blockade shock that spiked inflation to 2.5% and prompted 59% of EU voters to call the strikes illegal (71% Spain), while Trump's Pope spat draws ire from It
US Doctor Indicted For Fatal Surgery Where He Removed Patient's Liver Instead Of Spleen
Dr Thomas Shaknovsky is indicted for manslaughter after removing the patient's liver instead of the spleen in a fatal surgery.
In Trump's Post On Strait Of Hormuz, A "China Very Happy" Message
In Trump's Post On Strait Of Hormuz, A "China Very Happy" Message
1 Dead In Shooting At School In Turkey, Second Such Incident In 24 Hours
1 Dead In Shooting At School In Turkey, Second Such Incident In 24 Hours
Israel Says Struck Over 200 Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon In 24 Hours
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets even as it pursues direct negotiations with Lebanon in Washington.
Iran Warns US Blockade Threatens Ceasefire, Signals Red Sea Retaliation
Iran's military has also threatened to block trade through the Red Sea, along with the Gulf and Sea of Oman, if the US naval blockade continues.
Trump Says Iran War Is At A Brink Of "Being Over", Ahead Of Fresh Peace Talks
Donald Trump's recent remarks in a Fox News interview become significant amid the US naval blockade on the sea trade linked to Iranian seaports.
"Ceasefire Must Start Now": Ex-Lebanese Minister Amid Deepening Crisis
Former Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad calls for immediate ceasefire amid healthcare collapse and rising civilian casualties.
The Malacca Gambit: How China Oil Choke Strategy Could Backfire On Trump
"Trump is weaponising oil chokepoints from Venezuela to Malacca to pressure China, but Beijing's pipelines, reserves, and shadow fleets mean the real test is which side dares escalate further."
US Woman Fakes Cancer To Scam Rs 18 Lakh From Donors, Uses Money To Fund Lifestyle: "She's A Sociopath"
As per prosecutors, Knight set up multiple online fundraisers and even pretended to be different people to keep the story believable.
Oil Tanker Blacklisted By US Crossed Hormuz With Its Tracker On, Claims Iran
The US has said it has begun what it says is ablockadeof any and all ships originating in Iranian ports and would interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran.
French Woman, 86, Detained In US After Moving To Reunite With 1950s Love
For several days after the elderly woman was taken into custody, the family had no information about her whereabouts.
JD Vance's H-1B Fraud Remark And Praise For In-Laws Who "Enriched US"
His comments come at a time when the Trump administration is tightening immigration rules and taking a stricter approach towards visa programmes like H-1B.
Bulldoze Villages, Build Outpost: Inside Israel's 'Gaza Playbook' In Lebanon
Bulldozers have reportedly "raze villages near the border fence to clear space" for building new military outposts, with one combat soldier saying the new buildings appear to be "permanent".
