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Did China Prepare Early For Iran? The Clue Lies In Its Oil Strategy
In the short term, China enjoys a clear arbitrage. It burns cheap oil bought in the past while rivals scramble for expensive spot cargoes.
"It Was Already Open": Pak's Khawaja Asif Mocks US' Hormuz "War Goal"
Iran has dismissed an American plan to pause the war, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.
Meta To Layoff Nearly Thousand Employees Amid Record AI Spending: Report
The layoffs will affect employees both in the US and other international markets, according to a person familiar with the matter.
In Bombshell Testimony, US Woman Says Doctor Husband Tried to Push Her Off Cliff, Beat Her With Rock
Arielle Konig recounted a terrifying birthday hike where she says her husband tried to kill her by pushing her toward a cliff edge and beating her with a rock.
US Israel Iran War LIVE: Iran Rejects US War Pause Plan, Issues Counterproposal
The war in the Middle East began when the US and Israel conducted strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior leaders.
Watch: US First Lady Melania Trump Greets Talking Humanoid Robot During White House Event
At the White House, Melania Trump greeted a US-built humanoid robot during the Fostering the Future Together Summit.
JD Vance May Travel To Pakistan For Iran War Talks Over Weekend: Report
Media reports have claimed that Iranian negotiators have refused to sit down with Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, or Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who led the nuclear negotiations with Iran before the war.
Iran Claims It Shotdown American F-18 Jet, Then A US Fact-Check
Iran has also claimed responsibility for damaging a US F-35 stealth fighter, which made an emergency landing at an American base in the Middle East after sustaining suspected fire during a mission over Iranian airspace.
Greenland Party Seeking Swift Independence Wins Danish Seat
A candidate from a party pushing to fast-track Greenland's independence will soon represent the island in the Danish parliament.
Cuba Goes Dark: Satellite Images Reveal Power System Buckling Under Oil Shortages
A comparison of NASA's Black Marble nighttime satellite imagery reveals a large part of the country going dark on March 22, compared with the same date last year.
Swiss Islamic Scholar Jailed For 18 Years For Raping Three Women
Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in prison by a Paris criminal court for the rape of three women.
Iran Says Hormuz Strait "Closed Only To Enemies"
"The Strait of Hormuz, from our perspective, is not completely closed -- it is closed only to enemies," Araghchi said on state TV.
16 Killed, Many Missing As Bus Falls Into River In Bangladesh
At least 16 people have died and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a transport ferry.
For 1st Time In A Decade, Trump To Skip Major Conservative Meet Amid War
US President Donald Trump will not attend a major annual gathering of American conservatives for the first time in a decade.
"We Do Not Intend To Negotiate": Iran Rules Out Talks With US
Iran state television Press TV cited an unidentified official as saying Tehran had "responded negatively" to the plan and that the war would only end on Tehran's terms.
Iran Speaker Warns "Enemies Are Preparing To Occupy" Island
Iran's powerful parliament speaker warned on Wednesday about the possible invasion of an Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country.
Kuwait Issues Radiation Advisory After Strikes Near Iran Nuclear Plant
Residents were advised to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement outside, and keep all windows and doors sealed.
After Delay Due To Iran War, Trump To Meet Xi In Beijing On May 14-15
Trump's visit to China is seen as an opportunity to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers.
Raids To Occupation: How US Boots On Ground In Iran Could Play Out
The most expansive scenario places large US forces inside Iran, establishing permanent bases designed to guarantee the free flow of oil indefinitely.
