The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.
Bill to fund US homeland security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Proposal fails to advance in Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some airports
A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance on Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage. Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, said he would offer an alternative measure on Saturday to fund just the Transportation Security Administration, which screens passengers and luggage for hazardous items. That too is likely to fail as lawmakers hold a rare weekend session.
Continue reading...US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefit
The Trump administration has issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said.
It is the third time the US has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks.
Continue reading...Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade – The New York Times
- Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade The New York Times
- Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island AP News
- Volunteers in Mexico load boats with aid for energy‑strapped Cuba Reuters
- Tons of supplies being sent to Cuba on humanitarian trip from South Florida CBS News
- Brazil Sends Food, Medicine to Cuba as Crisis Deepens Bloomberg.com
As Islamophobia rises, Australia’s Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran – Fortune
- It's looking like Trump's war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran Fortune
- War in Iran Reveals Strait of Hormuz’s Weakness as an Oil Bottleneck The New York Times
- Why Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz matters Brookings
- Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it Al Jazeera
- Iran Unwilling to Talk About Opening Strait of Hormuz While Under Attack Bloomberg.com
How Trump’s stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted – Reuters
- How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted Reuters
- Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control Reuters
- Congress Looks for Trump's Exit Plan as the Iran War Drags On U.S. News & World Report
- Trump Had No Plan B for Iran The Atlantic
- Analysis: Trump faces legacy-defining dilemmas in Iran | CNN Politics CNN
India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers
Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.
Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation
The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.
Palestinian citizens of Israel demand better protection against missiles
At least 15 people have been killed by attacks in Israel since the war on Iran started late last month.
Three San Diego warships carrying 2,500 Camp Pendleton Marines en route to Middle East – San Diego Union-Tribune
- Three San Diego warships carrying 2,500 Camp Pendleton Marines en route to Middle East San Diego Union-Tribune
- US Sends Another 2,500 Marines to Iran as Ground Option Emerges in War Military.com
- US to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, officials say Reuters
- 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues CBS News
- 2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials abcnews.com
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.
Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US
A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.
US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two
In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.
Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas – Vox
- Why the US wants to protect Iran’s oil and gas Vox
- Iran war latest: Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Diego Garcia joint UK-US military base, say reports Sky News
- As the war – and gas prices – escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure CNN
- Exclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran Reuters
- QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy Al Jazeera
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.