- 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.
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.
Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?
Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?
‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran – Al Jazeera
- ‘Cowards’: Trump slams NATO over lack of support in US–Israel war on Iran Al Jazeera
- Live updates: Iran war; Trump calls NATO allies ‘cowards’ for failing to help open Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition Axios
- Trump Urges NATO, Asian Countries to Help Open Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- Trump calls NATO "cowards" over lack of support in Iran war Reuters
What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?
Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.
Home Office investigates firm linked to religious sect over immigration visas
Officials understood to be investigating use of visas by company linked to Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light
The Home Office is investigating a company linked to a religious sect based in Cheshire over its use of immigration visas.
The company under investigation is linked to the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), a sect that blends tenets of Islam with conspiracy theories about the Illuminati and aliens controlling US presidents. Followers believe the sect’s leader, Abdullah Hashem, can cure the sick and make the moon disappear. About 100 of his followers live in a former orphanage in Crewe, in the north-west of England.
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