Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed
Saudi, Qatari, Jordanian leaders meet as Iran continues to retaliate for US-Israeli raids with attacks on Gulf nations.
New York councilmember and Hochul governor aide investigated for bribery
Prosecutors investigate whether Farah Louis and Debbie Louis accepted bribes to help migrant shelter provider
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City councilmember and her sister, an aide to governor Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes or kickbacks in connection with the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider, according to a copy of a search warrant obtained by the Associated Press.
The warrant, signed on 19 March, seeks evidence of possible criminal violations involving councilmember Farah Louis, a Brooklyn Democrat, and Debbie Louis, who serves as Hochul’s assistant secretary of New York City intergovernmental affairs.
Continue reading...Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show – BBC
- Huge fires at Russian oil facilities following Ukraine strikes, satellite images show BBC
- Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Ust-Luga port again, sources say oil terminal hit Reuters
- Russia expected a windfall from soaring oil prices, but Ukrainian drones are devastating exports Fortune
- Russia Faces Fuel Production Crunch After Ukraine Hits Baltic Export Hubs – Reuters The Moscow Times
2 Latter-day Saint young women in Dominican Republic honored for academic achievements – Church News
US raises concern over Israel’s closure of Jerusalem holy sites
The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.
Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US ceasefire demands
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.
Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Defence correspondent Jonathan Beale flies onboard an RAF Voyager as it refuels jets in the Middle East.
How this rebel group complicates the Iran war for the U.S. – Axios
- How this rebel group complicates the Iran war for the U.S. Axios
- After backing Iran with Israel strike, Houthis avoid further escalation, for now The Times of Israel
- A Houthi missile attack on Israel raises concerns about Red Sea shipping routes being blocked PBS
- The Houthis Enter the Middle East War: What Comes Next? International Crisis Group
- Yemen’s Houthis Have Entered the Iran War. What You Need To Know time.com
Key moments from Marco Rubio’s interview with Al Jazeera
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke exclusively to Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra about the war on Iran.
Is a peaceful settlement possible in Iran?
Pakistan says it is ready to host talks on ending the US-Israel war on Iran.
US says Trump ‘interested’ in asking Arab countries to pay for war on Iran
White House's Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict's costs off to regional states is 'an idea' Donald Trump has.
Two More U.N. Peacekeepers Are Killed in Southern Lebanon – The New York Times
- Two More U.N. Peacekeepers Are Killed in Southern Lebanon The New York Times
- Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south Reuters
- Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths dw.com
- Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai’s coast. Follow live updates. The Boston Globe
- 3 UN observers killed within 24 hours in south Lebanon; IDF says it’s investigating The Times of Israel
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to Israel passing death penalty law
Rights groups denounce Israeli legislation as a violation of international law that puts Palestinian prisoners at risk.
UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.
Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years
The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israeli Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians
Israel’s parliament has approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.
Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video
Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his message after the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport killed two pilots, including one French-Canadian.