Amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has signalled expanding focus to another key global shipping route, the Bab el-Mandeb or Bab al-Mandab strait, heightening concerns over supply chains and energy flows. A satellite image shows Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, February 27, 2026. (via REUTERS) The remarks by Iranian
The US-Iran war in West Asia has not just caused an oil and gas supply crisis and sent energy prices soaring amid a near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but it has also affected items products made from plastic and glass. The conflict has unsettled the global plastics and glass market, as disruptions in
One U.S. service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two U.S. military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic escalation in the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time U.S. aircraft have been downed in the conflict and came just two days after President
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An increased spread of the measles in the metro area has people changing their shopping and dining habits. Officials are confirming three new exposure sites at restaurants in Gresham and West Linn and a grocery store in Portland, the Safeway on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard. Some people are taking extra steps to
The UAE confirmed that debris from an aerial interception of an Iranian projectile fell on the Oracle building in Dubai Marina area, on Saturday morning, but no injuries were reported. Officials said the situation was brought under control quickly, with no reports of fire or structural damage. Oracle building was attack early morning on Saturday,
NEED TO KNOW Kendra Duggar got to work moving her family out of their home and listing some of their belongings for sale ahead of her husband Joseph’s first appearance in Florida Joseph, 31, was able to post his $600,000 bond that day and fly home to Arkansas to be with his wife Kendra, who
The 31st annual Evening on Antique Row is coming to West Palm Beach on Saturday April 11. The event, described as South Florida’s “Most Stylish Street Party,” will take place along South Dixie Highway from Southern Boulevard to Monroe Drive, according to event organizers. The celebration is organized by the Young Friends of the Historical
A father-daughter trust has claimed a $15 million grand prize on a lottery ticket sold on the Vineyard. The 2026 Dad and Daughters Trust of Vineyard Haven has claimed the third and final $15 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Millions” instant ticket game, lottery officials said Friday. The trust, represented by trustee
NEED TO KNOW Grant Learmont, 40, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer after initially experiencing minor back and hip pain The cancer has spread to his spine, pelvis, ribs, and other areas, causing bone disease and requiring aggressive treatment Learmont is sharing his story to raise awareness that prostate cancer can affect younger people
The question of what kind of gun should be issued to aircrew for survival, should they be brought down for whatever reason, potentially behind enemy lines, is one that air forces have long grappled with. The highly specific demands of the role, coupled with the fact that the gun needs to be compact enough to
ROME, April 3 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, a government official said. The two-day visit is aimed at showing support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks and to protect Italy’s
The Suzuka race highlighted why the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can both create exciting races – thanks to hybrid energy deployment strategies that cause near-constant passing – but also what the critical issues are that need addressing, starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the teams. Precisely because of this dynamic of
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) – The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Friday it had opened an investigation into French news channel CNews for possible hate speech after alleged racist comments about Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected Black mayor of Parisian suburb Saint-Denis. At the centre of the case is CNews, the rolling news channel controlled
KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and enact key reforms required for European Union accession. Due to lagging reforms and slow legislative progress in late 2025 and early 2026, Ukraine missed deadlines
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) – A problem with payment systems sowed chaos on Friday for some Russian shoppers, forcing the turnstiles on the Moscow metro to allow people to enter without payment and even forcing a regional zoo to ask visitors to use cash. The cause of the payment system problem was not immediately clear
A container ship declaring itself to have a French owner passed through the choked Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a development that came after France President Emmanuel Macron took a dig at Donald Trump for “talking too much”. French President Emmanuel Macron attends the inauguration of the Centre Pompidou Hanwha in Seoul on April 3
KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) – Russia is conducting a rolling aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday evening, Ukraine’s air force said on Friday, adding that a large number of enemy drones were in Ukrainian airspace. The bombardment is the second time this week Russia has followed a overnight drone barrage with heavy daytime attacks, a
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Iran has released a list of eight major bridges across the Gulf and Jordan, signalling potential retaliatory targets following a deadly strike on a bridge near Karaj. The list was released on Thursday by Fars News Agency, a semi-official outlet closely linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The B1 bridge damaged by a strike,
KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best in 10 months, adding that Kyiv’s troops had foiled a Russian offensive last month. “The offensive they were planning for March was thwarted by the actions of our armed forces. That is why the Russians will now simply
