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How can Ukraine help unlock the Strait of Hormuz?

US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "hell" on Iran if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping. Can Ukraine help unblock it?

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Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

The whales died so that tankers can move faster.

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Oil back above $110 as Asian markets react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran

Trump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway

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Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

Euronews

Trump says ‘Praise be to Allah’ as he orders Iran to ‘Open the F****ng’ Strait’ in wild rant

US president issues stark warning as tensions soar in the Gulf and daring mission rescues downed airman hunted in Iranian mountains

Evening Standard

'Unjust Iranian aggression': Kuwait's ministries complex building targeted in 'hostile' drone attack; watch

Kuwait's ministries complex and Shuwaikh oil sector were hit by a hostile drone attack on Sunday, which the finance ministry attributed to "unjust Iranian aggression." While significant material damage was reported, authorities confirmed no casualties. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted incoming threats as part of Iran's ongoing offensive across the Gulf.

The Times of India

Watch: Trump claims ‘many of Iran’s military leaders’ killed in ‘massive’ strike; shares video

US President Donald Trump claims "many of Iran's military leaders" were "terminated" in a major Tehran strike, sharing explosion footage without specifics. This follows Iran's missile attacks on Gulf states, Iraq, and Israel, and the downing of a US F-15 jet. Both nations have exchanged threats and carried out attacks,…

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Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr Back Drone Firm Now Pitching Weapons to Gulf States Their Father's War Created

Eric and Donald Trump Jr.'s investment in a drone manufacturer seeking defense contracts with Gulf states raises significant conflict-of-interest concerns.

International Business Times UK

Meloni in the Gulf: harmony on gas and defence with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia

The focus of the talks of Italian prime minister with Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia was the restoration of energy supplies and security in Hormuz. Italy offered technical support for affected infrastructure and defence against Iranian raids.

Euronews

Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction

A federal decision, approved upon the request of the Trump administration, to expand Gulf oil drilling has heightened fears of extinction for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, with fewer than 50 individuals remaining. Scientists note the species already lost over 20% of its population after the Deepwater Horizon spill, warning…

The Times of India

Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Trump administration said Friday it is rejoining two agencies that were split up in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill

The Independent UK

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

Euronews

Five Indians among 12 injured by Iranian missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile injured at least 12 people in Abu Dhabi. Five Indian nationals were among those hurt. The incident occurred in the Ajban area. This follows rising tensions in the Gulf region. Churches in the UAE announced closures for Easter Sunday. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned of…

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UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says

Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel on 28 February.

The Guardian - US

How sheltered really is the US from the Gulf oil supply crisis?

As Trump suggests Middle East oil disruption is not his problem, experts say talk of US ‘energy independence’ is a smokescreen – with consumers paying the price

The Independent UK

Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war reignites internal unrest

A man detained in Bahrain last month as the island kingdom came under missile attack from Iran vanished for days, until his family was called to retrieve his body from a military hospital

The Times of India

Bridge for bridge: Iran lists 7 Gulf targets after Karaj strike

Following US-led strikes on a key bridge near Tehran, Iran is signaling potential retaliation across the Gulf. The attack, confirmed by President Trump, destroyed Iran's tallest bridge, prompting Tehran to consider a "tit for tat" response. Iranian media have identified strategic bridges in the region as possible targets, indicating a…

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Watch: Kuwait refinery on fire after another Iranian drone attack, operations under threat

Iranian drones struck Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, causing fires and highlighting the escalating attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf. This incident occurs amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, impacting global oil flows and prices.

The Times of India

Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge cancel exams in UAE: Know new grading rules, results and more

Following the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the effects of the US-Israel-Iran war, numerous boards across the Gulf have cancelled examinations for students and stuck to alternative evaluation methods for the assessment of their results. Now, UK boards have also cancelled exams for students in UAE.

The Independent UK

Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing

Iran fired on targets across the Middle East while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran launches missiles at Israel and Gulf states as explosions heard around Tehran

Iran fired missiles at Israel and some Gulf nations while explosions could be heard around Tehran and the central Iranian city of Isfahan

The Guardian - UK

‘Food security timebomb’: a visual guide to the Gulf fertiliser blockade

UN says record numbers of people could face acute hunger if conflict continues

The Independent UK

Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends

The Times of India

Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…

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