Iran 'terror premium' inflated oil prices for decades, Trump adviser says in White House report
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored
Trump claims Iranian regime 'badly' wants deal but 'not ready' to negotiate end of war
Moscow protests after Israeli strike hits near Russian scientists in Iran’s Bushehr
Shots fired at Rihanna's house in Beverly Hills, no injuries reported, media say
Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source.
US military aircraft land in UK after Starmer grants US permission to use airbases - report
Britain's Defence Ministry declined to comment on the issue, according to the Guardian, which noted that it was not confirmed whether the aircraft are ultimately headed to the Middle East.
NYC police says device thrown during protests outside Mamdani's house was an explosive
The device, a jar filled with nuts, bolts and screws and wrapped in black tape with a fuse, was thrown by a counterprotester on Saturday outside Gracie Mansion.
Zelensky sending experts to Middle East to help civilians, US military forces
The experts are set to arrive in the Middle East next week, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and will have the capabilities to assist “right away.”
Half of US citizens seeking help leaving Middle East turn down available gov't recommended options
The State Department claims to have directly assisted over 19,000 Americans abroad with security guidance and travel assistance through its 24/7 Task Force
Body-camera footage casts doubt on Texas DHS shooting, may show unjustified killing
Ruben Ray Martinez was shot by a Homeland Security Investigations Agent, Jack C. Stevens, on March 15, 2025. According to another agent, Martinez had first struck him with his car.
Oslo ups security around US embassy after explosion, no injuries reported
A loud blast was heard near the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m., and smoke was seen rising from the compound, eyewitnesses told local media.
USS George H.W. Bush to deploy to Mediterranean, become third aircraft carrier in region - report
The Ford carrier strike group crossed the Suez Canal on Thursday, while the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Gulf.
President Trump honors six US soldiers killed by Iranian drone in Kuwait
The ceremony marked the return of the remains of the six service members who died Sunday when a drone struck a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, during Operation Epic Fury.
Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones
Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.
