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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Republican rival Curtis Sliwa appeared together in a comedy sketch at a charity gala, drawing criticism from some within the Republican Party. The staged parody, which played on Sliwa's fondness for cats, led to accusations of betrayal and questioned loyalty from party insiders and former Governor David Paterson.
UAE motorists should brace for higher fuel prices in April 2026 as global crude oil nears $115 per barrel. The monthly price adjustments directly reflect international market trends. Tight supply, steady demand, and geopolitical factors are driving this surge, likely increasing commuting and logistics costs for residents.
President Trump is reportedly willing to end the conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to weaken Iran's military capabilities and increase diplomatic pressure. This shift comes as an operation to unblock the strait was deemed likely to extend the conflict beyond his preferred timeline.
Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military gains against Iran's proxies and internal instability within Iran. The envoy also emphasized a dual-track US strategy of diplomacy and military pressure, ruling out compromise on Iran's nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on the military campaign against Iran, sharing a striking image of Isfahan ablaze following Operation Epic Fury. American forces reportedly used powerful bunker-buster bombs on a large ammunition depot in the city, which also houses facilities linked to Iran's nuclear program. This follows previous strikes targeting its nuclear infrastructure.
A report alleged a broker explored defense investments before US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Sean Parnell, assistant to US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, has vehemently denied these claims. He stated the allegations are false and fabricated. Parnell demanded an immediate retraction of the report. Secretary Hegseth and the Department of War maintain their commitment to ethics and regulations.
A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported safe.
Ballistic missile defence calls for firing at least twice at each target, given the doctrine of shoot-shoot-look, in which crews launch two times and then check the result. That implies at least 2,400 interceptors fired over the course of the war, and perhaps many more, since sometimes additional missiles are needed to defend against incoming projectiles.
The prestigious guest list made the event look more like a state visit than a ceremony for a non-binding stablecoin agreement that is exploratory in nature and doesn’t involve a major financial commitment. A group photo showed the 32-year-old son of Trump adviser Steve Witkoff flanked by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Over 50 years after Apollo's last mission, NASA is now just 48 hours away from bringing humans back to the moon with Artemis II. This historic 10-day mission marks the first crewed launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft as it takes four pioneering astronauts around the moon. In this photo story, we take a look at how the crew and rocket got to this point of being r...
Leaked messages shared in March 2026 have put Trisha Paytas and Moses Hacmon in the spotlight. Moses allegedly described fear and abuse in the relationship, while past clips of Trisha resurfaced online. Ethan Klein also reacted publicly, adding to the tension. No official clarification has been given yet, and the situation continues to unfold.
Iran's leadership has suffered significant blows in the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, with the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and National Security Chief Ali Larijani among key figures killed. Despite these losses and claims of "regime change" by President Trump, Tehran has moved to replace officials and maintain operations amidst escalating regional strikes and volatile energy markets.
Violet Marie Lentz is facing scrutiny after a viral fight video showed her in a physical altercation with 19-year-old Jenny Popach. Authorities say the fight may have been encouraged by her boyfriend, Braden Eric Peters. Police responded after a 911 call, and both Lentz and Peters were later arrested as the investigation continues.
