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US military tanker down in Iraq - rescue mission underway

A US Air Force KC-135 refueling tanker crashed over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM and allied forces launched rescue and recovery operations as officials confirm the incident was not caused by hostile fire

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$100 - Brent crude tops $100 per barrel as Strait of Hormuz disruptions escalate

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"Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,673 ↓ 1.52% Dow 46,678 ↓ 1.56% Nasdaq 22,312 ↓ 1.78% Gold 5,096 ↓ 0.59% BTC 71,570 ↑ 1.50%

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Iran's new supreme leader issues defiant first statement

Iran’s new supreme leader issued an early, defiant message as the conflict escalates. Tehran signalled continued confrontation and explicit threats to key shipping lanes, heightening global risks.

US officials say Iran is laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has employed mines and other asymmetric tools to choke the Strait of Hormuz, curbing tanker traffic and threatening global energy flows. Shipping disruptions are now a central strategic lever.

US temporarily waives sanctions on Russian oil at sea

Energy markets reacted violently as the Strait blockade and Iranian strikes pushed oil above $100. The US moved to ease supply strains by temporarily allowing sales of Russian crude stranded at sea.

US Navy to begin tanker escorts through Strait of Hormuz soon

US officials signalled military and diplomatic steps to protect global shipping. Treasury and defense figures floated international escort missions as insurers and owners weigh risks.

US military tanker down in Iraq - rescue mission underway

A US Air Force refueling tanker was lost over western Iraq in an incident tied to ongoing operations. Multiple officials confirmed crashes and rescue efforts as CENTCOM launched recovery missions.

Vehicle rams Michigan synagogue and gunfire erupts

A vehicle ramming and shooting at a major Michigan synagogue triggered a security response that neutralized the attacker. Authorities are treating the incident as targeted and are investigating motives.

ROTC students subdue and kill Virginia campus shooter

A shooter opened fire inside an Old Dominion University classroom and was stopped by ROTC students. One instructor was killed and investigators are probing terror links as campus communities reel.

FBI director says Old Dominion shooting is being probed as terrorism

Federal officials publicly framed the Old Dominion attack as terrorism and released details on the suspect's past. The FBI and national leaders pledged further probes into ideological links and radicalization.

Hackers used Microsoft Intune to wipe Stryker devices, source says

A wave of cyber incidents and financial compliance revelations emerged as firms and investigators exposed money flows and breaches tied to Iran linked actors. Corporate and national security systems are under pressure.

Dow tumbles 700 points as Brent tops 100

Markets sold off sharply as oil spiked and the prospect of a prolonged Iran war hit risk assets. Global equities, futures and freight markets reeled as investors sought hedges and liquidity.

South Korea imposes temporary cap on gasoline prices

Governments moved to blunt the energy shock with price caps and reserve releases while China restricted exports, widening the supply squeeze. National interventions signal a deepening global energy crisis.

US opens trade probes into 60 countries over forced labor

The White House broadened trade and tariff actions while opening probes into forced labor and easing some oil sanctions to blunt the crisis. The moves mix economic tools with geopolitical aims.

Senate rejects DHS funding bill again as shutdown drags on

A congressional impasse left Homeland Security unfunded as TSA and other frontline workers faced pay interruptions. The political fight raised security and operational concerns amid heightened threats.

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill

Bipartisan momentum in the Senate produced a major housing package and moves targeting large investors. The lawmaking fight now shifts to the House where priorities diverge.

Fed to loosen capital requirements for big banks

Regulators are set to ease some bank capital rules as market stress from the oil shock and war tests the system. Higher mortgage rates compound affordability pressures for households.

ByteDance lines up 500 Nvidia Blackwell systems in Malaysia

Chinese and US tech moves accelerated as firms secure advanced AI chips and regulators pressed app platforms. The race for chips and app market access shapes global tech competition.

Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea near disputed waters

Unusual Chinese maritime activity and espionage allegations raised regional security alarms. Separate probes into AUKUS leak claims intensified scrutiny of defense secrecy.

Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled US arms deals

Taiwan moved to clear long stalled US arms deals as tensions with China and regional defence postures shift. Washington and Seoul also debated repositioning missile defenses amid the Middle East shock.

Indian rupee hits record low amid energy supply fears

India's economy showed mixed signals as car sales rose but the rupee weakened on energy fears and remittances risks. The war's ripple effects threaten major cash flows to developing economies.

Historic Illinois Senate opening stokes Democratic brawl

A high profile Senate opening in Illinois sparked a bitter Democratic fight and outside groups weighed in. The race offers early signals for 2028 positioning and intra-party dynamics.

Venezuela and Colombia cancel planned presidential meeting

Political turbulence in Latin America continued as planned presidential meetings were canceled and UN findings painted bleak human rights pictures. Washington moved to deepen engagement amid instability.

NASA clears Artemis II for possible April 1 launch

NASA cleared major technical hurdles and set a new launch window for the Artemis II lunar mission, aiming for the first crewed lunar flight in decades. The schedule remains conditional on final checks.

Adobe CEO to step down after 18 years

Adobe announced a leadership change as results and forecasts disappointed investors, sending shares lower. The shakeup highlights tech sector sensitivity to AI investment and guidance changes.

Appeals court temporarily blocks injunction on third country deportations

Courts and agencies continued to reshape US immigration policy as appeals courts and DOJ moves altered deportation rules and judicial oversight. Enforcement hires signalled sustained prioritization by the administration.