Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say - AP News

Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say  AP News

Moon fly-by sees astronauts regain contact with Earth and head for home

The Artemis II crew go further than any humans before in Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

The hundreds of mementos aboard Artemis II include a flag that never made it to the moon.

By Ashley Ahn

Trump Raises Greenland Dispute as He Assails NATO Over Iran War - Bloomberg.com

Trump Raises Greenland Dispute as He Assails NATO Over Iran War  Bloomberg.com

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Higher Inflation, Interest Rates From Iran War in Annual Letter - WSJ

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns of Higher Inflation, Interest Rates From Iran War in Annual Letter  WSJ

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears

US demands Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz while Tehran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal and insists it wants permanent end to conflict Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline Hello and welcome to our continuing live coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran and its consequences for the region, the world and the global economy. Donald Trump said he was “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he again threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and po...

By Adam Fulton

Are the U.S. and Israel on the same page in Iran?

President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister have stood shoulder to shoulder in their war on Iran — but do the two leaders have the same goals in mind?

By Daniel Estrin

Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth

Four astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free advertisement in history.

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party - CNN

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party  CNN

Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran

A ⁠Japanese national ⁠detained in Iran has been released on bail, Tokyo said on Tuesday. The person, believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, is the second to be released after the Japanese government announced last month that two of its citizens had been detained. “The Japanese embassy in Iran has confirmed that a Japanese national who was detained by Iranian authorities on January 20 was released on April 6 local time,” government spokesman Minoru Kihara...

By Reuters

Middle East war live: Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters final 24 hours amid escalation fears

US President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include power plants and bridges as a deadline for a deal neared, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal. Trump warned the country could be “taken out in one night” if it failed to comply. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

Artemis II begins journey home after reaching record distance from Earth

The four astronauts on the first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years reached 252,756 miles from Earth during a lunar flyby.

By Rob Freeman

Poilievre says Trump should avoid ‘permanent quagmire’ in Iran and focus on ‘core objective’

Poilievre gave his assessment of the unfolding U.S-Israel war against the Iranian regime on his latest podcast appearance

By Stephanie Taylor

Oil prices rise as Trump’s Hormuz threat looms; WTI hits $113, Brent climbs to $110

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Middle East tensions escalated. US President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Disruptions to this vital shipping lane are impacting global crude markets, with refiners scrambling for alternatives. Regional conflicts also continue to fuel instability.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Artemis II blackout: What happens when the moon blocks Earth?

Family seeks DNA test of seafarer’s remains killed in Iranian strike, alleges contradictory claims by company

Dixit Solanki was killed on March 4 when an explosive-laden drone boat struck an oil tanker off the Oman coast during the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Qatar LNG ships appear to abort bid to exit Strait of Hormuz - straitstimes.com

Qatar LNG ships appear to abort bid to exit Strait of Hormuz  straitstimes.com

Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT

Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote.

Trump’s threats

THERE were few details in US President Donald Trump’s presser late on Monday about which way his war on Iran could go, with the American leader continuing to issue threats as well as hold out the promise of a possible negotiated solution. The media interaction followed Mr Trump’s social media posts on Sunday, which were unhinged even by his standards, as he used foul language against the Iranians, while also appearing to mock Islam. Most of the event was dedicated to the mission inside Iran i...

By none@none.com (Editorial)

Strait Of Hormuz Closure Could Soon Be Felt On Dinner Tables Worldwide

Three staple crops corn, wheat and rice supply more than half of the world's dietary calories. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the supply and increased the cost of all three.

Hormuz closure divides Mideast fortunes

LONDON (Reuters) -- The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia, while other states that lack alternative shipment routes have lost billions of dollars, a Reuters analysis found. Iran effectively shut ‌the Strait -- a route for about a fifth of global oil and Liquefied Natural Gas flows -- after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran at the end of February led to a widening conflict. It later said it would

By The Korea Herald

NASA's record-breaking crew Earth-bound after trip around moon

The astronauts broke the distance record for space travel, reaching a maximum distance of 406,771 kilometers from Earth.

Artemis II crew includes first woman, Black astronaut, and Canadian ever flown to moon

Here are some highlights from the careers of mission commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch, all US astronauts, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen

By Reuters

How high will oil prices go if Iran-US ceasefire is not reached? - Gulf News

How high will oil prices go if Iran-US ceasefire is not reached?  Gulf News

Another Filipina dead in Israel as US-led war on Iran grinds into sixth week

A Filipina was killed alongside her Israeli husband when an Iranian ballistic missile slammed into a building in Haifa in northwestern Israel on Sunday, April 5 — making her the second Filipino to die since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran five weeks ago.

By Cristina Chi

North Korea Keeping Iran At Arm's Length, Hoping To Improve Ties With Trump

North Korea Keeping Iran At Arm's Length, Hoping To Improve Ties With Trump When the Ukraine war began over four years ago, North Korea only deepened its relations and defense cooperation with Moscow. Later into the conflict, it even sent thousands of troops to assist Russian military and security forces - and an undisclosed number of DPRK troops died or suffered wounds while fighting Ukraine. When it comes to Iran, many pundits assumed Pyongyang might also do something similar ...

By Tyler Durden

Indonesia lets airlines raise ticket prices up to 13% as Middle East war sends oil past $100

Indonesia announced on Monday a 28-percentage point rise in the surcharge on jet fuel, and said it will allow airlines to raise the domestic ticket price, which the government caps, by up to 13%.

Energy prices may rise, but your bill doesn’t have to: Simple ways to save at home

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Rising geopolitical tensions, including the US-Iran conflict, are keeping global ener...

By Soo Wern Jun

Tom Hanks' 12-Part HBO Space Series From 26 Years Ago Quietly Returns As Streaming Success At The Perfect Time

Tom Hanks' HBO space series is enjoying a resurgence in popularity on streaming against the backdrop of NASA's Artemis II missions.

By Matthew Biggin

Regional music artists declare readiness to defend Iran against enemy attacks - Tehran Times

Regional music artists declare readiness to defend Iran against enemy attacks  Tehran Times

PM, Iranian FM discuss impacts of escalation on security, stability - Qatar Tribune

PM, Iranian FM discuss impacts of escalation on security, stability  Qatar Tribune

War, oil and the cost of uncertainty - Kuwait Times

War, oil and the cost of uncertainty  Kuwait Times

FM Araghchi condemns US-Israeli barbaric attack on ‘MIT of Iran’ - presstv.ir

FM Araghchi condemns US-Israeli barbaric attack on ‘MIT of Iran’  presstv.ir

Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby

The astronauts of the Artemis II mission are making history by venturing farther into space than any human before and catching live glimpses of parts of the Moon never before seen directly. The mission began the final phase of its approach to the Moon on Monday, reaching the tipping point where the Moon’s gravity exerts […] The post Artemis II Enters Final Moon Approach as Orion Nears Historic Lunar Flyby appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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Iran: Trump did not endorse the 45-day ceasefire proposed by mediators (White House) - seneweb.com

Iran: Trump did not endorse the 45-day ceasefire proposed by mediators (White House)  seneweb.com