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Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.
Police arrested 75 people after a protest where demonstrators threw rocks and concrete at law enforcement officers. Two officers were injured and required assistance.
Police did not allow the patriarch into the shrine due to the threat of Iranian strikes. The authorities promise to ensure that services are held during Holy Week.
Islamabad offers a platform for dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both sides have expressed confidence in Pakistan as a mediator.
Iran's missile and drone attack damaged the Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi and injured workers. The attack on one of the market leaders caused panic in the automotive industry.
The President discussed with Abdullah II protection against drones and missiles based on Ukrainian experience. The parties reviewed the security situation in the Middle East.
The vessel sailed along the Iranian coast with six other ships. Traffic in the strait remains significantly below pre-conflict levels.
UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash called on Tehran to compensate for damages caused by the aggression. A political solution must include guarantees of non-aggression in the future.
Antonio Tajani protested against the ban on Cardinal Pizzaballa holding mass in Jerusalem. Police closed holy sites due to lack of bomb shelters.
Ukraine is ready for dialogue in neutral countries such as Turkey or Switzerland. Russia refused a trilateral meeting in the US despite Dmitriev's visit.
In Finland, a Ukrainian drone was identified among the objects that fell on their own. A Hornet fighter jet was scrambled to check the targets, but no fire was opened.
As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.
The Pontiff condemned the conflict in Iran and the use of religion to justify aggression. Leo XIV called for a ceasefire and the protection of Eastern Christians.
The Pentagon is planning limited Marine raids and pinpoint strikes on Iranian territory. A final decision on deploying units has not yet been made.
As a result of the Iranian attack, an aircraft worth $600 million was destroyed and 10 US servicemen were wounded. Several refueling aircraft at the airbase were also damaged.
Iranian authorities have lowered the conscription age for the "For Iran" campaign. Children as young as 12 will perform operational patrols and collect security data in Tehran.
Nechirvan Barzani's residence was attacked to draw Iraq into conflict. Baghdad and the US condemned the attack, while Iran's IRGC called the incident an act of terrorism.
In Israel, thousands of people took to the streets against the protracted war and the government. Police used force during the arrests of activists in Tel Aviv and Haifa.
The US Vice President received 53% of the votes in a CPAC poll, surpassing Marco Rubio. Conservatives see him as the next leader of the MAGA movement after Trump.
Missile fragments up to five meters long are being found in the West Bank and Israel. The debris contains toxic substances and poses a threat to civilian lives.
AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla has called for an end to the US military presence. The politician aims for an independent foreign policy by 2029.
Tehran has allowed two Pakistani vessels to pass through the strategic strait daily. The decision was made amid Islamabad's mediation between the US and Iran.
Massive protests against the war in Iran, immigration policy, and Trump's economy have begun in the US. Protesters also express support for Ukraine.
Russian satellites filmed military facilities of the US and its allies in the Middle East in Iran's interests. The President called for not lifting sanctions against the aggressor.
Over 3,500 troops and an amphibious assault ship with F-35 fighters have arrived in the region due to the conflict with Iran. US strike aircraft are also involved.
Ukraine plans to conclude agreements on drones and electronic warfare systems to protect its borders. The President proposes to export military experience and joint defense projects.
Tehran uses underground complexes to protect missiles and has switched to a tactic of small strikes. Experts note the strategy of conserving ammunition.
Finland's Minister of Defense initiates a review of the targeted use of weapons purchased by Europe. Helsinki opposes redirecting aid to a war with Iran.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Emir of Qatar to discuss defense and air defense. The parties signed an agreement on joint projects in the defense industry.
The US President is considering renaming the strategic waterway to the Trump Strait. The priority is to control the route due to a lack of allied assistance.