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US Issues Emergency Waiver to Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline Beginning May 1
EPA Director Lee Zeldin told reporters at a Houston energy conference that the order will boost gas supplies and lower costs before the summer driving season.
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Central Command Says Nearly 300 US Military Troops Injured in Iran War
‘The vast majority of these injuries have been minor,’ a military official says.
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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Due to Iran War Impact on Fuel Supply
Manila moves to secure crude barrels and fuel cargoes as reserves cover just 45 days, with emergency powers allowing tighter controls on supply.
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2 Men Arrested in Attacks on 4 London Jewish Community Ambulances
Police have described the two suspects in the arsons as British nationals aged 47 and 45, and said a third person might be involved.
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Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro to Serve Prison Sentence at Home Due to Ill Health
Lawyers for former President Jair Bolsonaro have long sought permission for their client to serve his sentence under house arrest due to his ailments.
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Pentagon Signs New Deals to Boost Wartime Missile Production
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell will expand output of missiles and key defense components under new, long-term agreements.
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Iran Pushes Back on US Cease-Fire Plan, Floats 5-Point Counterproposal
Washington has put forward a 15-point plan that Tehran has rejected, issuing its own terms.
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Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 26th Day Amid War With US, Group Says
‘The internet blackout in Iran has now entered its 26th day after passing the 600 hour mark,’ NetBlocks says.
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Oil Falls Below $100 on Rising Hopes for Iran War Breakthrough
Markets turned upbeat on Wednesday on U.S.-led mediation efforts even as strikes persist and risks to Gulf supply remain.
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UK Puts Social Media Bans, Curfews to the Test in 300 Family Homes
UK Technology Secretary Kendall says six-week pilots will produce the evidence needed for a national policy.
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Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Fuel Shortages Could Hit Europe by Next Month, Shell CEO Says
Wael Sawan said that the oil giant is trying to ‘work with governments to alert them to the levers they may need to pull’ including ‘demand‑side measures.’
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Danish Prime Minister’s Future Uncertain After Election
Mette Fredriksen, who called the election last month, well ahead of the October deadline, led her party to its worst result in more than a century.
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US Issues Emergency Waiver to Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline Beginning May 1
EPA Director Lee Zeldin told reporters at a Houston energy conference that the order will boost gas supplies and lower costs before the summer driving season.
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Central Command Says Nearly 300 US Military Troops Injured in Iran War
‘The vast majority of these injuries have been minor,’ a military official says.
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Philippines Declares Energy Emergency Due to Iran War Impact on Fuel Supply
Manila moves to secure crude barrels and fuel cargoes as reserves cover just 45 days, with emergency powers allowing tighter controls on supply.
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2 Men Arrested in Attacks on 4 London Jewish Community Ambulances
Police have described the two suspects in the arsons as British nationals aged 47 and 45, and said a third person might be involved.
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Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro to Serve Prison Sentence at Home Due to Ill Health
Lawyers for former President Jair Bolsonaro have long sought permission for their client to serve his sentence under house arrest due to his ailments.
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Pentagon Signs New Deals to Boost Wartime Missile Production
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and Honeywell will expand output of missiles and key defense components under new, long-term agreements.
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Iran Pushes Back on US Cease-Fire Plan, Floats 5-Point Counterproposal
Washington has put forward a 15-point plan that Tehran has rejected, issuing its own terms.
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Iran’s Internet Blackout Hits 26th Day Amid War With US, Group Says
‘The internet blackout in Iran has now entered its 26th day after passing the 600 hour mark,’ NetBlocks says.
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Oil Falls Below $100 on Rising Hopes for Iran War Breakthrough
Markets turned upbeat on Wednesday on U.S.-led mediation efforts even as strikes persist and risks to Gulf supply remain.
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UK Puts Social Media Bans, Curfews to the Test in 300 Family Homes
UK Technology Secretary Kendall says six-week pilots will produce the evidence needed for a national policy.
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Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Fuel Shortages Could Hit Europe by Next Month, Shell CEO Says
Wael Sawan said that the oil giant is trying to ‘work with governments to alert them to the levers they may need to pull’ including ‘demand‑side measures.’
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Danish Prime Minister’s Future Uncertain After Election
Mette Fredriksen, who called the election last month, well ahead of the October deadline, led her party to its worst result in more than a century.
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