Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction | World News

Why Trump’s ‘God Squad’ decision to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico is a vote for a whale’s extinction | World News

This photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows a Rice’s whale at the surface in the Gulf of Mexico. (NOAA Fisheries (Permit #779-1633) via AP) A rarely used federal panel with the authority to override endangered species protections has approved a request from the Trump administration to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of…

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‘Figment of imagination’: Pakistan rejects reports of failure to initiate US, Iran talks

‘Figment of imagination’: Pakistan rejects reports of failure to initiate US, Iran talks

Pakistan on Saturday dismissed media reports claiming that its efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict had run into hurdles following an initial exchange of peace proposals.“We have noted several reports in the media, including on social media, citing so-called official government sources regarding the…

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Saudi Arabia: Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss | World News

Saudi Arabia: Planning Hajj 2026? Key updates, visa rules, Nusuk registration and important deadlines you shouldn’t miss | World News

Hajj 2026 preparations intensify with early visas, strict deadlines and Nusuk bookings as registrations cross 1.2 million globally / Image: file Saudi Arabia has accelerated preparations for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH), introducing earlier visa processing, stricter timelines and a fully digital system to manage millions of pilgrims.According to official timelines, Hajj is expected to take…

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Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries

Saudi Arabia travel ban: New ministry rules bring up to SR30,000 fine, 5-year ban for restricted countries

Visit restricted countries? Saudi warns of SR30,000 fine, 2-year ban / Image: file Saudi Arabia introduced new travel regulations for its citizens, imposing financial penalties and travel bans on those who visit restricted countries without official approval. The updated rules fall under the Kingdom’s Travel Documents Law, which was implemented through executive regulations approved by…

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Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw: ‘I thought it was spam’: Indian expat wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw | World News

Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw: ‘I thought it was spam’: Indian expat wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw | World News

Abu Dhabi draw turns Indian expat millionaire with Dh20 million Big Ticket jackpot / Image: file An Indian expatriate based in Oman won the Dh20 million grand prize in the latest Big Ticket draw held in Abu Dhabi, marking one of the month’s biggest wins.Shanthanu Shettigar, a Karnataka native working in the retail sector in…

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A 1,000-year-old structure found under Norway’s sea may reveal how whales were once trapped | World News

A 1,000-year-old structure found under Norway’s sea may reveal how whales were once trapped | World News

In western Norway, a quiet underwater discovery is drawing attention from archaeologists and historians who study early coastal life. Beneath the seabed near a narrow channel in Grindasundet, close to the village of Telavåg in Øygarden, researchers have identified a long stone formation that appears to have been deliberately constructed. It lies not far from…

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How to survive in enemy territory after jet goes down—High-risk journey of a shot-down pilot

How to survive in enemy territory after jet goes down—High-risk journey of a shot-down pilot

Military aviation experts have outlined what it takes for a fighter pilot whose jet is shot down behind enemy lines to hide, survive, and be rescued by extraction troops, as US crews conduct search-and-rescue operations after Iran reportedly downed a US Air Force F‑15E Strike Eagle on Friday.According to reports, one crew member—likely the pilot—has…

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Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend as YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight

Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend as YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight

Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend as YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight (Image via Getty) Alissa Violet is back in the news, but this time it is not for social media. According to TMZ (April 2, 2026), the YouTuber was arrested after an alleged late-night argument with her…

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‘Only real leverage’: Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report

‘Only real leverage’: Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report

Recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as control of the key oil chokepoint remains its main leverage against the United States, Reuters reported. Tehran, which controls one side of the strait, has effectively blockaded the route in response to U.S.-Israel strikes that triggered the ongoing…

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US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘Can’t comment, hope that’s not going to happen’ — Trump on missing pilot reports in Iran

US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘Can’t comment, hope that’s not going to happen’ — Trump on missing pilot reports in Iran

The United Nations Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahrain‑sponsored resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said Friday. The meeting was initially set for Friday, then shifted to Saturday, and has now been postponed again with no new date announced, underscoring the…

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‘Game changer’: England town stopped mowing 8 miles of grass and nature came back instantly while saving £25,000 a year

‘Game changer’: England town stopped mowing 8 miles of grass and nature came back instantly while saving £25,000 a year

A quiet policy shift in Rotherham has turned into one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. Back in 2013, the town decided to stop mowing large stretches of roadside grass and instead replace them with wildflowers. What followed was unexpected. Maintenance costs dropped significantly, wildlife returned in noticeable numbers and the once-plain…

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