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Americans brace for costly summer travel as Iran crisis drives fuel prices higher
Americans heading out for the Memorial Day holiday weekend are facing a sharp rise in fuel costs as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies, setting the stage for what analysts warn could become one of the most expensive summer travel seasons in recent years.
Despite soaring gasoline prices, travel demand across the United States remains strong. According to projections from the American Automobile Association (AAA), nearly 39.1 million people are expected to travel by car during the long weekend, while another 3.66 million are likely to fly. The holiday traditionally marks the beginning of the summer travel season in the US.
Bolivia is witnessing growing unrest as protests against austerity measures spread across the country.
A fire has destroyed the Reikado Hall of Daishoin Temple, home to what is believed to be an “eternal flame” burning for more than 1,200 years.
A new Congressional Research Service assessment claims at least 42 US aircraft were lost or damaged during the conflict with Iran, including fighter jets, drones, tankers and surveillance platforms.
A buffalo nicknamed “Trump” has become a viral attraction near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, with visitors flocking to see the pale-haired animal because of its resemblance to Donald Trump’s hairstyle.
According to reports, Donald Trump is open to giving diplomacy “a few more days,” while Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly wants military operations against Iran to continue.
An Australian court has upheld a financial penalty against X Corp. after the platform admitted it failed to provide regulators with timely information about efforts to combat online child exploitation.
Amid uncertain US-Iran negotiations, Iran has intensified public military demonstrations in the capital, including parades and weapons training events.
A British radio station accidentally triggered panic after falsely announcing the death of Charles III due to what it called a “computer error” in its emergency broadcast system.
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could strike Iran “even harder” if Tehran refuses to sign a nuclear deal, while insisting the US “will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon".
A Reuters investigation claims Iran now exercises de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, with global shipping firms reportedly negotiating safe passage through the vital oil route.
US President Donald Trump sparked headlines after joking that he could “run for prime minister in Israel,” while defending Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and claiming Netanyahu was not being “treated right in Israel.”
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly planning a visit to North Korea as Beijing and Pyongyang strengthen ties. Reports say Xi may also try to mediate between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un amid renewed diplomatic activity.
Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has sparked outrage after posting a video taunting detained Gaza-bound activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Meta layoffs begin, employees wake up to 4 am email, 8,000 jobs on the line
Meta has reportedly begun laying off workers globally, with around 8,000 employees expected to be impacted. As per reports, the company sent emails to affected employees in its Singapore hub at 4 am on Wednesday
4 Republicans vote against Trump to advance resolution curbing Iran war powers
The US Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress' authorisation, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after US and Israeli forces began striking Iran.
The vote on a procedural measure to advance the resolution was 50 to 47, as four of Trump's fellow Republicans voted with every Democrat but one in favour. Three Republicans missed the vote.
More than 100 couples got married in Tehran during Iran’s “Janfada” campaign, launched to show public readiness to defend the country amid ongoing regional tensions.
The mass wedding ceremony for 110 couples was held at Imam Hossein Square.