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UAE secretly carrying out attacks on Iran including one targeting oil refinery on Lavan Island: Report

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly conducted military strikes against Iran. These actions, not publicly confirmed by the UAE, allegedly targeted a refinery on Lavan Island in early April. The Wall Street Journal cited sources familiar with the matter. Reuters has not yet verified these claims. The situation remains under…

The Economic Times · May 12

Mass starvation looms if fertilisers can’t pass key waterway, UN warns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 12

Israel built, defended secret base in Iraq for war against Iran: Report

Israel established a covert military installation in the Iraqi desert to support its air operations against Iran and later carried out airstrikes on Iraqi forces after they came close to discovering the site, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The Times of India · May 10

Surveillance Tools Intended for Border Control Are Being Used Against Americans

U.S. citizens are being monitored and punished with technology meant to battle illegal immigration.

Reason · May 6

Starbucks Faces Customer Backlash Over New Small Table Design and Reduced Cafe Seating Footprints

A viral Reddit post revives criticism of Starbucks' small tables as the chain renovates 1,000 stores, closes hundreds, and defends its $9 coffee as a 'premium experience'.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million

The Independent UK · May 6

Pentagon Briefing on Hormuz Strait Takes Bizarre Turn as Hegseth Denies Iran Has 'Kamikaze Dolphins'

The claim followed a report from The Wall Street Journal last week which claimed that Iranian officials had discussed the possible use of dolphins trained to carry mines toward enemy vessels

Latin Times · May 5

Trump censorship binge angers MAGA fans

As some members of MAGA media begin pushing back against Trump, there may be a limit to his campaign of retribution

Salon · May 5

Dow Drops 557 Points as Iran Tensions Ramp Up: Stock Market Today

Wall Street is worried about re-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Kiplinger · May 4

Over 3 Million People Exit SNAP as New Rules Tighten Eligibility for Immigrants and Other Adults

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture told The Wall Street Journal the agency will continue "to serve those with the greatest need," while preventing waste and fraud

Latin Times · May 4