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US DOJ to allow firing squads for executions to ramp up capital punishment

The Biden administration had removed pentobarbital from the federal protocol over concerns about the potential for unnecessary pain and suffering

'Iran has important chance to make a deal': Hegseth as US tightens blockade

Hegseth emphasized both diplomatic and military pathways, while asserting that enforcement actions are already underway across key waterways

US does not plan to renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, says Scott Bessent

Bessent's statements come as the world is on edge over the US-Israeli war in Iran, and global energy markets have been ensnarled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Pakistan for peace talks

Iranian leader was received by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Munir along with other senior officials upon arrival

No direct talks planned with US representatives in Islamabad: Iran

Iran's Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmael Baqaei thanked the Pakistani government for its 'ongoing mediation & good offices for ending American imposed war of aggression'

US sanctions China-based oil refinery, 40 shippers over Iranian oil

These sanctions come just a few weeks before President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in China

Appeals court says Donald Trump's order banning asylum at border is illegal

A 3-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border, and prez can't circumvent that

US announces preliminary anti-dumping duty on solar cells from India

US imposes steep preliminary anti-dumping duty of over 123% on Indian solar imports, intensifying trade tensions in the renewable energy sector

Trump to send Witkoff, Kushner to Pak for talks with Iran, says White House

The White House also said that Iran had reached out and requested an in-person meeting

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from Nato over Iran war disagreement

The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United States access, basing and overflight rights for the Iran war

At Elon Musk's SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns

While SpaceX's outlay is super-sized by most measures, it is dwarfed by Silicon Valley rivals

Iranian Foreign Minister heads to Pakistan as Hormuz standoff deepens

Iran's top diplomat heads to Pakistan as Hormuz tensions deepen, with US blockade, stalled talks, and oil supply disruptions intensifying the regional crisis

Justice Dept to close probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US Attorney Pirro

US Justice Department closes probe into Federal Reserve renovation cost overruns, asks Inspector General to review expenses under Chair Jerome Powell

US soldier charged for using classified intel to bet on Maduro capture

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket

IEA reduces outlook for global LNG supply growth amid Iran-US war

International Energy Agency flags LNG supply hit from US-Iran conflict, delaying global supply growth by up to two years

Israel PM Netanyahu says he underwent successful prostate cancer treatment

The tumor was discovered during a routine check-up after surgery for an enlarged benign prostate a year and a half ago, he said

Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE after receiving aid from Saudi

The UAE had asked for the immediate return of the funds in the wake of the recent situation in West Asia following the US-Israel war on Iran

Seven sea routes that can shake oil, food, freight and geopolitics

More than 80 per cent of global merchandise trade by volume is transported via sea routes, underlining the importance of key maritime corridors to the global economy

Amplifying 'racist trash': Democrats slam Trump's 'hellhole' remarks

The remarks came after Trump on Thursday kicked off a row by reposting comments by American radio show host Michael Savage that contained derogatory references to India

Talks with US in Pakistan was 'strategic mistake', says Iranian lawmaker

Member of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Mahmoud Nabavian said - 'Putting the nuclear issue on the negotiation table in Pakistan was a strategic mistake'