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West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet
Vance, Witkoff and Kushner to lead the delegation
 "West Asia conflict: US team in Pakistan on Monday; no word from Iran yet")
Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end
Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf said in a televised interview that Tehran would continue to threaten commercial vessels transiting the critical waterway
 "Iran doubles down on closing Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire nears end")
Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years
The snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests last December that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets
 "Bulgarians head to polls to elect Parliament for eighth time in 5 years")
US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash
US President Donald Trump has made expanding US access to critical minerals, including rare earth elements, a central policy to counter China
 "US backs rare earths project in South Africa despite diplomatic clash")
Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience
Four decades on, Chernobyl - which is transliterated as "Chornobyl" in Ukraine - remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in
 "Four decades on, Chernobyl stands as testament to nature's resilience")
Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes curbs again
Confusion over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict
 "Iran fires on ships in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran imposes curbs again")
Iran reviewing US proposals, says Hormuz curbs to stay till war ends
The council said Iran has yet to respond, but further talks would require the US to abandon "excessive demands and adjust its requests to the realities on the ground"
 "Iran reviewing US proposals, says Hormuz curbs to stay till war ends")
Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30
The bill was approved by the Senate on Friday in a last-minute scramble to prevent the authority from expiring within a matter of days
 "Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30")
Trump orders faster review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine
"Today's order will ensure that people suffering from debilitating symptoms might finally have a chance to reclaim their lives and lead a happier life," Trump said
 "Trump orders faster review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaine")
Indian vessels turn back as Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz: Report
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker and crew were reported safe, without identifying the vessel or its destination
 "Indian vessels turn back as Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz: Report")
Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as restrictions return
Iran announced earlier Saturday it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports
 "Iran gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as restrictions return")
Iran rejects Trump claim, says it will not hand over enriched uranium to US
Saeed Khatibzadeh rejects Donald Trump claims, says Iran not ready for talks as US stance remains unchanged
Iran reimposes restrictions on Hormuz, accuses US of violating deal
The announcement came after Trump said the blockade 'will remain in full force' until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme
 "Iran reimposes restrictions on Hormuz, accuses US of violating deal")
Iran partially reopens airspace after 7 week shutdown amid ceasefire
The partial reopening has come more than a week into a ceasefire between Iran and the US
 "Iran partially reopens airspace after 7 week shutdown amid ceasefire")
Air Canada to suspend flights to JFK for 5 months as jet fuel costs soar
The average price for a gallon of jet fuel reached $4.32 on Thursday, up from $2.50 the day before the war in Iran broke out, according to Argus Media
 "Air Canada to suspend flights to JFK for 5 months as jet fuel costs soar")
Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez
He condemned Hezbollah's rocket fire into northern Israel that triggered the latest round of fighting, and criticised Iran's role in arming and backing the group
 "Negotiations not weakness, country reclaimed its sovereignty: Lebanese prez")
Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines
Motorists, hoping for relief at the pump, wondered how quickly gasoline prices might fall once oil tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf were moving again
 "Traffic, trepidation in Persian Gulf may delay gasoline price declines")
US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security
Officials have said the move is part of a broader effort to counter Iran's influence in Iraq and deter further violence against US interests
 "US sanctions Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders; warns over Hormuz security")
Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium
Trump said more talks will be needed to reach a deal and that these would take place "probably over the weekend." He added that he "might" go to Islamabad once a deal is made
 "Trump again suggests Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium")
Iran war fuels nuclear push across Asia, Africa amid energy shock
Asia, where most of the West Asian oil and natural gas was headed, was hit first and hardest by disruptions to shipping routes carrying those fuels - swiftly followed by Africa
 "Iran war fuels nuclear push across Asia, Africa amid energy shock")