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If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know
Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through the West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up
 "If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know")
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian, military wings, kills 12 in Lebanon
Since the latest war began, Israel's military has not only been targeting the group's military assets but also its civilian institutions in an apparent attempt to weaken the Iran-backed group
 "Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian, military wings, kills 12 in Lebanon")
Iran fires two missiles at Diego Garcia, signalling extended strike range
As per WSJ, one missile failed during flight, while a US warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the second missile
 "Iran fires two missiles at Diego Garcia, signalling extended strike range")
At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials
Videos and photos from the scene showed thick grey smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building
 "At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials")
IRGC strikes US bases across West Asia in 70th wave of counterattacks
The Corps said the strikes were carried out using Qiam and Emad missile systems alongside attack drones, describing this stage of the reprisal as part of a broader strategy of "gradual attrition"
 "IRGC strikes US bases across West Asia in 70th wave of counterattacks")
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for generators
The standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel
 "Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for generators")
Colombian president Gustavo Petro named 'priority target' in US drug probe
The 'priority target' label is reserved for suspects DEA deems to have a 'significant impact' on the drug trade
 "Colombian president Gustavo Petro named 'priority target' in US drug probe")
US tax refunds rise 11% but still fall short of Trump's $1,000 promise
Refunds averaged $3,623 through March 13, 11 per cent higher than the same point last year, according to data the IRS released Friday
 "US tax refunds rise 11% but still fall short of Trump's $1,000 promise")
US considering 'winding down' military campaign against Iran, says Trump
Trump's comments came shortly after he ruled out a ceasefire and kept the door open to deploying ground troops, highlighting how he continues to send wildly divergent signals about his objectives
 "US considering 'winding down' military campaign against Iran, says Trump")
Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz after talks
Japan relies heavily on West Asia for its oil-imports needs; the war in Iran prompted the Asian nation to release oil from its reserves this month
 "Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz after talks")
US, Israeli war airstrikes cripple Iranian rocket, satellite programmes
The Americans and Israelis have targeted infrastructure for satellites and rockets, part of an effort to destroy technology that could be used for weapons programs
 "US, Israeli war airstrikes cripple Iranian rocket, satellite programmes")
Federal judge rejects Trump admin's restrictions on Pentagon reporters
The court ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought by the New York Times, which accused the administration of free speech violations
 "Federal judge rejects Trump admin's restrictions on Pentagon reporters")
US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead in eastern Pacific
The latest attack brings the number of people who've been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 159
 "US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead in eastern Pacific")
US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices
US Treasury Secretary said the waiver could release about 140 mn barrels into markets amid Hormuz disruptions, as rising fuel costs intensify inflation worries and political pressure on Trump admin
 "US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices")
Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran war citing neutrality policy
The move comes as war involving Iran approaches three-week mark, intensifying the humanitarian crisis and pushing global energy prices higher
 "Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran war citing neutrality policy")
Iran threatens strikes; US sends more Marines as Trump hints at wind-down
Trump said his administration was considering winding down military operations in the region
 "Iran threatens strikes; US sends more Marines as Trump hints at wind-down")
Jury finds Musk misled investors in Twitter deal, clears some fraud claims
The nine-person jury returned the verdict after 3 days of deliberation, nearly three weeks after the trial began on March 2
 "Jury finds Musk misled investors in Twitter deal, clears some fraud claims")
Bill to fund DHS fails again as concern grows about airport lines in US
Democrats declined to provide the support needed to move the funding measure toward final passage
 "Bill to fund DHS fails again as concern grows about airport lines in US")
Officials flag Europe air defence gaps as US shifts missiles toward Iran
One of the officials said stocks of Patriot missiles are absolutely dwindling in Europe and added the situation is pretty concerning
 "Officials flag Europe air defence gaps as US shifts missiles toward Iran")
UK approves US to use its bases to attack Iranian sites targeting Hormuz
The development comes shortly after Iran's Foreign Minister warned that Tehran would view the UK's decision to allow US access to its bases as 'participation in aggression'
 "UK approves US to use its bases to attack Iranian sites targeting Hormuz")