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Nasa astronauts on track to moon after Orion engine burn for lunar flyby
Known as the translunar injection burn, this step had little room for error in order to put Orion on the correct trajectory for the 10-day mission to lap the moon
 "Nasa astronauts on track to moon after Orion engine burn for lunar flyby")
Pakistan-led ceasefire push between US and Iran hits dead end: Report
Iran has officially told mediators that it is unwilling to meet US officials in Islamabad in the coming days and considers US demands unacceptable, the report said
 "Pakistan-led ceasefire push between US and Iran hits dead end: Report")
Crew member of US fighter jet downed over Iran rescued, CBS News reports
US rescues one crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran, as search continues for second amid escalating conflict
 "Crew member of US fighter jet downed over Iran rescued, CBS News reports")
Trump budget seeks 10% cut in discretionary spend, defence outlay $1.5 trn
The president's proposed budget changes need to be approved by the U.S. Congress, which requires bipartisan support, and the spending requests are often treated by lawmakers as suggestions
 "Trump budget seeks 10% cut in discretionary spend, defence outlay $1.5 trn")
SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation ahead of record-breaking IPO
At more than $2 trillion, SpaceX's valuation would increase by nearly two thirds in a matter of months
 "SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation ahead of record-breaking IPO")
Iran downs US fighter jet in southwestern region; hits Gulf energy sites
US hits B1 bridge between Tehran, Karaj; IRan strikes water plant, oil refinery in Kuwait
 "Iran downs US fighter jet in southwestern region; hits Gulf energy sites")
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course from India to China, says Kpler
Iranian crude tanker reroutes from Gujarat to China amid tightening payment terms, underscoring rising sensitivity of oil trade flows during West Asia tensions
 "Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course from India to China, says Kpler")
Five Indian nationals among 12 injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi
The incident caused minor to moderate injuries to five Indian and six Nepali nationals, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said on social media
 "Five Indian nationals among 12 injured by missile debris in Abu Dhabi")
US launches rescue for F-15 crew after fighter jet downed in Iran
The first known combat loss of a US fighter jet would mark a significant escalation in the five-week war that already has triggered a global energy crisis
 "US launches rescue for F-15 crew after fighter jet downed in Iran")
First LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz along Omani coast since war
LNG ships have avoided Hormuz since the conflict broke out on Feb. 28, disrupting about a fifth of the world's supply of the fuel
 "First LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz along Omani coast since war")
US employment growth rebounded in March; unemployment rate falls to 4.3%
The labor market has been buffeted by uncertainty, starting with President Donald Trump's aggressive import tariffs
 "US employment growth rebounded in March; unemployment rate falls to 4.3%")
Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, says HSBC
Amid speculation ahead of next Wednesday's monetary policy announcement on whether the RBI uses interest rates to defend the rupee, the report suggested risks of such a move
 "Crude sustaining above $100 will push inflation beyond 6%, says HSBC")
Why insurers are turning to hedge funds to cover AI data centre risks
As billions flow into AI data centres, insurers are turning to hedge funds and private investors through catastrophe bonds to help cover disasters, cyber attacks and other risks
 "Why insurers are turning to hedge funds to cover AI data centre risks")
China to regulate 'digital humans', bans addictive services for children
China proposes strict rules for digital humans, mandating labels, curbing misuse and protecting minors amid rapid AI expansion
 "China to regulate 'digital humans', bans addictive services for children")
Israel reopens largest gas field after West Asia war shut it for a month
Israel had ordered the temporary shutdown of some gas fields as a security measure after the conflict broke out on Feb 28
 "Israel reopens largest gas field after West Asia war shut it for a month")
Iranian drones strike Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, fire reported
The state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corp. issued a statement on the attack and said firefighters were working to control the blazes
 "Iranian drones strike Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, fire reported")
Drone company backed by Trump sons targets Gulf sales amid Iran war
The sales drive by Florida-based Powerus which announced a deal last month to bring aboard Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr positions the company to potentially benefit from the war
 "Drone company backed by Trump sons targets Gulf sales amid Iran war")
Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by record 43% and 55% amid Iran war
The price of petrol has been increased by PKR 137.23 per litre (42.7%) to PKR 458.41 from PKR 321.17, while HSD by PKR 184.49 per litre (55%) to PKR 520.35 from PKR 335.86, with immediate effect
 "Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by record 43% and 55% amid Iran war")
Myanmar parliament elects ruling general Min Aung Hlaing as new president
The move marks a nominal return to an elected government but is widely considered to be an effort to keep the army in power
 "Myanmar parliament elects ruling general Min Aung Hlaing as new president")
French, South Korean leaders agree to work together on Strait of Hormuz
Their summit in Seoul came as US President Donald Trump slammed allies for not supporting the US and Israeli war against Iran
 "French, South Korean leaders agree to work together on Strait of Hormuz")