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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")
US sends Marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia, says officials
Israel did promise to avoid further attacks on Iran's South Pars gasfield the day after an Iranian retaliatory strike on Qatar caused damage
 "US sends Marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia, says officials")
Trump administration sues Harvard for allegedly violating civil rights law
The Trump administration has sued Harvard, alleging civil rights violations over antisemitism and seeking to recover billions in federal funding
Trump unveils AI policy urging single federal law over state rules
The Trump administration has been pushing for a single legislative framework that can be applied uniformly across the country, rather than leaving states to form their own plans
 "Trump unveils AI policy urging single federal law over state rules")
Chuck Norris, martial arts master, actor turned internet icon, dies at 86
Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a "sudden passing"
 "Chuck Norris, martial arts master, actor turned internet icon, dies at 86")
Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop
The latest effort, known internally as Transformer, is being developed within its devices and services unit, according to four people familiar with the matter
 "Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop")