2 Apr 2026

Earthquake in Indonesia Kills at Least 1 Person and Sets off Small Tsunami
An earthquake in Indonesian waters set off small tsunami waves Thursday morning, killed at least one person and damaged houses and buildings, officials said. The magnitude -7.4 earthquake was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Tankers Seized By US Carried 20 Million Barrels Of Iranian Crude To China
Nine tankers seized by the US since it began taking direct action against the so-called shadow fleet that transport illicit oil around the world have delivered over 20 million barrels of Iranian crude to China since 2013, according to the WSJ. The figures form part of a new report that provides an insight into the level of support China has given Iran by buying its sanctioned oil.

Palm Sunday massacre in Nigeria leaves at least 11 dead: report 
Gunmen killed over ten people in a Palm Sunday attack in northern Nigeria, prompting authorities to impose curfew to restore order. The assault targeted civilians in an area served by a Catholic Archdiocese. Although motives and perpetrators of the attack remain uncertain, the likelihood that it was an Islamist‑inspired terrorist attack is high.

Asia is the primary destination for oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz 
Iran has announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but only to vessels that comply with new laws imposed by the Iranian regime.  So which countries are affected the most? The countries losing out the most by Iran’s actions are not the West, but the East.  89% of the oil and gas shipped through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asian markets.

Contributor for far-left outlet calls for ‘wiping out Israel,’ says Israelis ‘mustn’t feel safe’
A contributing writer for the far-left publication Drop Site News called for “wiping out” Israel and urged his followers not to make Israelis “feel safe.” Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, a self-described “accidental war correspondent” whose work is published by Drop Site, took to social media Monday with a post calling for the complete elimination of the Jewish state.

The more manufacturing is digitized, the more it is at risk of cyber attacks; 80% of UK manufacturers have had cyber attacks in one year 
Nearly 80 per cent of British manufacturers say that they have been hit by a cyber incident in the past year, as new research suggests that disruption on the factory floor is no longer an exception but business as usual. In more than half of the worst incidents, losses surpassed £250,000, because when something breaks digitally, the production line usually follows suit.

Iran fears Israel’s ‘new strategy’ after major strikes on steel industry. Iran’s largest steel producer, Mobarakeh Steel Company, has reported heavy losses to its production units following joint US-Israeli strikes on its facilities during the war, with attacks hitting multiple sites in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.

Trump says US could leave NATO over lack of Iran war support. He also said he expects the US to end its war on Iran within weeks, and a cease‑fire would only be considered if the Strait of Hormuz is open. The remarks come amid a poll showing two-thirds of Americans want the conflict ended. Average U.S. gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon since the war started.

Gulf allies press Trump to escalate Iran war. Saudi Arabia, UAE, & other Gulf allies are privately pressing Trump to keep prosecuting the war against Iran. They argue that a month of U.S.-led strikes hasn’t weakened Iran enough. Saudi Arabia and UAE are leading calls to intensify military pressure. The Emirates favor a ground invasion. Oman and Qatar push for a diplomatic end.

Iran, Hezbollah launch attacks as Israelis host Passover Seders, sending millions to shelters. Sirens sounded repeatedly in central Israel Wednesday evening, surrounding the start of Passover, as Iran fired a major ballistic missile barrage, and Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon, sending millions to bomb shelters and safe rooms as families across the country hosted their Seder meals.

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