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The United States confirms that both crew members from an F‑15E shot down over Iran have now been rescued in separate operations. This is reported as the first known US aircraft downed by Iranian fire since the joint US–Israel war on Iran began on 28 February.
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President Donald Trump delivered an expletive‑laden ultimatum to Iran, threatening to bomb power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure starting Tuesday if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the waterway to be “open.”
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US and Israeli forces have increasingly targeted Iranian civilian infrastructure in the current war. The World Health Organization has condemned more than 20 verified attacks on health‑care facilities in Iran since the conflict began.
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The conflict includes a specific US air campaign aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz, forming part of a broader “Strait of Hormuz crisis” within the 2026 Iran war.
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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified during the wider conflict, prompting more than 200,000 people to flee from Lebanon into Syria.
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Speaking in Damascus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press that a prolonged Middle East war risks further reducing already limited Western support and weapons for Ukraine.
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Analysts note multiple recent US and allied aircraft losses connected to the Iran theater, including friendly‑fire shoot‑downs of F‑15Es over Kuwait last month, heightening concern over air operations.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices above roughly $110–$115 per barrel, driving fuel price spikes worldwide. Eight OPEC+ members say they will raise production in May, but the move is being overshadowed by shipping disruptions through the strait.
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Japan’s 10‑year government bond yield has risen to about 2.4%, its highest level in 25 years. The Hormuz blockade and higher oil prices are intensifying inflation risks and boosting market expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike this month.
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The United Kingdom is facing petrol and diesel shortages over the Easter weekend. Diesel prices are reported to be up around 30% since US operations against Iran began in February, with warnings of further strain on supplies.
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Commentary on the first quarter notes that the S&P 500 has experienced one of its worst starts to a year in recent times. Investors are unsettled by uncertainty over new global tariffs, oil shocks linked to the Middle East war, and concerns around AI‑related disruption.
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US 30‑year fixed mortgage rates have dropped sharply compared with last weekend, providing a modest boost to homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance, even as broader financial markets remain volatile.
Source: creati.ai
Secondary‑market demand is valuing AI company Anthropic at around $380 billion post‑money, with roughly $2 billion in buy‑side interest. This places it in a similar valuation range to high implied figures reported for OpenAI.
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Caltech‑backed PrismML has introduced “Bonasi,” a 1‑bit large language model described as about 14 times smaller and 5 times more energy‑efficient than comparable 8‑billion‑parameter models, aiming to deliver capable AI without relying on cloud infrastructure.
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Google Vids now includes Veo 3.1 for improved AI‑generated video, Lyria 3 for custom music creation, and more controllable AI avatars. Access to text‑to‑video features has been opened more broadly to users.
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US forecasters are warning of potentially severe storms later this week, including risks of hail and tornadoes in parts of Oklahoma heading into the Easter period. This follows a deadly tornado outbreak in the central United States from 5–7 March.
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Mexican artists and cultural figures are protesting plans to send major Frida Kahlo artworks abroad for an extended loan to Spain, calling for more clarity on how long the masterpieces would remain outside Mexico.