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United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to “take the oil in Iran” by seizing its export hub of Kharg Island, a plan being opposed in the US by “some stupid people”.In an interview with the Financial Times newspaper, published on Sunday, Trump said his plans for Iran differed from those for Venezuela, where Washington intends to control the oil industry “indefinitely” following the abduction of its leader, Nicolas Maduro, in January.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but some stupid people back…

States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions.State governments rely on such companies to design and operate computer systems that assess whether low-income people qualify for Medicaid or food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as food stamps. Those state systems have a history of errors that can cut off benefits to eligible people, a KFF Health News investigation showed.These benefits, provided to the poorest Americans, can…

Greyhound racing has been defended by Premier Roger Cook, but he stopped short of guaranteeing the industry’s future as it is put under the microscope in a parliamentary inquiry.

DHAKA: Bangladesh has ordered civil servants to switch off the lights and turn down air conditioning to save power as the Mideast war worsens an energy crunch, officials said on Monday (Mar 30).The South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 per cent of its oil and gas needs.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a string of orders regarding office attendance and saving electricity and fuel, ministry official Sakhawat Hossain told AFP on Monday.”Only the necessary number of lights, fans, air conditioners, and other electrical equipment should be used”, the order issued late on Sunday read.It also reminded workers…

WFP aid disruption in Sudan’s White Nile State leaves thousands of displaced families cut off.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is calling on prosecutors to try, convict and punish the undocumented killer of Stephanie Minter, arguing that he must face American justice before he’s ordered to leave the country.Kaine said he fears deportation could be a form of leniency.”I’m not sure that if he’s deported, [that] he will really face the punishment that he should face. If you do a deportation now, what’s the guarantee he would really face severe consequences for what he’s done?” Kaine said.”I think he should be prosecuted to the full extent of the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! UFC flyweight competitor Alexa Grasso delivered one of the most brutal knockouts of 2026 so far.Grasso went up against Maycee Barber in the co-main event at UFC Seattle. The matchup was expected to be a slugfest as the two female fighters are a couple of the best in the division. Alexa Grasso punches Maycee Barber in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena on March 28, 2026, in Seattle. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)With about 2:30 left in the fight, Grasso connected on a few punches. She avoided…

A ritual leader has become the second person charged over the death of a paying customer who died after taking a mix of dangerous drugs at a spiritual retreat.

ISLAMABAD: The pressure to win is intense for 25-year-old Hamza Khalid.As the sole breadwinner for a family of five, every online gaming match he wins brings in extra income for the day.An engineer by profession, Hamza works at an IT company for seven hours daily. Outside of work, he spends as much time as he can gaming.Hamza is part of a growing number of young Pakistanis turning to gaming platforms to supplement their income, as unemployment continues rising and wages remain low.“Studying for four to five years in a university and getting a degree out of it – that will just…

Egyptian official says Liverpool star will fade away if he opts for the MLS as San Diego FC owner welcomes compatriot.Published On 30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Egypt’s ‌national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving ⁠to Major League ⁠Soccer (MLS) after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season, as it would see the forward fade into obscurity.Salah, 33, ⁠has yet to decide his next move after he ends a hugely successful nine-year spell at Liverpool, where he won two Premier League titles ⁠and the Champions League.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listMLS Commissioner Don…