Iran, Russia condemn US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria
Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani, in a statement, said the attacks represented another adventurous and strategic mistake by the United States that will result only in increased tension in instability in the region . The US military launched airstrikes against more than 85 targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, in retaliation for last weekend's drone attack in Jordan that killed three US troops. Key Points
Economic TimesUS reportedly begins using AI in military operations, relies on tech for selecting where to drop bombs
The US military reportedly used artificial intelligence to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in the Middle East. This trend of AI usage in military operations has been seen in other countries too. Key Points
India Today'Response disproportionate': Shashi Tharoor attends pro-Palestine rally, urges Israel to end airstrikes in Gaza
Israel has vowed to finish Hamas, which controls Gaza - home to two million Palestinians. Israel has been carrying out targeted airstrikes to destroy Hamas infrastructure. Key Points
Business TodayIsraeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, killing dozens at a time in destroyed homes, witnesses say
Gaza's 2.3 million people have been running out of food, water and medicine since Israel sealed off the territory on Oct 7. Israel escalated airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, crushing families in the rubble of residential buildings, as health officials said hundreds of Palestinians were killed and medical facilities were shut down because of bomb damage and lack of power. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIsrael's Netanyahu says Gaza offensive has 'only started,' attacks will reverberate for years
Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed off the Palestinian territory from food, fuel, and other supplies in retaliation for a deadly incursion by Hamas militants, as the toll rose to nearly 1,600 dead on both sides. Hamas mounted its own escalation on Monday, pledging to kill captured Israelis if its attacks targeted civilians without warnings. Key Points
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Red Sea: Oil market makes plan to navigate weeks-long troubled waters amidst Houthi threats
The oil market is bracing for long-term disruptions in the southern Red Sea due to attacks by Houthi militants. Charters of tankers reveal that more vessels are being hired for routes that avoid the danger zone. airstrikes in Yemen by the US and UK have increased chaos in the area. Tankers are now being hired to sail to Asia instead of Europe, leading to a surge in earnings. Additionally, there has been a significant volume of Iraqi crude cargoes booked to sail from the Persian Gulf to Europe around Africa. Key Points
Economic Times300,000 Palestinians homeless, food shortages for 2 million: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israel
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have left over 300,000 Palestinians homeless and caused critical shortages of food, water, and fuel for the 2 million residents. Israeli troops are preparing for a possible ground invasion following Hamas' deadly assault. The Israeli military claims to be targeting Hamas-controlled locations, but Gazans argue that airstrikes are causing indiscriminate damage to civilians and civilian sites. The situation in Gaza has worsened with the only power plant shutting down, hospitals overwhelmed, and a lack of humanitarian aid. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli strikes near Syrian capital kill Iranian adviser
Syrian state media on March 31 said Israel has launched airstrikes on the suburbs of Syria’s capital Damascus for the second day in a row. According to Iran state media, Milad Heidari, an Iranian military adviser, was killed during what it called a “criminal strike”. Key Points
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