Trump Says Empty Tankers Heading To United States

 

Washington: President Donald Trump said on April 11 that 'massive numbers of completely empty' oil tankers were heading to the United States to load up with what he called the 'best and sweetest' US oil and gas, posting the claim on Truth Social as senior US and Iranian delegations convened...

Iran conflict pushes U.S. inflation, dents consumer confidence

 

Washington. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices rose 3.3% year-on-year in March, driven principally by a 21.2% monthly surge in gasoline prices tied to disruptions from the Iran conflict. The agency released the data this week, showing core CPI at 2.6%, up from 2.5% the prior...

McIlroy’s lead shrinks, final round set for Sunday

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. Rory McIlroy used a late birdie barrage on Friday to take control of the Masters, building a record six-shot lead after 36 holes. The surge vaulted him clear of the field through the second round at Augusta National and set up the Northern Irishman's bid to become only...

Ole Miss beats LSU 6-3; Saturday rematch scheduled

 

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss defeated LSU 6-3 at Swayze Field on Friday, breaking a 3-3 tie with a three-run bottom-of-the-eighth inning. The Rebels scored on a run-scoring single, a successful bunt that produced a run, and a sacrifice fly, and reliever Walker Hooks finished the game by retiring the...

Indian-American Amit Kshatriya Leads NASA's Moon Mission Operations

 

Washington, United States. On Apr 11, Indian-American Amit Kshatriya, NASA Associate Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, is leading agency operations from NASA Headquarters in Washington to support lunar missions, managing ten center directors and serving as a senior advisor to Administrator Jared Isaacman as the agency advances plans to return...

US Announces Operation to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

 

Washington — US President Donald Trump said on April 11 that the United States has begun operations to clear the Strait of Hormuz and will reopen the waterway soon, with or without Iran's cooperation. He said US forces were starting clearing operations, claimed 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels were sunk, and...

Muncy’s three homers lift Dodgers to walk-off victory

 

Los Angeles — Max Muncy hit three home runs, including a two-out, ninth-inning walk-off, to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Andy Pages contributed a key two-run double earlier in the sixth inning that produced the go-ahead...

Arozarena homers as Mariners snap five-game losing skid

 

SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season Friday night, a 426-foot two-run shot off Houston reliever Ryan Weiss, and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 9-6 at T-Mobile Park, snapping a five-game losing streak and producing their most runs...

US envoy hosts Indian foreign secretary at Mar-a-Lago

 

Florida, US: On Friday April 11, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hosted Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at Mar-a-Lago, with Gor posting on X that the United States and India stand ready to work closely together on trade, defence, energy and other areas in the months and years ahead....

Swalwell's Major Backers Withdraw After Assault Allegations Emerge

 

Sacramento, California. Prominent backers of Representative Eric Swalwell withdrew their support Friday after multiple news reports detailed allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer and that other women accused him of misconduct; Swalwell denied the claims and said the allegations "are flat false" while stating he would provide an...