As Trump Weighs Return to Conflict in Iran, Here’s What Could Be Targeted Next There is no shortage of targets should President Trump, in coordination with Israel, decide to resume the assault on Iran. #Trump #Weighs #Return #Conflict #Iran

Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country’s longstanding electricity and resource shortages. #Rubio #Video #Urges #Cubans #Align

Cuba: Fuel shortage, blackouts trigger 'humanitarian catastrophe' 🇨🇺 “Everything’s scarce in #Cuba at the moment.”As Havana's fuel supply runs dry and blackouts intensify, France 24's Luis Miguel Cabrera describes the growing 'humanitarian catastrophe' facing the island. #Cuba #Fuel #shortage #blackouts #trigger

Germany goes from labour shortages to hiring freezes Once one of the Eurozone’s strongest jobs markets, the number of unemployed has topped 3mn for the first time in 15 years #Germany #goes #from #labour #shortages

Why airlines are now cutting prices | FT #shorts Since the first widespread warnings of jet fuel shortages at the start of April, prices have been dropping for flights to some of the most popular destinations in southern Europe, according to an FT analysis.⁠ #airlineindustry #airlines #jetfuel #shortsvideo #shortfeed #shorts #shortsviral #shortsyoutube #shortsvideos ► Enjoying FT content? #Why #airlines #are #now #cutting

Rare protests erupt in Cuba as blackouts deepen and US aid offer adds political pressure | DW News Power outages across Cuba have triggered an unusual sight: open protests in the streets of Havana. Demonstrations are rare on the communist-run island, but after more than 24 hours without electricity, hundreds are venting their anger over worsening blackouts and fuel shortages. #Rare #protests #erupt #Cuba #blackouts

Chinese demand spurs US ethane exports to record high Iran war leads to shortage of petrochemical feedstock naphtha, prompting plastic makers to hunt for cheaper alternative #Chinese #demand #spurs #ethane #exports

US renews $100M aid offer to crisis-hit Cuba while tightening sanctions The United States has renewed a $100 million aid offer to Cuba as the island faces worsening blackouts and a deepening economic crisis, intensifying pressure on Havana amid growing tensions over sanctions, fuel shortages and political reform. #renews #100M #aid #offer #crisis

The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products. #The #Iran #War #Taking #the

Press release - Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Deal #tackling #shortages

Press release - Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Deal #tackling #shortages

EU Commission clarifies flight compensation rights amid travel disruption The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East. #Commission #clarifies #flight #compensation #rights

Wall Street piles into ‘NACHO’ bet on looming oil shortages in June Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning. #Wall #Street #piles #into #NACHO

Where Deutsche Bahn is adding international connections this summer With fuel prices up significantly, and Europe seemingly on the brink of a jet-fuel shortage, this may prove to be the summer of international train travel. Here's where Deutsche Bahn is extending its reach beyond Germany. #Where #Deutsche #Bahn #adding #international

British Airways owner 'confident' on jet fuel supply 'throughout summer' The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war. #British #Airways #owner #confident #jet

Ford CEO says his Gen Z son is choosing hands-on work: ‘He feels like that’s more fulfilling than doing summer school at some fancy college’ Jim Farley told Fortune that we're still only in the "second or third inning" of solving the shortage of blue-collar workers in the essential economy. #Ford #CEO #says #his #Gen

European airports face jet fuel shortage within three weeks | FT #shorts With the Iran crisis having pushed up the price of jet fuel it’s going to be months, maybe even years before fuel prices come back down, explains the FT’s transport correspondent, Peter Campbell.⁠ #shortfeed #shortsviral #shortsvideo #shortsyoutube #jetfuel #airport #europe #fuelcrisis #iranwar #iranwarimpact #summer ► Enjoying FT content? #European #airports #face #jet #fuel

War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought. #War #and #Energy #Shortages #Boost

Why India's reliance on Persian Gulf oil has become a liability | DW News The Iran war has exposed how vulnerable so many of South Asia's economies are to energy shocks. As tension between the US and Iran continues, countries like India are facing rising pressure over fuel supplies, cooking gas shortages, inflation and economic security. #Why #Indias #reliance #Persian #Gulf

Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly Europe, Asia, and Africa all face potentially dire jet fuel shortages. "There is little doubt there is going to be a disaster,” says one economist. #Europes #jet #fuel #supplies #should

Jensen Huang says some CEOs have a ‘God complex’ when it comes to AI apocalypse warnings, which can create shortages of critical workers "So we have to be mindful of how we communicate the importance of this technology and what it's able to do." #Jensen #Huang #says #some #CEOs

Fuel to electric: How Nairobi is moving beyond fossile fuels | DW News As fuel prices surge across Africa, Nairobi is turning away from petrol and toward locally powered electric motorbikes. Rising costs and fuel shortages have exposed the risks of relying on imported energy — and left riders and businesses struggling when pumps run dry. #Fuel #electric #How #Nairobi #moving

Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict’s economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to Energy prices up 70%, growth forecasts slashed, fertilizer shortages spreading: Washington needs to adjust its trade agenda. #Asia #being #hammered #the #Iran

Summer holidays up in the air as Europe braces for jet fuel shortage Low-cost airline Transavia this week announced its first flight cancellations in May and June, citing skyrocketing prices for kerosene, a widely used aviation fuel. As the war in the Middle East continues, European carriers are braced for more cancellations but hope to avoid a fuel shortage that will ground their fleets this summer. #Summer #holidays #the #air #Europe

Microsoft, Meta, and Google just announced billions more in AI spending. Only Google convinced investors it’s paying off Surging prices due to memory chip shortages have led to billions more in capital expenditures from Magnificent 7 companies—and many investors don’t like it. #Microsoft #Meta #and #Google #just

Why NATO frontline states are feeling the pinch in US weapons deliveries | DW News US missile shortages after strikes on Iran are delaying weapons deliveries to NATO states on Russia's border. Estonia, Finland and Lithuania face setbacks to critical systems like HIMARS, raising readiness concerns — and pushing Europe to consider alternative suppliers. #Why #NATO #frontline #states #are

Airlines worldwide cancel flights, raise fares amid Middle East conflict Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has taken a huge chunk of oil supplies off the market, sending the price of jet fuel soaring and triggering fears of shortages that could force airlines to cancel flights. #Airlines #worldwide #cancel #flights #raise

12 beautiful routes for French train holidays this summer They're better for the planet, they won't be cancelled because of jet fuel shortages and you can take your own wine on board (100ml limits? What are they? #beautiful #routes #for #French #train

Trump administrations brings back death by shooting The Trump administration plans to add firing squads as a methods for executing people convicted of some federal crimes. The US Department of Justice recommended expanding its range beyond lethal injections, amid a shortage of access to deadly chemicals. #Trump #administrations #brings #back #death

Germany’s housing crisis: Loopholes for landlords | DW News Germany's housing market is in crisis. People who rent are feeling the pinch, with a shortage of affordable housing making tenants easy targets for exploitation, as landlords bend and break the rules and regulations. #Germanys #housing #crisis #Loopholes #for

How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable. #How #Jet #Fuel #Shortages #Could

What if your flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages? Europe is facing a crisis over low jet fuel stocks due to the war in Iran, raising serious doubts over summer holiday plans. #What #your #flight #cancelled #due

Will you be compensated if your European flight is cancelled due to jet fuel shortages? Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights? #Will #you #compensated #your #European

‘Hungry all the time’: US Navy deny food shortages after grim photos emerge The US Navy has fiercely denied claims that its warships in the Middle East are running low on food and leaving its sailors “hungry all the time,” as Washington’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues. Photos showing dismal, mostly-empty trays of food circulated online, with the claims that shortages are rife after a month and a half of war. #Hungry #all #the #time #Navy

Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries. #Hoarding #Driving #Energy #Prices #Higher

EU resumes aid to Ethiopia suspended over Tigray war In tonight's edition, the European Union is set to resume budgetary aid to Ethiopia, which was suspended when a brutal civil war broke out in 2020. Also, Nigeria’s jet fuel shortage is being driven by disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz that have curtailed global supplies. #resumes #aid #Ethiopia #suspended #over

America’s ‘silent army’ of skilled tradespeople are retiring with no one to replace them—and the price tag could hit $1 trillion a year The shortage of electricians, HVAC techs, and pipefitters could have catastrophic consequences for the economy, according to a new JLL report exclusively shared with Fortune. #Americas #silent #army #skilled #tradespeople

Priced out of Lisbon: When a full-time job isn't enough | DW Reporter Lisbon is considered a dream city; but when it comes to its housing market, many people who live and work here are fighting to survive. #dwcurrentaffairs #housingmarket #lisbon 00:00 Lisbon: A dream city with a dark side 01:15 Forced out of the city — life without affordable housing 02:52 Tourism and investors cause skyrocketing rents 03:41 Protesting the housing shortage 04:55 Luxury is booming: Who benefits from the property market? #Priced #out #Lisbon #When #full

Jet fuel shortages: Will flights to France be cancelled this summer? At the time of year when people would normally be booking their summer holidays, there is great uncertainty around whether airlines will be forced to cancel flight, or hike prices, due to jet fuel shortages. Here's a look at the situation in France. #Jet #fuel #shortages #Will #flights

Health, ​r​​​esilience and ​prosperity: Why ​immunization ​matters I’ve spent years working on vaccination policy in Europe, and if there’s one thing we still underestimate, it’s this: the value of immuni​​z​​​​ation does not begin and end with preventing acute infections in childhood. That is yesterday’s framing. ​​In today’s Europe, immuni​​​z​​​​​​​ation must be recogni​​​z​​​​​​​ed not as a narrow public health tool, but as a strategic pillar of resilience.​ Sibilia Quilici,  executive director, Vaccines Europe – via Vaccines Europe Europe faces overlapping pressures: ag​​ing populations, chronic diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), climate-sensitive health threats, workforce shortages​​ and constrained public finances. ... #Health #resilience #and #prosperity #Why

Hormuz domino effect: How the Middle East crisis affects food, flights and global supply chains The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by the war in the Middle East hasn't just affected oil prices. Despite a provisional reopening during the current 10-day ceasefire, global supplies of jet fuel, fertilisers, industrial CO2 and naphtha have already been affected, potentially leading to shortages of food and other essential products across the globe. #Hormuz #domino #effect #How #the

Texas Restaurant Owners Call for Work Permits as Immigration Crackdown Strains Industry Restaurant operators say labor shortages, rising costs and worker fear have prompted an unusual alliance of industry and political leaders in Texas to call for legal pathways to hire immigrants. #Texas #Restaurant #Owners #Call #for

Danish travel companies claim fuel shortages 'no threat' to summer holidays Danish travel companies have rejected reports that a lack of jet fuel poses a risk to Danish flights in the coming months, writing that travellers from Danish airports have "nothing to worry about". #Danish #travel #companies #claim #fuel

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe? The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. #How #soon #could #jet #fuel

'Older women are in demand by younger men': Papers discuss dating trends PRESS REVIEW – Friday, April 17: We take a look at how papers are reacting to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Next: the UK suffers food shortages "from Trump's war". #Older #women #are #demand #younger

Wizz Air reports problems with jet fuel supply in Italy Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air said on Friday it had seen jet fuel shortages at Italian airports, following warnings about supplies around Europe. #Wizz #Air #reports #problems #with

Could the Iran war ground European air travel this summer? | DW News Nearly seven weeks after the start of the war on Iran, airlines are raising the alarm as jet fuel shortages start to bite. Already smallers cities are starting to feel the supply pinch. #Could #the #Iran #war #ground

Scarcity in the oil market: Which countries are feeling the squeeze? | DW News US President Donald Trump's blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has impacted global energy markets, with the price of crude oil shooting past $100 a barrel. DW spoke to Rory Johnston, Founder of Commodity Context, on why the price of crude oil might not reflect actual supply shortages, and why prices might continue to climb. #Scarcity #the #oil #market #Which

Warning of oil shortages spreading to US and Europe as last Hormuz tankers reach Asia Last prewar tankers to leave Gulf set to unload in coming days, heralding next stage of oil shock #Warning #oil #shortages #spreading #and

Peru election extended for second day after ballot delivery failure Peruvians headed back to the polls Monday after ballot shortages forced an unprecedented extension of Sunday’s election, reflecting deep strains in a country crippled by political instability and escalating crime. #Peru #election #extended #for #second

A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. ‘We are actively praying for a hurricane’ At a time when the Iran war is already raising gas prices, the shortage is hitting an area that produces 5% of the U.S. #major #gasoline #production #hub #such

Eight Golf WAGs to Watch at the Masters 2026 There is no shortage of glamour at the Masters 2026, which are in full swing at Georgia's Augusta National Golf Club. #Eight #Golf #WAGs #Watch #the