Trump Urges Iranian Diplomats To Seek Asylum, Describes What He Wants In A New Ruler

Drought Engulfs 60% Of U.S. As Farmers Begin Spring Planting A massive drought has emerged across large swaths of the US agricultural belt, threatening crops and livestock and eventually affecting food prices, at a time when fertilizer and diesel costs are soaring. As of early April, 60% of the Lower 48 is in drought as the Northern Hemisphere growing season begins and farmers begin plantings, according to NOAA.  The southern US is already experiencing severe, extreme, and even exceptional drought conditions, putting pressure on key crops such as sugarcane, rice,...

Hegseth: Hormuz Blockade Stays "As Long As It Takes" - Ships Now Fair Game For Search & Seizure Summary US Navy: vessels seeking entry into Hormuz Strait now fair game for boarding, search, and outright seizure - including for suspicion of 'contraband'. Hegseth: US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal & strait blockade to continue for as long as it takes. Already 13 ships have been turned around. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf calls ceasefire in Lebanon "as important as a ceasefire in Iran." Heavy Israeli bombardment of...