THE NEW YORK TIMES: The energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East caught China, the world’s top buyer of oil, by surprise. But Beijing has been preparing for a crisis like this for years.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were forced to stay elsewhere over the Easter weekend as disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is still holed up in Wood Farm.
US commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point on Sunday. Then everything stopped.
The United States and Iran are in discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire, according to reports, as efforts ramp up to de-escalate tensions and work towards a longer-term resolution.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s brutal fall from grace was on full display on Easter Sunday, with the former prince looking tired, startled and alone with dilated pupils.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has confirmed Australia’s fuel supplies have been extended into May, but international tensions are keeping markets on edge.
A Qantas flight has been forced to dump fuel mid-air and turn back to Australia just hours into a long-haul journey following an unexpected onboard emergency.