Here’s how two airmen would have ejected from the F-15E.
via NYT > World News A step-by-step look at the process by which the two crew members probably ejected from the fighter jet.
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In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
via NYT > World News Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.
Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says
via NYT > World News Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.
Trump’s Cuts Have Eviscerated Once-Bipartisan Foreign Aid Programs
via NYT > World News Acting mostly with approval from the Republican-led Congress, President Trump clawed back money it had approved for initiatives that enjoyed strong backing from members of both parties.
Azam Khan powers Karachi Kings to five-wicket win in PSL 11
Azam Khan struck a decisive 74 off 34 balls as Karachi Kings chased down 197 to beat Rawalpindiz by five wickets with four balls to spare in a Pakistan Super League match on Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium. Karachi finished on 199 for 5 in 19.2 overs, completing what had been a tense chase that remained in the balance deep into the second innings. Rawalpindiz, led by Mohammad Rizwan, posted 197 for 6 after being put in to bat, built around a 120-run partnership between Sam Billings and Daryl Mitchell. Billings made 58 off 35 balls, while Mitchell contributed 65 off 41, combining to provide a strong platform. Despite that stand, Karachi’s bowlers prevented further acceleration, with Hasan Ali returning figures of 3 for 24 in four overs. Karachi’s reply began aggressively, with Muhammad Waseem scoring 23 off 11 balls, before David Warner anchored the innings with 50 off 36 deliveries to keep the chase on track. The game turned after the 15th over when Azam Khan took control of the scoring. H...
Trump’s Endgame in Iran?
via NYT > World News We look at what has changed, and what hasn’t, as a result of the joint U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
Palm Sunday Attack in Nigeria Leaves at Least 12 Dead
via NYT > World News No one has claimed responsibility for the killings in the mostly Christian city of Jos, and the police have yet to arrest the gunmen.