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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicUnited States of America

Topic: United States of America

Signs of lie detected

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

American aircraft carrier that left the Gulf over fire has other problems

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is the most expensive warship ever built by the US, at $13.2 billion.

US needs more air traffic controllers. Is it safe to fly?

The problem deepened when air travel collapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic. While global flight activity has gone up, its proven difficult to re-staff airport control towers.

Democrats flip Florida seat representing Trump’s Mar-a-Lago in surprise upset

Republicans hold wide majority in Florida statehouse, so the upset will have little effect on state politics. But it represents a symbolic win for Democrats and warning sign for Republicans.

US drafts 15-point plan to help end Iran war as Trump pushes talks

The proposal details remain unclear, though Trump has publicly mused that any agreement would have to include a prohibition on Tehran obtaining nuclear power in any form.

Saudi Arabia & UAE take steps towards joining Iran war—WSJ report

The reported moves by Washington’s Gulf partners indicate growing frustration with Iran, which has responded to US-Israeli attacks by hitting targets in several nearby nations.

Trump’s Iran war drive exposes limits of ‘Yes Sir’ cabinet

The war in west Asia has thrust the US onto the precipice of an international & domestic crisis, complicating Republicans’ chances in November’s midterm elections.

Iran could be a ‘forever war’ if the Kurds join the fight

The US has turned to the Kurds whenever it has needed allies on ground— in Iraq, in Syria, & now perhaps in Iran. Rarely has it worked out well, either for them or the region.

This oil shock hits differently for the US

While the 1970s and 2022 shocks supercharged US inflation, a sustained conflict with Iran would primarily hit the American economy through slower growth.

Trump offers insurance, naval escorts for Gulf shipping, but industry sees only partial fix

Trump plans to tap the US International Development Finance Corporation to support charterers, shipowners and insurers, but shipowners remain cautious due to limited details.

On Camera

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.