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• Oil prices today: Crude edges lower as Iran–US tensions keep markets on edge April 23, 2026
  Oil prices saw a slight dip after Wednesday's surge, as stalled Iran-US peace talks and ongoing shipping route restrictions, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, kept markets on edge. Iran's seizure of two ships and US interception of tankers highlight escalating tensions. Despite record US energy exports, domestic crude inventories unexpectedly rose, while fuel stocks declined.
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• Pentagon shake-up continues: US navy secretary steps down abruptly amid war with Iran April 23, 2026
  US Navy secretary John Phelan has abruptly resigned, with Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. This departure occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including the Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing operations in critical waterways. Phelan's exit is the latest in a series of significant leadership changes within the Pentagon.
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• ‘Raped another woman in Rajasthan’: Chilling details emerge in IRS officer’s daughter murder case April 23, 2026
  A 22-year-old daughter of a senior bureaucrat was allegedly raped and murdered at her south Delhi residence. Police arrested a 23-year-old former domestic help within 12 hours, who was dismissed for financial misconduct. He is accused of robbery, sexual assault, and murder, and is also wanted for a similar crime in Rajasthan.
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