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Korva Coleman (0:15)
Live from NPR News. In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. The US And Israel are continuing their strikes against Iran. Iran has also continued to fire at Israel and at neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Israel is also widening its strikes on southern Lebanon. It's warned residents to flee for their lives. NPR's Hadil Al Shilci reports. Displaced Lebanese are surging into the capital, Beirut.
Hadil Al Shilci (0:41)
Beirut itself is just crowded with the displaced. You know, those with money are able to afford hotels or rent apartments, but then those who can't afford hotels are sleeping in their cars and on the streets. The sidewalks are packed here with displaced families, mothers and children huddled under blankets to stay warm. Men sit around little fires to keep warm, also smoking cigarettes. And Lebanese officials say over 95,000 people are now displaced.
Korva Coleman (1:07)
NPR's Hadil Al Shilti reporting from Beirut. The Treasury Department is issuing a temporary waiver to allow refineries in India to purchase oil from Russia. NPR's Julia Simon reports on what energy experts are saying about this move.
Julia Simon (1:23)
In a statement on X, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant wrote the 30 day waiver for India to buy Russian crude will, quote, not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government as it only authorizes transactions involving oil already stranded at sea. This is a significant turnaround after months of the Trump administration leaning on India to stop accepting Russian oil. Experts tell NPR it's a move to try to avoid higher oil prices in the US and around the world. India is vulnerable to the current shortage of oil from the Persian Gulf because of the war with Iran. Around 40% of Indian crude imports come through the Strait of Hormuz, which is which is effectively blocked. Julia Simon, NPR News.
Korva Coleman (2:04)
President Trump is going to nominate Oklahoma Republican Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Trump fired her yesterday. The change in leadership comes as the agency remains partially shut down. Travel industry leaders are urging Congress to end the funding stalemate. NPR's Joel Rose reports. They're warning the shutdown could slow air traffic during the busy spring break season.