Isar Aerospace Rocket Fails Seconds After Liftoff

German startup Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket failed on its debut launch today.

The vehicle lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but suffered a critical vector control issue about 18 seconds into flight, causing engine shutdown and an explosion roughly 40 seconds after liftoff.

Despite the failure, Isar called the mission a “valuable data-gathering step” toward future launches and confirmed its commitment to upcoming missions, including contracts with the Norwegian Space Agency.

Trump on Iran:

If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing — and it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.

NBC Host:

Just hours ago, President Trump called me to tell me he is 'pissed off' with Russia's President Putin and threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russia's oil.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombings and secondary tariffs on Sunday if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program.

"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago."

NEW: Somali National Army forces, backed by Ma'awisley clan fighters, have entered Masjid Ali Gadud following heavy clashes with Al Shabab.

Netanyahu to Visit Hungary Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

Netanyahu will visit Hungary from April 2 to 6 for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Hungary, an ICC member, says its constitution exempts it from enforcing the warrant and guarantees Netanyahu’s safety.

Iranian President Pezeshkian:

Iran's response to Trump’s letter was delivered via Oman and rejected direct talks, but indicated that indirect negotiations could take place.

Khamenei has also said that negotiations with the U.S. can continue indirectly.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has welcomed the formation of a transitional government in Syria.

A statement says this shows the Syrian administration's commitment to an inclusive, Syrian-led political process.

Germany, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan have all welcomed the new government.

Turkish President Erdogan to Israel today:

May my Allah destroy and devastate Zionist Israel for the sake of His glorious name Al-Qahhar (The Subduer).

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The Jaish al-Adl Balochi group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a security convoy in the southeastern Iranian city of Iranshahr.

According to the group, the operation targeted a "Farajah" unit, including two vehicles, in the Wadi Rahmat area of Iranshahr.

Jaish al-Adl claimed that the convoy was involved in training Iranian military personnel and accused it of complicity in recent operations that resulted in the death of a Baluchi family.

NEW: The YPG/PKK's so-called Autonomous Administration announced that it rejects the new Syrian government announced yesterday.

Shortly after signing the agreement with the Syrian interim government, the YPG/PKK first opposed the National Dialogue Conference and then opposed the draft constitution.

The U.S. plans to expand social media screening to all immigration applicants, including green card and citizenship seekers, raising concerns about AI misuse and free speech.

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new policy to collect social media information from immigration applicants, in line with a Trump-era executive order.

Experts warn that while AI tools aid screening, their accuracy is limited, raising concerns about the results.

Source: AP

Trump says he was very angry when Putin criticized Zelensky's credibility.

Source: NBC

NEW: 51 people killed in Israeli airstrikes on multiple areas across the Gaza Strip.

Source: Al Jazeera

Greenland's Prime Minister:

Trump says that the US is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: The US will not get that.

American THAAD air defense system has intercepted 6 Houthi Missiles intended for Israel so far.

Source: N12

Trump says he couldn’t care less if auto prices rise because of his tariffs.

Source: WaPo

Possible Electoral Ban on Marine Le Pen Has France on Edge

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who has failed three times to win the presidency, may be barred from running again if convicted of embezzlement in an upcoming verdict.

Le Pen considers a possible guilty verdict as a “political death” and views it as a severe attack on democratic choice, potentially sparking political upheaval amid national dysfunction.

Prosecutor Nicolas Barret emphasized the impartiality of justice, asserting that the courtroom is a legal—not political—venue, and laws apply equally to all citizens.

Source: NYT

The cost of a single THAAD interceptor missile is approximately $12.6 million, as reported in FY2017.

The cost of six THAAD missiles would be about $75.6 million.

German Chancellor Scholz warns EU will retaliate if U.S. imposes metal tariffs.

"So I say to the United States: Europe's goal remains cooperation. But if the U.S. leaves us no choice, such as with the tariffs on steel and aluminium, we as the EU will react as one".