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Daily news brief — 4 April 2026

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US Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran as Search and Rescue Operation Underway

Two US warplanes, an F-15E and an A-10, were shot down by Iranian air defenses in the same day, with one pilot rescued and another still missing. Search and rescue operations are underway, though US helicopters involved were also struck by Iranian fire. Iran has declined ceasefire talks in Islamabad, stalling mediation efforts.

Why it matters

The losses mark the first successful Iranian downings of manned US aircraft in the conflict, raising serious questions about air superiority and escalation risks.

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GMA Network
GMA Network
NBC News
Reuters
Wall Street Journal

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Singapore Ride-Sharing Services Raise Surcharges as Fuel Prices Rise

Singapore ride-hailing platforms TADA and Gojek have introduced temporary surcharges on rides to help drivers offset rising fuel costs amid global energy price increases. The move reflects broader cost pressures hitting transport services.

Why it matters

Rising energy prices are flowing through to everyday services, signaling wider cost-of-living impacts for commuters in Singapore.

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Channel News Asia
ABC News

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Jakarta Lawmaker Urges Ban on Israeli Passport Holders Following Peacekeeper Deaths

A Jakarta legislator has urged the Indonesian government to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country, following attacks in Lebanon that killed three Indonesian UN peacekeepers. The call reflects growing domestic pressure over the incident.

Why it matters

The proposal signals rising political tension in Indonesia over the Lebanon conflict and could affect bilateral and regional diplomatic dynamics.

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US Strikes Destroy Major B1 Bridge Between Tehran and Karaj

US military strikes destroyed the B1 bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj, a newly built structure set to open this year. President Trump shared footage of the destruction on social media.

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GMA Network

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Thailand's PM Orders Crackdown on Oil Hoarders Amid Energy Crisis

Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul has directed the Department of Special Investigation to crack down on oil hoarding amid an ongoing energy security crisis. Authorities identified six suspected scam tactics being used to manipulate fuel supply and pricing.

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The Nation

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Wix Completes Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer

Wix has completed a modified Dutch auction tender offer, repurchasing shares and reducing its public float. The move is designed to concentrate ownership and potentially improve per-share financial metrics as the company maintains steady growth.

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StockTitan

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OpenAI Acquires Popular Tech Podcast Network TBPN

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a daily tech news podcast network, marking its expansion into the creator economy. The move signals the AI company's growing ambitions beyond software into media and content distribution.

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Radical Data Science

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RCM Technologies Announces Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Results

RCM Technologies reported its Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 earnings, with investor focus centering on backlog levels and margin performance across its industrial services segments. Results drove short-term movement in RCMT shares.

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StockTitan

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Beehiiv Expands into Podcasting, Challenging Patreon and Substack

Beehiiv has launched podcasting services, allowing creators to host and monetize podcasts with no revenue cut taken by the platform. The move positions Beehiiv as a direct competitor to Patreon and Substack in the creator economy.

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TechCrunch

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Viridian Therapeutics Announces Positive Topline Results from REVEAL-1 Phase 3 Trial in Thyroid Eye Disease

Viridian Therapeutics reported positive topline results from its REVEAL-1 Phase 3 trial, with elegrobart meeting its primary endpoint in active thyroid eye disease. Significant proptosis reduction was achieved with as few as three subcutaneous doses.

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Endocrine News