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What should the U.S. do next after the fighter jet was shot down over Iran?

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. fighter jet has been shot down over Iran and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for any survivors, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, in the first such known incident since the war began nearly five weeks ago. The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command did not respond to requests for comment. The prospect of U.S. pilots being alive and on the run inside Iran raises the stakes for the United States in a conflict that has struggled to win popular support among Americans, according to opinion polls

What should be done to address the impact of drone strikes on civilians in conflict zones like Ukraine?

What are the possible impacts of the recent attacks on Beirut, and how should communities respond to support those affected?

Buildings in flames, charred cars, ambulance sirens wailing: in an instant, an Israeli strike turned one of Beirut's busiest arteries into a scene of devastation on Wednesday. Around 2:00 pm local time, a series of Israeli strikes slammed into the Lebanese capital without warning, triggering scenes of panic. "People started running left and right, and smoke was billowing," said Ali Younes, who was waiting for his wife near Corniche al-Mazraa, one of the areas targeted

How might the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affect our country's energy prices and security?

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Oil prices soar - Oil prices surged 10 percent after Qatar reported "extensive" damage to the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies. The price of European gas also jumped 35 percent after Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar's huge Ras Laffan LNG facility. - Iran warning, Hormuz toll

How should governments respond to conflicts like the one in Lebanon to support peace and protect civilians?

Lebanon declared a national day of mourning on Thursday after Israeli strikes pummelled the country, killing nearly 200 people and calling into question the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis reports from Beirut, Lebanon

What are the potential effects of attacks on journalists in conflict zones on media freedom and public safety?

CAIRO, March 28 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike on a media car in southern Lebanon killed at least two Lebanese broadcast journalists, Lebanon's Al Manar TV reported on Saturday. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reports. (Reporting by Jaidaa Taha, Maya Gebeily and Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Joe Bavier)

What should be done to help people in Lebanon during this ongoing war?

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon is a "victim of war" and that his government would redouble political efforts to end the conflict

What could the renewal of U.S. and Venezuela's diplomatic ties mean for both countries and their people?

Washington has rapidly warmed up ties with Venezuela — and applied major pressure on it — since capturing the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, two months ago

How can we ensure that the 2026 World Cup promotes human rights for everyone involved?

Amnesty International warned on Monday that this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico risks becoming a “stage for repression”, urging FIFA and host nations to protect the human rights of players and fans

How should the UK strengthen its relationship with the EU in response to global challenges?

LONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the war in Iran means Britain should align more closely with the European Union on security and economy, following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. At a press conference aimed at easing public concern over rising energy costs, Starmer said the impact of the war would "define us for a generation" and could be similar to the rise in energy prices in the 1970s