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French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said the government is preparing financial aid for airlines affected by higher jet fuel prices. The measures include deferrals of social security contributions, extended tax payment deadlines, and flexibility on fuel loads.
france24.comThe French government is preparing to provide financial aid to airlines affected by a surge in jet fuel prices, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said. In a post on X, Tabarot said the government and airlines made progress during a meeting on Wednesday.
The discussions covered deferrals of social security contributions, extended tax payment deadlines, and greater flexibility on fuel loads. "Airlines are facing a major shock. The government is fully committed to supporting them and helping them get through this difficult time," he said.
European authorities are seeking solutions to avoid broad aviation disruptions this summer. Airlines have warned of jet fuel shortages within weeks. Europe relies on the Middle East for almost 75 percent of its jet fuel imports.
The jet fuel price increases stem from ongoing conflict in the Middle East. A French aircraft carrier is heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of the world’s traded oil moved prior to the war, the French Ministry of Armed Forces said on Wednesday.
British energy company Shell reported a 19-percent rise in net profits for the first quarter. Profit after tax increased to $5.69 billion from $4.78 billion in the first quarter of 2025. Chief Executive Wael Sawan attributed the results to operational performance during volatile energy markets.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Nabatieh killed one person and injured several others, the National News Agency reported. Strikes also targeted other areas in southern Lebanon, including Yater and roads near Khirbet Selm and Qalawiya. Israel issued new forced displacement orders for residents in three towns in southern Lebanon: Deir al-Zahrani, Bafroa, and Habush.
The Israeli military said the orders followed alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah. In Gaza, four Palestinians including a child were killed in Israeli attacks, according to reporting from Gaza City. Three died in the Zeitoun neighbourhood while building a toilet.
Another was killed in the Daraj neighbourhood by an Israeli drone. Hamas confirmed the death of Azzam Khalil al-Hayya, son of Hamas political bureau leader Khalil al-Hayya. He died of injuries from an Israeli air strike the previous day in Gaza City.
Hamas described the strike as an attempt to influence its negotiating positions.
theiranproject.comThe United States and Iran reached agreement on a roadmap to conclude their conflict within 60 days following high-level talks in Switzerland. Technical discussions will continue this week at Burgenstock resort under mediation by Pakistan and Qatar.
dohanews.coHigh-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran concluded after one round. Technical talks will continue for the rest of the week to address issues including Tehran's nuclear program.
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