Kuwait oil refinery hit by drone attack as Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and power plants

Key Points:

• A UN Security Council vote on a resolution regarding the Strait of Hormuz, initially scheduled for April 2, was removed from the UN's daily schedule without explanation, but has now been confirmed for April 3 at 15:00 GMT.
• Pakistan has raised petrol prices by 43% and diesel by 55% due to rising oil costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, implementing targeted subsidies to support vulnerable groups amid financial constraints.
• Over 100 international law experts have signed an open letter condemning alleged violations of international law by the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East war, highlighting concerns over US military actions and rhetoric.
• Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, one of the largest in the Middle East, suffered a third drone attack during the conflict, causing fires but no injuries; emergency teams are containing the situation with environmental monitoring ongoing.
• US President Trump has threatened further strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and electric power plants, following recent attacks, while Iranian officials condemn such actions as ineffective and damaging to America's global standing.