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Queensland Police Missed Two Opportunities to Prevent Kelly Wilkinson's Murder, Inquest Hears
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) missed two opportunities to prevent the domestic violence murder of Kelly Wilkinson. A reported breach of her protection order fell through the cracks, and inappropriate bail was granted to her estranged husband, Brian Earl Johnston, eight days before he burned her to death on 20 April 2021.
Oil: Most Countries Have Massive Stocks for Two to Three Weeks
Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, director of the energy and climate center at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), discusses the potential impact of the Gulf countries' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on global oil and gas supplies. He notes that while markets are tense, most countries have large stockpiles to last two to three weeks. Even Saudi Aramco has well-stocked logistics worldwide, including in Asia, where most shipments are headed. Eyl-Mazzega also points out that non-OPEC countries like the United States and Brazil have increased oil production, leading to an oversupply of oil.
US Military Launches Operation in Ecuador to Combat Drug Trafficking
The US and Ecuador have launched a joint operation to combat drug trafficking. The US Southern Command, in collaboration with Ecuadorian forces, has begun 'decisive action' against narco-terrorists using ports for cocaine smuggling. The details of the offensive are classified by Ecuador's defense ministry. President Daniel Noboa emphasized regional cooperation with allies like Washington in the fight against drug cartels.