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Khamenei's wife dies after being in coma for 2 days: Iranian media
Mansoureh Khojasteh, wife of Iran's Supreme Leader had been in a coma since Saturday's strikes on her husband's office
 "Khamenei's wife dies after being in coma for 2 days: Iranian media")
Defending Israel, we are also protecting world: Netanyahu on Iran threat
About 10 people were killed and dozens injured in Israel in retaliatory attacks launched by Iran following the assassination of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel operation
 "Defending Israel, we are also protecting world: Netanyahu on Iran threat")
Limited flights begin from UAE to extract citizens amid escalating conflict
Long-haul carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates said they would operate limited flights from the country, where air defence systems were deployed to intercept Iranian missiles and drones
 "Limited flights begin from UAE to extract citizens amid escalating conflict")
Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran after issuing evacuation warnings
This came after a coordinated US and Israeli airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities on February 28, which resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
 "Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran after issuing evacuation warnings")
UK PM Starmer defends decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran
Starmer was updating Parliament on his earlier announcement that the UK had granted permission for the Americans to use British bases for limited defensive purpose in West Asia
 "UK PM Starmer defends decision not to join US-Israel strikes on Iran")
Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week
The former Democratic president said he first remembered meeting Epstein when he flew aboard the financier's private jet in 2002 for the Clintons' humanitarian work, and they parted ways later
 "Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week")
US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out
The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict
 "US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out")
Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting on children in conflict amid Iran crisis
She was the first spouse of a world leader to take the president's seat at the United Nations' most powerful body
 "Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting on children in conflict amid Iran crisis")
China's growth ambitions face limits as its national congress meets
The gap between Chinese leader Xi Jinping's high-tech, artificial intelligence-driven ambitions and the hard realities of slowing growth is the backdrop for the annual meeting
 "China's growth ambitions face limits as its national congress meets")
Strikes aimed at destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities: Rubio
Speaking to the press, Rubio made it clear that the primary goal of the operation was to neutralise Iran's ballistic missile and naval threats
 "Strikes aimed at destroying Iran's ballistic missile capabilities: Rubio")
France to boost nuclear arsenal amid uncertainty over US commitments
The move is a historic pivot for France, which has long insisted on preserving the independence of its nuclear stockpile
 "France to boost nuclear arsenal amid uncertainty over US commitments")
US asks Americans to leave West Asian countries amid escalating conflict
US Department of State issued a 'depart now' advisory for 14 countries in West Asia, as Secretary of State warned that a harsher phase lay ahead and said the US stood ready to assist citizens
 "US asks Americans to leave West Asian countries amid escalating conflict")
Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner in a first as President
Trump noted that the latest installment comes amid celebrations marking America's 250th birthday
 "Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner in a first as President")
As West Asia crisis escalates, reluctant allies are forced to choose
For some leaders, the calculation is fraught: refuse Washington and risk a rupture with President Trump; or lean in and face political backlash at home from voters wary of another West Asian war
 "As West Asia crisis escalates, reluctant allies are forced to choose")
Pakistan death toll climbs to 24 as pro-Iran protests target US consulates
Protests erupted after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated attacks by the US and Israel
 "Pakistan death toll climbs to 24 as pro-Iran protests target US consulates")
War in West Asia widens with no end in sight as multiple fronts open
Kuwait shoots down three US planes in 'friendly fire'
 "War in West Asia widens with no end in sight as multiple fronts open")
France to temporarily deploy nuclear aircraft to allies, says Macron
In a joint statement, Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed a deeper Franco-German integration in the field of deterrence
 "France to temporarily deploy nuclear aircraft to allies, says Macron")
US Treasury to terminate all use of Anthropic products, says Bessent
The US Treasury Department is terminating all use of Anthropic products, including use of its platform, Secretary Scott Bessent said a social media post on Monday.
 "US Treasury to terminate all use of Anthropic products, says Bessent")
Iran operations may last 4-5 weeks, could go much longer: Donald Trump
Trump said the US military "continues to carry out large-scale combat operations in Iran"
PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians
MHA asks states to keep eye on pro-Iran preachers delivering inflammatory sermons
 "PM Narendra Modi thanks top West Asian leaders for safety of Indians")