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Iran drafting proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Hormuz for safe passage

Iran's attacks on shipping in the region, as well as reportedly demanding as much as $2 million for passage through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have created a stranglehold on the route

Iran has significant missile capability despite US-Israel strikes: Report

Nearly half of Iran's missile launchers remain intact, while thousands of one-way attack drones are still part of its arsenal even after continuous strikes targeting military infrastructure

How Trump boxed himself in on Iran war as goals remain out of reach

President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed

Bad, very bad and much worse: Pick a forecast for war and economy

Oil shock and Hormuz disruption deepen fears of inflation and slowdown

Trump imposes 100% tariff on patented drug imports; generics spared

The US has announced a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharma imports from countries like India without reshoring deals, aiming to boost local production, while generics have been exempted for now

Rival nations seize choke points to counter Trump's global strategy

From Iran to China, President Trump's global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the US economy

Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid mounting pressure from Trump admin

Cuba's government said the pardons were a humanitarian gesture in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the US

No sign of war winding down in West Asia as attacks continue across region

Iran's attacks on Gulf states along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world's energy supplies with effects far beyond the West Asia

UNSC set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz

The final draft of resolution authorises the use of defensive - but not offensive - action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait

US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away

Virtual meeting of around 40 nations showed the coalition of countries deem it necessary to begin preparations for having to reopen the strait without the US

8 killed, 95 injured after US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

The victims of the strike reportedly include Iranian travellers and residents of the local village who were near the infrastructure at the time of the attack

SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation ahead of record-breaking IPO

At more than $2 trillion, SpaceX's valuation would increase by nearly two thirds in a matter of months

Nepal court grants 2-day remand to former PM KP Oli in Gen-Z protest case

The bench of Judge Purushottam Khatiwada Kshetri at the Kathmandu District Court issued the order allowing investigators to continue the probe

'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat

Iranian Mission to the UN said US President Trump's threat reflects 'ignorance, not strength'

Iran remains resolute against US-Israeli aggression: President Pezeshkian

Detailing the impact of the ongoing hostilities, Pezeshkian briefed his Azerbaijani counterpart on destruction of 'vital and industrial infra,' as well as strikes targeting 'schools' and 'hospitals'

Govt examining request from Bangladesh for supply of diesel, says MEA

The inputs were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal during a weekly presser

Trump's White House ballroom gets final nod days after judge halts work

A vote of 8-1, with two commissioners voting present and one absent, allowed the plan to move forward

US voices concern over detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China

The statement came after China reportedly detained Panama-flagged ships for inspections at Chinese ports

Tesla sales rise after year of Musk boycotts but still miss expectations

Tesla has had to contend with lower demand due to the September expiration of a $7,500 tax credit for EV buyers, a blow to sales across the industry

Amazon to slap 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers in US, Canada

The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon's fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed