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Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business network
The wealthy financier made hundreds of millions of dollars over two decades during which he struck up friendships with some of the world's most powerful men
 "Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth, business network")
Cyberattack disrupts global networks at US medical device maker Stryker
The logo of Handala, a hacking group linked to Iran, has appeared on company login pages
 "Cyberattack disrupts global networks at US medical device maker Stryker")
Iran targets ships, Dubai airport, oil facilities amid rising economic woes
At least 12 incidents have been confirmed involving vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes, since the war began
 "Iran targets ships, Dubai airport, oil facilities amid rising economic woes")
US to permanently close Peshawar consulate near Afghan border, citing costs
The move has been under consideration for more than a year since Trump admin began downsizing federal agencies and is not related to Iran war, which has sparked protests in various Pakistani cities
 "US to permanently close Peshawar consulate near Afghan border, citing costs")
China's auto sales sink as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand
Only 950,000 units of passenger cars were sold in China last month, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, down from nearly 1.4 million vehicles sold in January
 "China's auto sales sink as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand")
Iran's joint military command says banks now major target in West Asia
It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes
 "Iran's joint military command says banks now major target in West Asia")
4 injured after Iranian drones hit near Dubai Airport; operations continue
Among injured are two Ghanaian nationals; one Indian and Bangladeshi national each
 "4 injured after Iranian drones hit near Dubai Airport; operations continue")
Speculation rises over Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health
This comes after Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian mentioned hearing news about Mojtaba Khamenei 'being injured'
 "Speculation rises over Iran's new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health")
Cargo ship ablaze in Hormuz after being hit by projectile: British military
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, run by the British military, said the vessel had been hit just north of Oman in the strait
 "Cargo ship ablaze in Hormuz after being hit by projectile: British military")
Iran targets oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
Iran has effectively stopped shipping traffic through the narrow strait off its coast, through which about a fifth of the world's oil is shipped from the Persian Gulf toward the Indian Ocean
 "Iran targets oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow")
Hezbollah faces rare criticism as fresh war with Israel displaces thousands
The Iran-backed militant group and political party is facing increasing grassroots discontent within its base and problems with the Lebanese authorities
 "Hezbollah faces rare criticism as fresh war with Israel displaces thousands")
Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when Iran war may end
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 2.1% to 55,387.75 and South Korea's Kospi surged 3.5% to 5,724.30
 "Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when Iran war may end")
US destroys 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block oil exports
The US destroyed 16 mine-laying Iranian vessels, though President Donald Trump said in social media posts that there were no reports of Iran planting explosives in the Strait of Hormuz
 "US destroys 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block oil exports")
Press freedom in Americas saw 'dramatic deterioration' last year: Watchdog
The United States ranks as a nation with 'restrictions' on freedom of speech, the IAPA said, noting that there were 170 attacks against journalists there in 2025
 "Press freedom in Americas saw 'dramatic deterioration' last year: Watchdog")
About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, says Pentagon
Trump said he has no reports of Iran putting explosive mines in the strategic waterway. But if Tehran did, "we want them removed, immediately!"
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents
The deal's financial terms were not disclosed
 "Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents")
US, Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight
Both sides sharpened their rhetoric as they dug in, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth again promising the most intense strikes yet, while Iran's leaders ruled out talks
 "US, Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight")
Iran's security chief warns Trump to 'be careful not to be eliminated'
Ali Larijani wrote the message on X Tuesday after Trump threatened to attack Iran "TWENTY TIMES HARDER" if Tehran stopped oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran's security chief warns Trump to 'be careful not to be eliminated'")
FAA grounds all JetBlue flights across US after request from airline
US aviation regulator issues nationwide ground stop after request from the airline
 "FAA grounds all JetBlue flights across US after request from airline")
China's exports jump nearly 22% in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with US
Higher shipments to other regions including Europe and Latin America helped offset a 20 per cent drop in exports to the US
 "China's exports jump nearly 22% in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with US")