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Top counterterrorism official Joseph Kent resigns in protest of Iran war
He is the first high-profile administration official to step down in protest of the conflict
 "Top counterterrorism official Joseph Kent resigns in protest of Iran war")
Iran crisis: After Larijani killing who else in Tehran can the US talk to?
As the US-Israeli war on Iran intensifies and continues to wreak havoc, some fear that the death of a figure like Larijani could block potential diplomatic efforts to end it quickly
 "Iran crisis: After Larijani killing who else in Tehran can the US talk to?")
Cuba emerges from another blackout and tries to woo exile investors
The precariousness of the island of 10 million people was on full display earlier, when it suffered another national blackout, at least the sixth such outage in the span of a year
 "Cuba emerges from another blackout and tries to woo exile investors")
Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey
Investor optimism fades as rising cash levels and geopolitical risks signal a shift from a "frothy bull" market to growing caution globally
 "Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey")
West Asia crisis to intensify soaring European corporate distress
Even before the US and Israel began their attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, financial strain among the continent's businesses was at a four-year high
 "West Asia crisis to intensify soaring European corporate distress")
India growth forecasts cut, inflation risks rise as Iran war drags on
Economists expect slower growth due to reliance on imported oil, with Goldman cutting its 2026 forecast to 6.5%, while IndusInd warns of a 30-basis-point hit and risks from weak consumption
 "India growth forecasts cut, inflation risks rise as Iran war drags on")
Pakistan airstrikes on Kabul leave heavy toll, raising risk of escalation
Pakistan said it carried out 'precision airstrikes' on Taliban sites in Kabul and Nangarhar, targeting military depots and infrastructure, and accused the Taliban of making 'false claims'
 "Pakistan airstrikes on Kabul leave heavy toll, raising risk of escalation")
India needs $1 trn forex reserves buffer for stability: Ex-RBI Deputy Guv
The $1 trillion target is derived from two critical buffers: $350 billion to cover all one-year debt obligations and $650 billion to protect against a potential exodus of foreign portfolio capital
 "India needs $1 trn forex reserves buffer for stability: Ex-RBI Deputy Guv")
US pushes for permanent ban on ecommerce tariffs despite opposition
The moratorium has divided nations for nearly three decades as economies including Brazil, India and South Africa argued they wanted to preserve domestic policy options rather than rubber-stamp it
 "US pushes for permanent ban on ecommerce tariffs despite opposition")
Trump's delay of visit to China echoes pattern of last-minute changes
Trump's request to delay a planned trip to China is latest example in a pattern of postponing or calling off high-profile meetings that he decides don't suit his interests
 "Trump's delay of visit to China echoes pattern of last-minute changes")
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapse amid fuel crisis
The Ministry of Energy and Mines is investigating the cause, but said that there was no damage to the power plants operating at the time of the failure
 "Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapse amid fuel crisis")
Trump asks China to delay summit with Xi by a month due to Iran war
War has overshadowed Trump's other priorities, especially with Iran's move to block the Strait of Hormuz sending the price of oil above $100 a barrel
 "Trump asks China to delay summit with Xi by a month due to Iran war")
UAE gas field set ablaze as Iranian strikes squeeze energy supplies
Operations were suspended at the Shah natural gas field in the UAE while officials assessed damage from a fire touched off by a drone attack
 "UAE gas field set ablaze as Iranian strikes squeeze energy supplies")
UAE reopens airspace after brief closure following drone interception
The brief shutdown came a day after Dubai's main international airport halted flights for several hours after a drone strike triggered a fuel-tank fire
 "UAE reopens airspace after brief closure following drone interception")
London Metal Exchange halts electronic trading across metals markets
Prices were mixed before the outage, with copper up 0.6 per cent and aluminum down 1.3 per cent
 "London Metal Exchange halts electronic trading across metals markets")
Ozempic patent expiry to trigger boom in weight-loss drugs in India
India is the first major country after Canada where Novo is losing patent on semaglutide and will see an onslaught of generic versions
 "Ozempic patent expiry to trigger boom in weight-loss drugs in India")
India sees power demand surge to a record, adding to energy crisis
The war in the West Asia, now in its third week, has roiled energy markets, cutting off flows of crude and liquefied natural gas to the world and driving up prices
 "India sees power demand surge to a record, adding to energy crisis")
EU considers redirecting Red Sea naval mission to protect Strait of Hormuz
The EU operation in question is Aspides, which was launched in 2024 after the Houthis attacked shipping vessels in the Red Sea
 "EU considers redirecting Red Sea naval mission to protect Strait of Hormuz")
Currency bears beware: Asia's central banks step in to stabilise markets
RBI also intervened in onshore and offshore markets, buying ₹1 trillion ($11B) in bonds on March 6 to curb rupee losses
 "Currency bears beware: Asia's central banks step in to stabilise markets")
Gulf economies at risk of worst slump since early 1990s on Iran war
Qatar and Kuwait could each see their gross domestic product contract by 14% this year should the conflict continue through April
 "Gulf economies at risk of worst slump since early 1990s on Iran war")