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Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes
Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but then uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains
 "Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes")
American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins
It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and replacing full fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy
 "American Heart Association urges people to favour plant-based proteins")
Govt does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term
Authorities may explore the option of auctioning different blocks to test interest among miners
 "Govt does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term")
India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war
The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace West Asia supply disrupted by the war
 "India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war")
Govt grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically
The lowered duty rates will range between 5 per cent to 12.5 per cent across industries
 "Govt grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically")
Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake: Judge
The investors said Musk saved more than $200 million, and cheated them because they sold Twitter shares at depressed prices during the 11-day period
 "Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake: Judge")
Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system
"They all affect each other, and the troubles from one can spread over to another," Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said
 "Warren Buffett cautions about fragility emerging in the banking system")
Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options
Eutelsat merged in 2023 with OneWeb, a London-headquartered satellite internet startup that had been rescued by Britain and India's Bharti
 "Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options")
West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb
Global markets rebound amid Iran war tensions, as easing fears lift stocks while oil prices head for a record monthly surge
 "West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb")
Microsoft faces second major UK investigation over cloud licensing
Antitrust authorities in the European Union and the United States are also investigating the cloud computing market
 "Microsoft faces second major UK investigation over cloud licensing")
Unilever and McCormick agree deal to create $65 billion food giant
The UEWC said it would turn to the trade unions it works with to discuss what action might be taken if Unilever does not "find good solutions for affected employees"
 "Unilever and McCormick agree deal to create $65 billion food giant")
Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River
Radwan forces are an elite military unit of Hezbollah.
 "Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River")
Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for West Asia ops: Report
Daily Corriere della Sera reported "some U.S. bombers" had been due to land at the base in eastern Sicily before heading to the West Asia. It did not say when they had been due to land
 "Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for West Asia ops: Report")
US says coming days in Iran war decisive, urges Tehran to make deal
Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's energy plants if it does not agree to a peace deal and open the strait, a vital waterway for global oil shipments that has effectively been blocked by Iran
 "US says coming days in Iran war decisive, urges Tehran to make deal")
Unilever imposes global hiring freeze citing West Asia conflict impact
The London-based company said in a statement that it had introduced a temporary pause on recruitment due to an 'uncertain external environment,' adding that it would adjust plans as needed
China confirms 3 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict
Ship-tracking data showed two Chinese container ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday on their second attempt to leave the Gulf after turning back on Friday
 "China confirms 3 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict")
Gold set for worst month in over 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade
Bullion has fallen more than 13% so far this month, putting it on track for its steepest decline since October 2008, weighed down by strong dollar and fading expectations of a US rate cut this year
 "Gold set for worst month in over 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade")
China's factory growth hits 1-year high in March despite war risks
The sub-indexes for output and new orders both rose above 51 from below 50 the previous month, while that for new export orders improved to 49.1 from 45 in February
US eyes alternatives after WTO talks fail on ecommerce duty moratorium
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington would work with like-minded partners outside the WTO if the moratorium is not restored
 "US eyes alternatives after WTO talks fail on ecommerce duty moratorium")
Brent crude set for record gain; Asian shares falter as Iran war rages
A month into the war, investors continue to be whipsawed by a barrage of headlines as tensions and attacks between the US, Israel and Iran escalate