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Putin's mediation proposals on Iran conflict still stand, says Kremlin
Peskov was speaking a day after Putin spoke by phone to US President Donald Trump and, according to the Kremlin, shared proposals aimed at ending the war in Iran quickly
 "Putin's mediation proposals on Iran conflict still stand, says Kremlin")
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'")
Allana Group plans to ship 40,000 tonnes of food products to West Asia
Allana Group operates in over 70 countries across the globe, with West Asia being one of its major markets
 "Allana Group plans to ship 40,000 tonnes of food products to West Asia")
Hypocritical, flagrant violation: India slams Pak's strikes on Afghanistan
At UNSC briefing, India says strikes violate international law and endanger Afghan civilians
 "Hypocritical, flagrant violation: India slams Pak's strikes on Afghanistan")
Who is an Ayatollah? Inside the Shia clerical system shaping Iran
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran's Supreme Leader despite not being an Ayatollah. Here's how the Shia clerical hierarchy works and why it matters for Iran's politics
 "Who is an Ayatollah? Inside the Shia clerical system shaping Iran")
US-Israel-Iran war: Where the conflict stands after 10 days of fighting
Ten days of strikes, naval deployments, fears over the Strait of Hormuz and oil market volatility have pushed the Iran conflict beyond the battlefield. Here's where the crisis stands now
 "US-Israel-Iran war: Where the conflict stands after 10 days of fighting")
West Asia war: Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel
Prices for gasoline in the Southeast Asian country have risen by 32 per cent, diesel by 56 per cent and kerosene by 80 per cent since the end of last month
 "West Asia war: Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel")
From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch
Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security
 "From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch")
India to supply 5000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid fuel concerns
Earlier in the week, on Sunday, Bangladesh conducted drives to inspect the fuel stock situation, Bangladesh Energy Ministry said
 "India to supply 5000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh amid fuel concerns")
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")
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices over 8% as Iran war fuels panic buying
The price revision comes as global crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in four years following escalating tensions in West Asia
 "Sri Lanka raises fuel prices over 8% as Iran war fuels panic buying")
Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge
From Ukraine to Iran, Trump has repeatedly misjudged his adversaries - a pattern seen in past US wars that shows how underestimating rivals can reshape conflicts and prolong geopolitical crises
 "Trump's failure to understand Iran's leadership may give Tehran an edge")
Why Kharg Island remains a critical red line in West Asia conflict
Kharg Island handles most of Iran's oil exports and is vital to its economy. Despite rising Israel-Iran tensions and strikes on other targets, the small Gulf island has remained untouched so far
 "Why Kharg Island remains a critical red line in West Asia conflict")
India to play major role in remaking of world order: South African minister
South African minister highlights strategic partnership with India in trade, development and global economic reform
 "India to play major role in remaking of world order: South African minister")
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")
Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian female soccer players
Five players sought asylum after refusing to sing Iran's national anthem during a tournament in Australia
 "Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian female soccer players")
Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war
The Senate last week voted down a war powers resolution, which would have put curbs on Trump's abilities to use military force in Iran
 "Democrats threaten to stall Senate until Trump admin explains Iran war")
Trump faces limited options to lower oil prices as Iran war continues
While US officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns
Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire
Iran's deputy foreign minister said that many countries want a way for ceasefire discussions, but said any truce is possible only if the US and Israel stop attacks
 "Iran says China, Russia, France reached out to discuss possible ceasefire")
Escalating West Asia conflict becomes world's latest economic hazard
US President Trump insists the conflict will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback
 "Escalating West Asia conflict becomes world's latest economic hazard")