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US strike on Iran's Kharg Island risks further disruptions to oil supply
With Kharg Island handling most of Iran's crude exports, any disruption could intensify oil market volatility already driven by supply losses through the Strait of Hormuz
 "US strike on Iran's Kharg Island risks further disruptions to oil supply")
US faces rising terror threats against backdrop of Iran war, FBI, DOJ cuts
The country's counterterrorism system is strained by the departures of experienced national security professionals at the FBI and Justice Department
 "US faces rising terror threats against backdrop of Iran war, FBI, DOJ cuts")
'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
 "'Will try our best': Iran on passage for India-flagged vessels via Hormuz")
US withdraws draft rule that called for permits for global AI chip exports
The now-abandoned Trump administration proposal would have carved out a significant role for the Commerce Department's licensing office to conduct case-by-case reviews of AI chip exports
 "US withdraws draft rule that called for permits for global AI chip exports")
IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory
The IAF urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued
 "IDF detects missiles launched from Iran targeting Israeli territory")
Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to appeal a ruling blocking subpoenas tied to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite fears a prolonged legal fight could delay confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chief
 "Trump ally Pirro's defiant streak on display in case against Fed's Powell")
US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 mn barrels amid W Asia crisis
The release is part of a 400 million barrel effort coordinated with other nations aimed at prices that have climbed dramatically since the US-Israel invasion of Iran
 "US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 mn barrels amid W Asia crisis")
What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike
Kharg Island, the centre of Iran's oil export network in the Persian Gulf, has come under the spotlight after Trump said US forces carried out a major strike on military facilities there
 "What is Kharg Island: Iran's 'forbidden' oil lifeline targeted in US strike")
US slated to receive $10 billion fee from investors for TikTok deal
The new entity, known as TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, will be responsible for moderating content on TikTok and protecting the data of US users
 "US slated to receive $10 billion fee from investors for TikTok deal")
Businesses in Moscow struggle as Russia restricts mobile internet services
The intermittent shutdowns have prompted some Moscow residents to turn to long-forgotten gadgets like walkie talkies, pagers and media players
 "Businesses in Moscow struggle as Russia restricts mobile internet services")
US orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia amid Iran war
Elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli have been ordered to the West Asia, according to a US official
 "US orders 2,500 marines, amphibious assault ship to West Asia amid Iran war")
US judge blocks subpoenas targeting Fed chair Powell; DOJ plans to appeal
US judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell over HQ renovations, citing no evidence and an improper retaliatory motive
 "US judge blocks subpoenas targeting Fed chair Powell; DOJ plans to appeal")
US bombs military targets on Iran's Kharg Island as war escalates
Trump said American forces executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the West Asia, including destroying military targets on Kharg Island
 "US bombs military targets on Iran's Kharg Island as war escalates")
Fuel shortages caused by Iran war begin to threaten global food supply
Farmers worldwide face fuel shortages that threaten diesel-powered planting, irrigation and fishing, as energy supply shocks from the Iran war risk pushing up food costs and global inflation
 "Fuel shortages caused by Iran war begin to threaten global food supply")
Datanomics: The age divide in politics as Nepal readies youngest PM
Balendra Shah's rise at 35 highlights a growing generational shift in politics even as South Asia and India remain dominated by older leaders
 "Datanomics: The age divide in politics as Nepal readies youngest PM")
West Asia conflict: US expands India-like waiver on Russian crude oil
India was also granted a similar 30-day waiver on March 5 for purchase of Russian oil
 "West Asia conflict: US expands India-like waiver on Russian crude oil")
US will hit Iran very hard over the next week, says Donald Trump
US military confirms that all six crew members aboard a refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq were dead
 "US will hit Iran very hard over the next week, says Donald Trump")
Two gas tankers said to be sailing to India through Strait of Hormuz
Iran permits two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering limited relief to India's cooking gas supply concerns
 "Two gas tankers said to be sailing to India through Strait of Hormuz")
Pakistani airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Kabul, say Taliban and UN
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said the airstrikes in Kabul had killed at least four civilians and injured 14 in the Pul-e-Charkhi area, including women and children
 "Pakistani airstrikes cause civilian casualties in Kabul, say Taliban and UN")
China approves first brain-computer interface product for commercial use
The firm is among a wave of Chinese startups building technologies that allow people to control computers or other electronic devices using only their minds
 "China approves first brain-computer interface product for commercial use")