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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")
Two Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub
Joint secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs Aseem Mahajan confirmed the killing of the two Indians in Oman at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the crisis in West Asia
 "Two Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub")
All 6 airmen in refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq dead: US military
The military says the circumstances of the incident are being investigated
 "All 6 airmen in refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq dead: US military")
Iran's new supreme leader 'wounded, likely disfigured', says Hegseth
"We know the new so-called, not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured," Hegseth told a press conference
 "Iran's new supreme leader 'wounded, likely disfigured', says Hegseth")
Donald Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed'
US President Donald Trump said Washington could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, as tensions with Iran escalate and oil prices surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict
 "Donald Trump says US would escort ships in Strait of Hormuz 'if needed'")
NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye
Turkiyes Defence Ministry said the missile was destroyed by NATO air defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean
 "NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye")
Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year: Democrats
Trump last year invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose double-digit tariffs on almost every country on Earth
 "Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year: Democrats")
How the Iran war's oil shock is giving Russia a $150 million daily boost
As the Iran war disrupts Gulf oil exports, higher prices and rising demand from India and China are delivering Russia an estimated $150 million a day in additional revenues
 "How the Iran war's oil shock is giving Russia a $150 million daily boost")
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq: What we know so far
The US Central Command did not elaborate on the circumstances of the crash, but said it "was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire"
 "US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq: What we know so far")
Iran war spurs work-from-home calls, fuel-saving measures in Southeast Asia
With inflation also accelerating in parts of Southeast Asia, policymakers are acting to rein in consumption as the price surge threatens additional strain
 "Iran war spurs work-from-home calls, fuel-saving measures in Southeast Asia")
Saudi Arabia intercepts 50 drones, Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran
Several locations in Saudi Arabia, including the United States Embassy in Riyadh, key oil infrastructure facilities, and a military base hosting American troops, have faced threats
 "Saudi Arabia intercepts 50 drones, Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran")