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West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait
The prime minister has also spoken to King Abdullah II of Jordan and conveyed deep concern over the evolving situation in the region
 "West Asia crisis: PM Modi speaks to Sultan of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait")
'Too late' to talk now: Trump as US-Israel strikes on Iran continue
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Tehran's air defence, air force, navy and leadership had been effectively dismantled, adding that any effort to reopen negotiations was "too late"
 "'Too late' to talk now: Trump as US-Israel strikes on Iran continue")
China refiners cut runs as war with Iran halts West Asia crude shipping
The world's biggest oil importer, China sources roughly half its crude from the Middle East
 "China refiners cut runs as war with Iran halts West Asia crude shipping")
UAE and Qatar urge allies to help Pres Trump find Iran off-ramp
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement rejecting what it called "false and misleading claims published by Bloomberg"
QatarEnergy halts production of some downstream products after LNG shutdown
QatarEnergy will also stop making downstream products including urea, polymers and methanol, according to a statement on Tuesday
 "QatarEnergy halts production of some downstream products after LNG shutdown")
India eyes alternative energy supplies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Indian refiners process about 5.6 million barrels per day of crude, with about 40 per cent of their crude imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz
 "India eyes alternative energy supplies amid Strait of Hormuz disruption")
How BYD raced ahead of Tesla in over 20 countries in just five years
Chinese EV maker BYD has overtaken Tesla in 22 countries as it expands globally, selling affordable, high-tech electric vehicles while facing slowing domestic sales
 "How BYD raced ahead of Tesla in over 20 countries in just five years")
India starts countervailing duty probe against Chinese PVC resins
The investigation the DGTR follows an application filed by Chemplast Cuddalore Vinyls, DCM Shriram and DCW Ltd
 "India starts countervailing duty probe against Chinese PVC resins")
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Indonesia, no damage reported
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at depth of 20 kilometres at 10:26 AM IST
 "Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Indonesia, no damage reported")
US expands evacuations of non-emergency staff to include UAE amid Iran war
The other countries include Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan; Kuwait and Qatar
 "US expands evacuations of non-emergency staff to include UAE amid Iran war")
US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out
The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict
 "US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out")
China firms in limbo after Iran strikes disrupt trade, oil flows in Gulf
US-Israel strikes on Iran have left Chinese firms facing stalled deals, shipping delays and oil price risks, exposing China's trade links and heavy dependence on West Asia energy supplies
 "China firms in limbo after Iran strikes disrupt trade, oil flows in Gulf")
Stranded Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer places amid crisis
The instability has triggered panic among foreign nationals, including thousands of Indian students pursuing medical and professional courses in Iranian universities
 "Stranded Indian students in Tehran relocate to safer places amid crisis")
Air travel between Coimbatore and Gulf cancelled amid West Asia crisis
Coimbatore International Airport handled a total of 4,073 passengers on March 2, 2026, with 26 flights arriving and 26 flights departing
 "Air travel between Coimbatore and Gulf cancelled amid West Asia crisis")
Hezbollah claims it fired swarm of drones on Israel's Ramat David air base
According to Hezbollah, it fired a swarm of drones at radar sites and control rooms at the air base on Tuesday
 "Hezbollah claims it fired swarm of drones on Israel's Ramat David air base")
Why West Asian conflicts send shockwaves through global energy markets
As tensions rise in West Asia, disruptions at major oil and gas hubs are shaking global energy markets, highlighting how deeply the world depends on the region's powerful producers
 "Why West Asian conflicts send shockwaves through global energy markets")
From border queues to $200K jets: Here's how the rich are exiting West Asia
Affluent travellers are paying up to $200,000 for private jets and enduring long border queues as the West Asia conflict disrupts flights, shuts airspace and leaves many stranded across the region
 "From border queues to $200K jets: Here's how the rich are exiting West Asia")
Trump sends official notification to US Congress on Operation Epic Fury
In his letter Trump said that the strikes were conducted at his direction on February 28 to protect US interests
 "Trump sends official notification to US Congress on Operation Epic Fury")
Indian-American student among 4 killed in Texas mass shooting; FBI probe on
Savitha Shan, an Austin native and a dual-degree senior at the University of Texas at Austin, was fatally shot when a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district
 "Indian-American student among 4 killed in Texas mass shooting; FBI probe on")
How Trump weighed diplomacy, then decided to go to war against Iran
President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations; few of the president's advisers voiced opposition
 "How Trump weighed diplomacy, then decided to go to war against Iran")