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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")
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")
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
 "Trump faces limited options to lower oil prices as Iran war continues")
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")
India flags humanitarian concerns, trade curbs at UNSC on Afghanistan
New Delhi highlights civilian casualties, forced returns and trade barriers while reaffirming development support for Afghanistan
 "India flags humanitarian concerns, trade curbs at UNSC on Afghanistan")
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")
Asian airlines raise fares as West Asia conflict drives fuel costs
Airlines in the region aren't as well hedged against high oil prices as rivals in Europe or the US, making them more vulnerable to sudden surges in jet fuel prices
 "Asian airlines raise fares as West Asia conflict drives fuel costs")
Legal fight reopens over Donald Trump's push to tax low-value imports
The justices in February struck down his use of an emergency powers law to impose duties, but didn't address his authority to halt the exemption for low-value packages
 "Legal fight reopens over Donald Trump's push to tax low-value imports")
Trump weighs easing Russia sanctions, other measures to cool oil prices
Trump told reporters in Florida on Monday that his administration was lifting sanctions on some countries as part of efforts to stabilise the oil market, but declined to provide details
 "Trump weighs easing Russia sanctions, other measures to cool oil prices")
Australia to send spy aircraft, missiles to help UAE against Iranian attack
About 115,000 Australians are in the West Asia, including roughly 24,000 in the UAE, fueling unprecedented consular challenge
 "Australia to send spy aircraft, missiles to help UAE against Iranian attack")
IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end
Iran's revolutionary guards say Arab and European countries that expel Israeli and US ambassadors will be granted full freedom to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media
 "IRGC offers conditional free passage via Hormuz, vows to decide war's end")
Iranian attacks marks escalation; may impact bilateral ties: Saudi Arabia
Riyadh says Iranian strikes violate international law as UAE reports intercepting missiles and drones amid escalating regional tensions
 "Iranian attacks marks escalation; may impact bilateral ties: Saudi Arabia")
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts de-escalation in West Asia conflict
Shortly after settlement, prices turned negative following news of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
 "Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts de-escalation in West Asia conflict")
83 children killed amid escalating hostilities in Lebanon, says UNICEF
UN agency says dozens of children killed and hundreds injured as hostilities escalate and mass displacement spreads across Lebanon
 "83 children killed amid escalating hostilities in Lebanon, says UNICEF")
Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine conflicts during telephone call
The conversation between the two focused on the Iran conflict and trilateral talks between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv aimed at settling the Ukraine conflict
 "Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine conflicts during telephone call")