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US won't strike Iranian power plants for the next five days: Trump

Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure

Oil falls 13% as Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's energy infra

Brent crude futures had fallen around $17, or 15% to a session low of $96 a barrel

Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka

Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, has allowed very few ships to cross it since the conflict started on February 28

Iran threatens to strike Gulf power plants after Trump's ultimatum

Iranian attacks have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas

Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz

Crude prices are rising amid the Iran-US-Israel war, but oil's role extends far beyond fuel, shaping plastics, fertilisers, electronics and everyday essentials across modern life

Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha

PM Modi flags risks to energy supply, trade routes and Indian diaspora as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over oil, LPG imports and global economic stability

Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why

Low Earth orbit is seeing a surge in investments as companies like SpaceX, Nvidia and Amazon expand satellite networks, driving new business opportunities

Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war

The Himalayan nation is looking to nearly double its contribution to India's grid to 1.1 gigawatts this summer, when high temperatures are expected to drive record demand

New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics

The aircraft hit a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ground vehicle and the airport was closed to incoming flights from across the US and Canada

Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo

Gregoire beat out prominent conservative contender Rachida Dati, who acknowledged her defeat after partial results were made public

Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks

The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states

Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand

Acquisitions of fast-growing firms and AI-focused assets will account for roughly $5 billion in spending this year, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said

Explained: What are Iran's nuclear capabilities and where are its sites?

US and Israel have struck Iran's nuclear-linked sites, raising tensions. Here's a look at Iran's nuclear capabilities, uranium stockpile, and key facilities at the centre of the conflict

Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock amid Iran war

Brent is expected to average $85 a barrel in 2026, up from an earlier forecast of $77, analysts including Daan Struyven said in a note

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum raises risk of reckless escalation

The logic is obvious: Having started the war, Trump can now only win it by continuing until, at a minimum, Iran is unable to endanger tanker traffic through Hormuz

China's state refiners explore Iranian oil after US sanctions waiver

Limited relief opens door to new buyers amid global supply crunch

US airport chaos: What's driving the delays and what's being done about it

US airports are witnessing long delays as unpaid TSA workers increasingly skip duty, forcing the government to deploy ICE agents to help manage passenger flow

Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan', says US central command leader

The death toll from the war has risen to more than 1,500 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 US military members, as well as a number of civilians in the Gulf region

Ukrainian drone strike hits Russia's Primorsk oil port, damages fuel tank

Emergency services are working to extinguish the blaze at the fuel storage tank at Primorsk, and personnel have been evacuated

West Asia war updates: Iran warns Hormuz closure if hit; Brent above $112

Iran warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants are attacked; oil prices stayed high, with Brent crude trading above $112 per barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am: