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Iran says Hormuz open to all expect enemy-linked ships amid US threat

The threat of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and LNG supplies

Qatar confirms 6 killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf, 1 missing

The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before

West Asia crisis: Hormuz closure forcing Trump, importers to seek solution

The channel has been a focal point since the start of the war, but Iran's geographic and strategic advantages mean the US has been unable to restore traffic

More than half of countries have banned phones in schools: Unesco

Facebook's own research revealed that 32 per cent of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram

Iran internet blackout stretches into 4th week amid ongoing war concerns

The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country and with the outside world, raising concerns

Sri Lankan govt urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again

This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week

Apple CEO praises Chinese developers, partners amid Beijing's pressure

Cook, speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, praised the innovations of Chinese developers and the automation at the country's manufacturing facilities

Cuba's power grid collapses for third time this month, causing blackout

The Cuban Electric Union, which reports to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, announced a total blackout across the island without initially giving a cause for the outage

Meloni faces major test as Italy holds referendum on judicial overhaul

The outcome of the vote will shape the mood ahead of a general election next year, potentially destabilising Meloni, who has led one of Italy's longest-serving governments

How Ukraine's front line became a testing ground for drone innovation

In recent years, Ukraine's domestic drone interceptor market has burgeoned, producing some key players who tout their products at international arms shows

64 killed, including 13 children in strike on hospital in Sudan: WHO

The strike on the Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur on Friday also injured at least 89 people and rendered the hospital non-functional, Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, said

China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign companies

China will focus on promoting high-quality development and continue to create a favourable business environment so that companies coming to China can develop with confidence and achieve great success

Iran threatens to target US energy, IT systems if fuel facilities attacked

This warning from Tehran comes as defence officials at the Pentagon have formulated comprehensive strategies for the potential deployment of United States ground troops into Iran

Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of US Independence

The 24-karat gold coin, portraying Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be only the second time a living president has featured on a coin

Japan says not considering unilateral negotiations with Iran on Hormuz

About 45 Japan-linked vessels remain affected in the strait, a critical artery for global energy supplies, Japan said, adding that the government will take responsibility for their safety

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear hub as Trump sets 48-hr Hormuz deadline

The developments signalled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Declare 1971 Pak atrocities on Bengali Hindus as genocide: US lawmaker

Landsman, a Democrat Congressman from Ohio, moved the resolution in the US House of Representatives on Friday, and it has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Taiwan says delayed US F-16 fighter jets to start arriving this year

Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier for the island

Shockwave of West Asia conflict is rippling through global economy

Every purchasing manager index for which Bloomberg collects estimates is anticipated to show a decline when initial numbers for March are released on Tuesday

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war but adding more troops

The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump's critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the US and Israel launched against Iran