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Diplomacy shifts to war: How Donald Trump's team decided to attack Iran

Trump's goal was to pressure Iran's rulers to do what they have resisted for decades: give up their nuclear and long-range missile programs and stop supporting its armed proxies

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens 'most ferocious' op against US, Israel

"The most-intense offensive operation in the history of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will begin in moments, targeting (Israel) and American terrorist bases, it said

China's key policy meeting puts tech, stimulus in focus for investors

At the weeklong gathering of the National People's Congress starting March 5, officials are expected to set a 2026 growth target of 4.5% to 5%, down from around 5% in recent years

What to know about Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

The 86-year-old Khamenei tried to avert such strikes as the US built up its military presence in the region to pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme

Why is the US attacking Iran: All you need to know about West Asia crisis

The biggest foreign-policy gamble of Trump's presidency comes after he campaigned for reelection as a "peace president" and after saying he preferred a diplomatic solution to the standoff with Iran

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions

Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice"

Blasts, gunfire heard in Kabul as Afghan-Pakistan clashes enter day 4

Taliban administration spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sounds were the result of Afghan forces targeting Pakistani aircraft over the capital

Bolivia to destroy $62 million cash scattered in plane crash that killed 22

A military cargo plane filled with new bills for Bolivia's central bank crashed near El Alto International Airport on Friday afternoon, killing at least 22 and injuring at least 37

Iran's state TV says Khamenei killed, 40 days of public mourning announced

Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. The assassination put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt

Changes to Formula One's engine rules could mostly impact Mercedes

New engine rules set out a compression ratio of 16:1 - a measurement of how tightly the pistons squeeze the mixture of fuel and air before it ignites, and therefore how much power can be generated

What to know about clash between Pentagon-Anthropic over military's AI use

President Donald Trump and Hegseth accused rising AI star Anthropic of endangering national security

What to know about the US, Israel strikes on Iran and regional fallout

The strikes came two days after the latest US-Iran talks as Trump had pressured Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear programme

Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights

The disruptions follow widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia, affecting international travel routes

Trump was once wary of regime change in Iran, here's what changed his mind

Saturday's strikes came after a series of past provocative actions against Iran that resulted in limited blowback, which seemed to inform Trump's risk calculation

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer

The IMD has forecast above-normal heatwave days from March to May across states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra, with rising temperatures in several regions

IAEA urges restraint to avoid any nuclear risks amid tensions in West Asia

No evidence of any radiological impact has been found as of yet

Aviation ministry sets up 24x7 control room amid West Asia airspace crisis

According to the DGCA, Iran has announced retaliatory measures, raising concerns over potential spill-over risks to civilian aviation

OpenAI says Pentagon deal includes strict safeguards for classified AI use

The Pentagon signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with major AI labs in the past year, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google

444 flights to be cancelled amid Iran-Israel tensions: Aviation ministry

In an X post, the MoCA stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is in complete coordination with the airlines to ensure passenger safety and operational regulations

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting; UN chief condemns attacks

Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter