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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")
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")
West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz
Rising tensions in West Asia are affecting LPG shipments to India; Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices swing and fears of wider energy supply disruption grow
 "West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz")
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")
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")
War is 'very complete', says Trump, considers taking over Strait of Hormuz
US President claims major military success against Iran and says he is considering taking control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to secure regional shipping routes and prevent any further threats
 "War is 'very complete', says Trump, considers taking over Strait of Hormuz")
The Iran quagmire
The US pressure has cast a shadow on India's strategic bet on the Chabahar Port
 "The Iran quagmire")
Buffalo meat exporters recall West Asia consignments amid spoilage fears
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai and the UAE are the major destinations for Indian buffalo meat exports
 "Buffalo meat exporters recall West Asia consignments amid spoilage fears")
Rising external uncertainties: Iran war can complicate economic management
Economists expect a CAD of about 1 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) this financial year. This could increase to about 1.5 per cent in 2026-27
 "Rising external uncertainties: Iran war can complicate economic management")
Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds
With the war in West Asia upending global trade, the first part of a series examines how the global diamond hub is grappling with the raging crisis and also tariff uncertainty
 "Trade in turmoil: Conflict and tariffs dim the shine of Surat diamonds")
Iran sought nod to dock 3 warships at Indian ports: EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar told Parliament that Iran requested permission to dock three warships at Indian ports, as he outlined India's energy, trade and citizen-security priorities amid the West Asia conflict
 "Iran sought nod to dock 3 warships at Indian ports: EAM Jaishankar")
West Asia crisis: Nasscom warns tech firms of cybersecurity threats
Nasscom has urged tech firms to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks as West Asia conflict heightens risks, advising measures ranging from credential resets to DDoS readiness and supply-chain audits
 "West Asia crisis: Nasscom warns tech firms of cybersecurity threats")
Trump reviews steps to tame oil prices after Iran war roils markets: Report
The turmoil in energy markets comes at a sensitive moment for the president, who has sought to keep fuel prices low as a cornerstone of his economic message to voters
Impact of rising crude prices on inflation won't be substantial: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a written statement, said that the medium-term impact of global crude oil price rise on inflation would depend upon several factors
 "Impact of rising crude prices on inflation won't be substantial: FM")