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Missile, drone strikes on 4 US airbases; Israeli raids in southern Lebanon

The Iranian force also claimed that satellite imagery showed extensive damage to the targeted bases

Missile, drone strikes on 4 US airbases; Israeli raids in southern Lebanon

The Iranian force also claimed that satellite imagery showed extensive damage to the targeted bases

Trump's call for countries to send warships to Hormuz brings no promises

U.S President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been "approached by a number of countries" seeking safe passage for their vessels, "and this is up to our military to decide." He said a group of vessels from "different countries" had been allowed to pass, without providing details. Iran has said the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil exports normally pass, is open to all except the United States and its allies. "We don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" about finding a way to end the war, Araghchi added, noting that Israel and the U.S. started the fighting with coordinated attacks on Feb. 28 during indirect U.S.-Iran talks on Iran's nuclear program. Araghchi also said Tehran had "no plan to recover" enriched uranium

CBSE cancels Class XII exams in West Asia amid regional tensions

CBSE cancelled remaining Class XII board exams in seven West Asian countries scheduled between March 16 and April 10 after reviewing security conditions amid the Iran-US-Israel conflict

After attacks on Iranian oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers public

Clouds of toxic smoke unleashed into the atmosphere by US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities made a dangerous return to Earth in the form of "black rain," prompting international health officials to warn of serious risks to the public. Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck. Plumes of dark smoke have also been seen across other parts of the region over two weeks of war, as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli airstrikes by firing drones and missiles at the oil and natural gas facilities of its Persian Gulf neighbours. Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid short- and long-term health risks. Here's what to know: What is black rain ------------------------ It occurs when soot, a

West Asia crisis: Reality check gets India on investors' realty list

UAE citizens, NRIs, family offices, regional investment groups evaluating India to broaden their allocation strategies

AI rewrites the strategy for war, weapons as Iran conflict escalates

Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace of warfare, reshaping targeting, surveillance and military strategy while spurring new defence technologies

AI rewrites the strategy for war, weapons as Iran conflict escalates

Artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace of warfare, reshaping targeting, surveillance and military strategy while spurring new defence technologies

Trade and govt respond to Gulf war disruptions in shipping, energy

As the Iran conflict threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exporters step up risk management while the government moves to cushion trade and energy shocks

Iran's Araghchi tells France counterpart must refrain from escalating war

Iran urges restraint amid calls for naval deployments to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil and LNG trade

Ukraine wants money, tech in return for West Asia drone help: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy has said that almost a dozen countries across the world have sought help from Ukraine on how to counter these attacks

Gulf states intercept new missiles, drones as Iran threatens to widen war

Arab Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Iran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in the Middle East entered its third week. Israel and the United States attacked Iran on Feb. 28, saying they were striking nuclear and military sites and encouraging the Iranian people to rise against their leaders. Iran has responded with attacks against Israel and neighbouring Gulf states. The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned residents on Sunday that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for the evacuations of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets. Iran earlier accused the US of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling .

Gulf states intercept new missiles, drones as Iran threatens to widen war

Arab Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Iran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in the Middle East entered its third week. Israel and the United States attacked Iran on Feb. 28, saying they were striking nuclear and military sites and encouraging the Iranian people to rise against their leaders. Iran has responded with attacks against Israel and neighbouring Gulf states. The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned residents on Sunday that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for the evacuations of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets. Iran earlier accused the US of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling .

IRGC threatens to hunt Netanyahu as Israel denies assassination rumours

The IRCS's statement comes as viral posts question Netanyahu's whereabouts and claim his latest video was AI-generated, while his office insists the Israeli prime minister is 'fine'

Trump rejects deal with Iran on current terms as West Asia war escalates

Trump also called on other countries to send warships to keep open the waterway through which about a fifth of the world's oil exports flow

West Asia situation, crude oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Developments surrounding the ongoing conflict in West Asia and crude oil price movement will be the major factors driving trends in the equity market this week, analysts said. Besides global trends, the US Fed interest rate decision and inflation data would also influence trading in markets, they added. "This week is packed with several important developments and data releases, both domestically and globally. Geopolitical developments will remain the key factor to watch, as their impact on crude oil prices is likely to influence overall market direction. "On the domestic front, market participants will closely track key macroeconomic indicators, such as WPI inflation, balance of trade data and foreign exchange reserves," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, investors will focus on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) economic projections, he added. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 4,354

Exporters plan early shipments, explore alternate routes amid Iran war

Exporters and logistics providers are minimising disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis by closely monitoring carriers, planning shipments in advance, and exploring alternative routes. The exporting community said that businesses are also adjusting inventory, contracts, and schedules for flexibility. They added that support measures, such as sharing regular advisories, engaging with shipping lines to manage surcharges, ensuring vessel/container availability, allowing flexibility in compliance timelines, and maintaining dialogue between industry bodies and government authorities, will help the domestic industry deal with this crisis. "Things are not improving, but we are trying to manage our exports. Shipping lines should not take undue advantage of this situation," Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President SC Ralhan said. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, are creating uncertainty for India's exports, ...

Strait of Hormuz open to all except US, Israel: Iranian foreign minister

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says other vessels are continuing to use the route even as security concerns in the region prompted some shipping companies to avoid the area

UAE reports new missile attack after Iran warns 3 major ports to evacuate

The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets. Tehran accused the United States of using "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports, without providing evidence, as the war showed no signs of ending. US President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes have deepened Lebanon's humanitarian crisis, with about 800 people killed and more than 850,000 displaced. Here is the latest: Emirati adviser slams Iran's claim that Kharg strikes were launched from the UAE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "This reflects a confused policy that missed the point, lost its direction, and lacked wisdom," Anwar Gargash, ad

Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He's grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war - or how he will end it - that resonates with a public concerned by American deaths in the conflict, surging oil prices and dropping financial markets. Even some of his supporters are questioning his plan and his overall poll numbers are declining. Meanwhile, Moscow is getting a boost from the war's early days after Trump eased sanctions on some Russian oil shipments. That, combined with rising oil prices, undercut the yearslong push to crimp President Vladimir Putin's ability to wage war in Ukraine. Then there are Democrats, who were left reeling after Trump won the 2024 election. With control of Congress at stake in November's midterms, the party has come together to oppose Trump's Iran policy and point to the economic turmoil as ..