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Trump says US will be leaving Iran operation 'in very near future'

He said Washington would step back soon, even as he criticised Nato allies and reasserted US military success

Israel killed Larijani to help Iranians shape their destiny: Netanyahu

Repeating his earlier statement from a press conference last week, Netanyahu said Israel has several surprises in store and he is holding the stratagems close to his chest

China overtakes Netherlands as third-largest export destination in Feb

China became India's third-largest export destination in February, overtaking the Netherlands, even as overall exports declined and shipments to key markets weakened

US counterterror chief quits, says Iran war driven by pressure from Israel

Kent is close with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who has kept a low profile since the Iran war began

Iran's top security officials, Ali Larijani killed in airstrike: Israel

Israel claimed its airstrikes in Iran killed senior official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, though there was no immediate confirmation from Iranian media

China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, three other West Asia nations

China on Tuesday said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon and two other West Asian countries hit hard by the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mojtaba Khamenei rejects proposals to reduce tensions with US: Report

The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed off, with US allies rebuffing US President Donald Trump's request for help to reopen the critical waterway, raising energy prices and fears of inflation

From Indian schools to China's chips, how cyber attack targets are shifting

India's educational institutions were the most heavily targeted sector in Asia-Pacific in 2025 with the country experiencing the highest average attack volume, at around 7,684 weekly attacks

West Asia crisis to intensify soaring European corporate distress

Even before the US and Israel began their attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, financial strain among the continent's businesses was at a four-year high

West Asia crisis: Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off amid fuel supply crunch

Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays as public holidays and introduced fuel rationing to curb shortages, as the West Asian crisis disrupts energy supplies

Pakistan airstrikes on Kabul leave heavy toll, raising risk of escalation

Pakistan said it carried out 'precision airstrikes' on Taliban sites in Kabul and Nangarhar, targeting military depots and infrastructure, and accused the Taliban of making 'false claims'

US pushes for permanent ban on ecommerce tariffs despite opposition

The moratorium has divided nations for nearly three decades as economies including Brazil, India and South Africa argued they wanted to preserve domestic policy options rather than rubber-stamp it

Good will triumph over evil': Netanyahu wishes 'happy holiday' to Iran

His remarks come at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty in the West Asia, with multiple global leaders engaging on issues related to regional security and stability

After Venezuela takeover, why Cuba is now central to Donald Trump's plans

Cuba faces a deep power and fuel crisis as US pressure tightens; amid blackouts and talks with Havana, Trump has hinted at 'taking Cuba', raising questions over a Venezuela-style strategy

Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: What's behind the latest escalation?

Weeks of cross-border attacks and rising casualties have pushed Pakistan and Afghanistan into a major crisis, driven by historic tensions over the Durand Line, militancy and shifting regional ties

Trump warned of likely Iran retaliation on Gulf allies despite his claim

Trump had said twice on Monday that Iran's retaliatory strikes against Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait were a surprise

Trump's delay of visit to China echoes pattern of last-minute changes

Trump's request to delay a planned trip to China is latest example in a pattern of postponing or calling off high-profile meetings that he decides don't suit his interests

West Asia war updates: Trump says Iran must not get nukes; Brent tops $102

The US-Israel war with Iran entered day 18 as Donald Trump said the conflict may end soon; the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, while oil prices rose with Brent crude trading above $102 a barrel

EU patrol boat capsizes near Greek island; Estonian ambassador rescued

The Frontex patrol boat sank off the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo after capsizing, the coast guard said

Not happy with UK, France on Srait of Hormuz coalition, says Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron earlier spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, calling on him to put an end to attacks by Iran against the other countries in the West Asia