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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

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence after lull

The increased number of aircraft came after the ministry reported a fall that left analysts scratching their heads about what China's military may be up to

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

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned residents on Sunday that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles

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

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

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

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital

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

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

Millions in Vietnam to vote for new legislature in general election

The new National Assembly is expected to implement the policy agenda shaped at the congress, prioritising sustained economic growth and political stability

China likely to face closer scrutiny in US forced-labour probe: GTRI

China is likely to be central to the probe because of long-running accusations involving Uyghur and other Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Two weeks into Iran war, Trump has been knocked back 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

We need to recognise we have problem with Security Council: UN chief

He pointed out that three permanent members of the 15-nation Council are from Europe, one from Asia, and one is the United States, while there are no permanent members from Africa or Latin America

Trump says Kharg Island totally demolished, may strike again 'just for fun'

Trump says strikes have destroyed Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and warns of further attacks while seeking allied naval support to secure the Strait of Hormuz

North Korean leader observes test of rocket launch systems with daughter

South Korea's military said Saturday it detected about 10 ballistic missiles fired from North Korea's capital region toward the eastern sea

UK weighing deployment of 'Octopus' interceptor drones to West Asia: Report

UK defence officials are evaluating the possibility of redirecting cutting-edge equipment initially intended for Eastern Europe to meet new regional demands

From Fed to BOJ, global central banks brace for fallout from Iran war

Interest-rate bets that fully anticipated easing in the US have eroded, while possible hikes in the UK and euro zone later in the year are now being priced in

JPMorgan moves to offload over $30 bn in LBO debt amid market jitters

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is gearing up to help issuers sell billions of dollars in junk bonds and leveraged loans, with deals to fund the buyouts of Electronic Arts Inc and Sealed Air Corp

War pollution from Iran conflict may spread widely and last decades

Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which are released into the air, soil and water when they explode and crash, lingering often for decades