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Iran threatens to hit Gulf energy assets after attack on its gas facilities
The threat resembled other attack warnings put out by Iran during the war, copying the style used by the Israeli military
 "Iran threatens to hit Gulf energy assets after attack on its gas facilities")
Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait
Trump questioned whether stronger action against Iran would compel allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions over burden-sharing in safeguarding global trade routes
 "Trump asks if 'finishing off' Iran would make 'allies' reopen Hormuz Strait")
Israel claims Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib had been killed in an overnight strike
 "Israel claims Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib has been killed")
William Dalrymple wins Mark Lynton History Prize for book on ancient India
William Dalrymple wins the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize for The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World, spotlighting India's central role in ancient global exchanges
 "William Dalrymple wins Mark Lynton History Prize for book on ancient India")
Russian oil bound for China diverted to India amid demand surge
The Aqua Titan is set to arrive in New Mangalore on March 21 with its Urals cargo that it loaded from a Baltic Sea port in late January, according to ship-tracking data
 "Russian oil bound for China diverted to India amid demand surge")
What is Nowruz festival and why Israel wants Iranians to celebrate it now
Israel is urging Iranians to celebrate Nowruz and Chaharshanbeh Suri but Tehran sees risk as festivals can turn into spaces for dissent amid war, causing internal unrest
 "What is Nowruz festival and why Israel wants Iranians to celebrate it now")
US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?
US firms have warned that China's fast gains in humanoid robots could reshape industry and security, pushing Washington to consider export curbs, procurement bans and a national robotics strategy
 "US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?")
UAE foreign minister condemns Iranian attacks, extends condolences
The UAE Foreign Minister underscored the country's continued commitment to the safety and security of all citizens, residents, and visitors
 "UAE foreign minister condemns Iranian attacks, extends condolences")
Pakistan's deadly strikes in Afghanistan prompt calls for ceasefire
The European Union called Pakistan's attack on a medical facility in Kabul "another deadly escalation in a conflict that needs to end as soon as possible"
 "Pakistan's deadly strikes in Afghanistan prompt calls for ceasefire")
Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani
The attacks came hours after Iranian state media confirmed Israel's military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike
 "Iran attacks Israel, Gulf nations after Israeli strike kills Ali Larijani")
Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon
Iran launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks, targeting the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It also struck Tel Aviv
 "Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani as Trump says war may end soon")
Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death
Iranian Foreign Minister emphasised that the presence or absence of a single individual does not affect the political structure of the nation
 "Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death")
What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex
Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the incident
 "What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant as projectile hits complex")
Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut
Israel kept up intense pressure on Lebanon with strikes it said targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, hitting multiple apartment buildings in Beirut and killing at least six people
 "Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf nations as Israel hits Beirut")
Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage
The facility, which has hosted a continuous "Australian Defence Force (ADF)" presence for many years, was hit during the early hours of the day
About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war
Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called "dark" transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran
 "About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war")
IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid 'Operation True Promise 4'
The strikes were launched in response to what Tehran described as unprovoked American-Israeli aggression
 "IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid 'Operation True Promise 4'")
Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser
Farmers have complained about costly fertiliser for years, but prices have soared even higher since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28
 "Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser")
Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea parliamentary polls with 99.93% mandate
With a reported turnout of 99.99 per cent, the polls were conducted on March 15 to select deputies for the 15th Supreme People's Assembly
 "Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea parliamentary polls with 99.93% mandate")
Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats
The hearings are also likely to delve into internal administration debate over the war given the resignation of Joe Kent as director of NCC
 "Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats")