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More LNG tankers divert from Strait of Hormuz amid widening Iran crisis

At least 13 empty LNG tankers that were on the eastern side of the chokepoint have diverted away, according to ship-tracking data

Economists gauge hit from West Asia war as China seen among losers

Chinese refiners would be impacted if Iranian barrels are disrupted, given they import an estimated 99% of Iranian exports, equivalent to about 13% of Chinese seaborne crude imports in 2025

Strikes to continue in Iran until objectives achieved, says Trump

Trump called on Iranian military and police to surrender "for full immunity or face certain death"

UAE announces closure of embassy in Tehran in response to Iranian strikes

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have faced hundreds of missiles and drone attacks from Iran since Saturday morning, with Tehran retaliating against US-Israeli airstrikes

Opposition leader Machado to return to Venezuela in next few weeks

Machado did not set a date for her return but said that one of the objectives will be to prepare 'for a new and gigantic electoral victory'

As China's economy slows, young people buy cheap homes to retire early

While there's no available data about how many have left the Chinese workforce in recent years, figures show that from 2019 to 2024, Beijing lost 1.6 million people in their 20s and early 30s

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran

Netanyahu made the statement from the roof of the Kirya, Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following a meeting with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff and Director of Mossad

Trump vows to avenge US troops, says more deaths likely in Iran conflict

Trump called the three service members "true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation

Trump takes US into war with Iran, testing his 'America first' doctrine

Trump's predicate for joining Israel in attacks on Iran's leadership, military and critical infrastructure this weekend was that Iran posed unacceptable and imminent risks to US and allied interests

8 Opec+ nations boosts oil production amid rising tensions in West Asia

The Opec, in a meeting planned before the war began, said it would increase production by 206,000 barrels per day in April, which was more than analysts had been expecting

US, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk

Attacks on Iran showed no signs of relenting as US and Israel aimed at key military, political and intelligence targets in what appeared to be a widening war with potential for a prolonged conflict

Britain, France, and Germany ready to back US to stop Iran's strikes

We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action- a statement said

New Iran leaders want to talk and I have agreed, says Donald Trump

Asked whether his conversation with the Iranians would happen today or tomorrow, Trump responded, "I can't tell you that"

West Asia crisis: Shippers expect cost spikes on reroutes, insurance

According to an advisory from the Gulf Cooperation Council to stakeholders, ports in several parts of West Asia remain in operation, albeit with riders

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan

All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city

Ships avoid Hormuz as Iran raises threats and conflict in West Asia spreads

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for energy markets because a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes through each day

CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months before strikes, says report

The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of this weekend's strikes was adjusted in part because of that information

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes

According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates

US military says 3 service members killed, 5 wounded in Iran operation

Central Command made the announcement on social media Sunday without providing additional information

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez

Pezeshkian made the comment in a prerecorded message aired on Iranian state television Sunday