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US at fault in strike on school in Iran, says preliminary inquiry
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump's assertion that Iran could be to blame
 "US at fault in strike on school in Iran, says preliminary inquiry")
Two tankers attacked in Iraqi waters; oil terminals suspend operations
Iraq's State Organization for Marketing of Oil, or SOMO, named the tankers as Marshall Islands-flagged Safesea Vishnu and Malta-flagged Zefyros
 "Two tankers attacked in Iraqi waters; oil terminals suspend operations")
UN Security Council condemns Iran strikes on neighbouring Gulf countries
The Council voted in favour of a resolution that condemned the strikes carried out by Iran using missiles and attack drones against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan
 "UN Security Council condemns Iran strikes on neighbouring Gulf countries")
Cyberattack disrupts global networks at US medical device maker Stryker
The logo of Handala, a hacking group linked to Iran, has appeared on company login pages
 "Cyberattack disrupts global networks at US medical device maker Stryker")
Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees
It's unclear if the US is willing to give Iran such a pledge and if it would be able to insist on Israel doing the same
 "Iran lists 3 demands to end war: Reparations, rights, security guarantees")
Iran targets ships, Dubai airport, oil facilities amid rising economic woes
At least 12 incidents have been confirmed involving vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes, since the war began
 "Iran targets ships, Dubai airport, oil facilities amid rising economic woes")
India ready to support oil markets after IEA agrees for record release
IEA's release is aimed at preventing a further rise in oil prices and is more than double the 182 million barrels released in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
 "India ready to support oil markets after IEA agrees for record release")
Asian shares fall, oil prices surge again as Iran hits tankers near Hormuz
Iran had earlier stepped up attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, telling the world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel
 "Asian shares fall, oil prices surge again as Iran hits tankers near Hormuz")
US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure
USTR Jamieson Greer said that Section 301 unfair trade practices probe could lead to new tariffs imposed against China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico by this summer
 "US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure")
US to permanently close Peshawar consulate near Afghan border, citing costs
The move has been under consideration for more than a year since Trump admin began downsizing federal agencies and is not related to Iran war, which has sparked protests in various Pakistani cities
 "US to permanently close Peshawar consulate near Afghan border, citing costs")
Iran govt not at risk of imminent collapse despite ongoing war: US intel
US intelligence reports indicate that the IRGC and the interim leaders who assumed power after Khamenei's death retain control of the country
 "Iran govt not at risk of imminent collapse despite ongoing war: US intel")
AI incites a new wave of grieving parents fighting for online safety
Blaming chatbots, they are joining an earlier push for better protections by parents who say social media contributed to their children's deaths
 "AI incites a new wave of grieving parents fighting for online safety")
Standard Chartered evacuates staff from offices in Dubai: Report
British bank Standard Chartered has a large presence in the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai now a large financial hub for leading international banks including JPMorgan and HSBC
 "Standard Chartered evacuates staff from offices in Dubai: Report")
Iran warns oil could hit $200 a barrel amid threat of continuous strikes
"We won't allow even one litre of oil to reach the US, Zionists (Israel) and their partners. Any vessel or tanker bound to them will be a legitimate target," Ebrahim Zolfaqari said
IEA to release record 400 million barrels of oil from stockpiles
The IEA, which co-ordinates stockpile releases for OECD countries, has said its 32 members hold more than 1.2 billion barrels in public emergency stockpiles
Oil prices rise as supply fears linger despite IEA reserve release plan
Brent futures traded up $3.31, or 3.8%, at $91.11 a barrel by 1159 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded $3.13 higher, also 3.8%, at $86.58 a barrel
 "Oil prices rise as supply fears linger despite IEA reserve release plan")
NRIs in Bahrain and Kuwait wait for Saudi transit visas to return
Airspace closures amid the West Asia conflict have left many NRIs in Bahrain and Kuwait seeking Saudi transit visas to travel by road and catch flights to India
 "NRIs in Bahrain and Kuwait wait for Saudi transit visas to return")
Foreign hacker breached FBI server with Epstein probe files in 2023: Report
The details of who accessed a server at the FBI's New York Field Office, including the allegation that a foreign hacker was involved, are being reported here for the first time
 "Foreign hacker breached FBI server with Epstein probe files in 2023: Report")
Shell declares force majeure on Asia LNG deals after Qatar plant shutdown
Shell has an equity partnership with QatarEnergy in the massive Ras Laffan LNG plant, the largest single plant in the world, which shut down last week following a drone attack on the facility
 "Shell declares force majeure on Asia LNG deals after Qatar plant shutdown")
China's auto sales sink as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand
Only 950,000 units of passenger cars were sold in China last month, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, down from nearly 1.4 million vehicles sold in January
 "China's auto sales sink as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand")