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Iran envoy warns of 'proportionate' action if Trump follows attack threats
During a Security Council session on the Strait of Hormuz, Iravani urged the international community to call out Trump's rhetoric before it's too late
 "Iran envoy warns of 'proportionate' action if Trump follows attack threats")
Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project for robots, data centers
The company also posted a photo of CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Musk shaking hands, saying it hosted the world's richest man at its campus the past weekend.
 "Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project for robots, data centers")
Taiwan Oppn leader visits China for talks as Beijing pushes reunification
The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes ahead of a meeting in Beijing between Xi and US President Donald Trump scheduled to take place in May
 "Taiwan Oppn leader visits China for talks as Beijing pushes reunification")
Nepal's new govt recalls ambassadors to six nations, including India
According to the Foreign Ministry, letters have been issued on Monday directing the envoys to return within a month
 "Nepal's new govt recalls ambassadors to six nations, including India")
Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64B takeover of Universal Music
Even as the music industry is flourishing, Universal Music Group's share price has lagged, something Ackman is pledging to fix with this proposed deal
 "Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64B takeover of Universal Music")
Kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Baghdad, says official
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
 "Kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Baghdad, says official")
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Hormuz ahead of Trump's deadline
After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force
 "Russia, China veto UN resolution on Hormuz ahead of Trump's deadline")
Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, says IRGC
Iran has shown it retains the ability to strike targets in neighbouring countries and effectively shut transit through the Strait, previously a conduit for a fifth of global oil supply
 "Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, says IRGC")
Stay indoors, avoid military sites for 48 hours: India to citizens in Iran
The Indian Embassy in Iran has advised Indian nationals to remain indoors for the next 48 hours, avoid military and electrical installations, and stay in close contact with embassy
 "Stay indoors, avoid military sites for 48 hours: India to citizens in Iran")
Iran rejects flexibility as long as US demands surrender, talks continue
He also warned that "if the situation gets out of control, Iran's allies will also close the Bab El-Mandeb Strait"
 "Iran rejects flexibility as long as US demands surrender, talks continue")
Iran frees French detainees after 3.5 years; return underway: Macron
They had been holed up in French diplomatic premises there since their release from prison
 "Iran frees French detainees after 3.5 years; return underway: Macron")
China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight
China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced that the new round of price hikes will take effect from Wednesday
 "China hikes gasoline, diesel prices for second time in fortnight")
Turkish police kill gunman in shootout near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
The diplomatic mission is located in Levent, one of Istanbul's main financial districts, and surrounded by office towers, shopping malls and heavy foot traffic
 "Turkish police kill gunman in shootout near Israeli consulate in Istanbul")
US strikes Iran's Kharg Island ahead of Trump's deadline to open Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of targeting Iran's infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran does not agree to a deal
 "US strikes Iran's Kharg Island ahead of Trump's deadline to open Hormuz")
'14 million ready to sacrifice lives': Iran Prez as Trump's deadline nears
The Iranian President said that he, too stands ready to be sacrificed for the country
 "'14 million ready to sacrifice lives': Iran Prez as Trump's deadline nears")
Iran warns Bab al-Mandeb could shut: What it means for global trade routes
Iran's warning over a possible Bab al-Mandeb closure has raised concerns over global trade. The strategic strait carries oil and goods between Asia, Europe and West Asia
 "Iran warns Bab al-Mandeb could shut: What it means for global trade routes")
Why Trump's Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns globally
Trump's warnings to target Iran's infrastructure have triggered legal scrutiny as experts say such threats may violate international humanitarian law and escalate risks of war crimes
 "Why Trump's Iran threats are raising war crimes concerns globally")
Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
The hours-long closure came after a ballistic missile attack from Iran targeted Saudi Arabia and may have done damage to energy infrastructure there
 "Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats")
Iran urges youth to form human chains near power plants, Saudi shuts bridge
The 25-kilometre (15.5 mile) bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula
Modern-day pioneers, you've inspired world: Trump speaks to Artemis II crew
Praising US tech prowess, Trump said that travelling to the moon would become more prevalent and hinted towards the future trip to Mars
 "Modern-day pioneers, you've inspired world: Trump speaks to Artemis II crew")