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French, South Korean leaders agree to work together on Strait of Hormuz
Their summit in Seoul came as US President Donald Trump slammed allies for not supporting the US and Israeli war against Iran
 "French, South Korean leaders agree to work together on Strait of Hormuz")
Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan becomes England's top female chess player
The 11-year-old, whose parents moved from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu to England in 2007, has 2366 FIDE rating points
 "Indian-origin Bodhana Sivanandan becomes England's top female chess player")
Satellite imagery shows damage at Iran's Qeshm port after US-Israel strikes
Smoke was seen rising from a port area on the island on Thursday
 "Satellite imagery shows damage at Iran's Qeshm port after US-Israel strikes")
Iran strikes targets across West Asia, US-Israel hit Tehran as war rages
Iran's attacks on Gulf region energy infrastructure and its tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices skyrocketing and are impacting global economies
 "Iran strikes targets across West Asia, US-Israel hit Tehran as war rages")
Trump immunity ruling brings focus on Indian-origin judge Amit Mehta
Mehta, a federal judge of the US District Court, in 2022 rejected Trump's effort to dismiss three lawsuits accusing him of bearing responsibility for Jan 6 attack on US Capitol
 "Trump immunity ruling brings focus on Indian-origin judge Amit Mehta")
US tariffs on medicines decoded: Why Washington wants pharma production back
The US plans tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported medicines to reduce foreign dependence and boost domestic manufacturing, a move that could reshape global pharmaceutical supply chains
 "US tariffs on medicines decoded: Why Washington wants pharma production back")
Oil prices surge on Iran war risks; Asian markets trade cautiously
Wall Street, where trading is closed Friday, finished its first winning week since the start of the Iran war, although trading started out with a decline driven by a surge in oil prices
 "Oil prices surge on Iran war risks; Asian markets trade cautiously")
West Asia war: Trump urges Iran deal before 'it's too late'; Brent at $109
The West Asia conflict continues to escalate as the US and Iran exchange warnings and global oil prices surge, with Brent crude rising to $109 a barrel. Here are the top updates at 10 am (IST)
 "West Asia war: Trump urges Iran deal before 'it's too late'; Brent at $109")
Iran drafting proposal with Oman to 'monitor' Hormuz for safe passage
Iran's attacks on shipping in the region, as well as reportedly demanding as much as $2 million for passage through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have created a stranglehold on the route
Iran has significant missile capability despite US-Israel strikes: Report
Nearly half of Iran's missile launchers remain intact, while thousands of one-way attack drones are still part of its arsenal even after continuous strikes targeting military infrastructure
 "Iran has significant missile capability despite US-Israel strikes: Report")
How Trump boxed himself in on Iran war as goals remain out of reach
President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed
 "How Trump boxed himself in on Iran war as goals remain out of reach")
Bad, very bad and much worse: Pick a forecast for war and economy
Oil shock and Hormuz disruption deepen fears of inflation and slowdown
 "Bad, very bad and much worse: Pick a forecast for war and economy")
Trump imposes 100% tariff on patented drug imports; generics spared
The US has announced a 100 per cent tariff on patented pharma imports from countries like India without reshoring deals, aiming to boost local production, while generics have been exempted for now
Rival nations seize choke points to counter Trump's global strategy
From Iran to China, President Trump's global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the US economy
 "Rival nations seize choke points to counter Trump's global strategy")
Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners amid mounting pressure from Trump admin
Cuba's government said the pardons were a humanitarian gesture in connection with Holy Week and didn't mention mounting pressures with the US
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UNSC set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
The final draft of resolution authorises the use of defensive - but not offensive - action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait
 "UNSC set to vote on watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz")
US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away
Virtual meeting of around 40 nations showed the coalition of countries deem it necessary to begin preparations for having to reopen the strait without the US
 "US allies working on plan B for Strait of Hormuz if Trump walks away")
8 killed, 95 injured after US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge
The victims of the strike reportedly include Iranian travellers and residents of the local village who were near the infrastructure at the time of the attack
Nepal court grants 2-day remand to former PM KP Oli in Gen-Z protest case
The bench of Judge Purushottam Khatiwada Kshetri at the Kathmandu District Court issued the order allowing investigators to continue the probe
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'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat
Iranian Mission to the UN said US President Trump's threat reflects 'ignorance, not strength'
 "'Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing': Iran slams Trump's threat")