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Iran threatens to hit energy assets in Gulf after attack on South Pars

The threat resembled other attack warnings put out by Iran during the war, copying the style used by the Israeli military

US stocks fall as Brent crude at $109 fuels inflation fears amid Iran war

If the disruptions keep oil and gas prices high for long, they could send a debilitating wave of inflation crashing into the global economy

Trump grants 60-day waiver from Jones Act shipping rules to ease oil costs

The 1920s law, designed to protect the American shipbuilding sector, is often blamed for making gas more expensive

Pakistan announces 'temporary pause' in operation against Afghan Taliban

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar made the announcement in a post on X, hours after Pakistan carried out fresh attacks on alleged Taliban positions in the border region

Japan PM Takaichi heads to US for 'tough' talks with Trump amid Iran war

Takaichi will be in the hot seat figuring out what best to offer to Trump. Experts say showing commitment and progress in investment deals is key to a successful summit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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 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'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

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

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

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