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Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as tensions soar
Iran on Monday defied Lebanon's expulsion order for its ambassador by saying he would stay, further increasing tensions in a country in the crosshairs of the latest fighting between the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel.
 "Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as tensions soar")
Zelenskyy urged to curtail Russia energy strikes, proposes truce
"If Russia is ready to stop striking Ukrainian energy, we won't be returning the strikes against their energy," Zelenskyy said
 "Zelenskyy urged to curtail Russia energy strikes, proposes truce")
Spain closes airspace to US planes linked to Iran conflict, says minister
Spain had already said the US could not use jointly operated military bases in the country for operations related to the Middle East conflict
 "Spain closes airspace to US planes linked to Iran conflict, says minister")
Will blow up Iran's energy sites if no ceasefire is reached soon: Trump
In a social media post, Trump said the United States would "conclude its 'lovely' stay" by blowing up Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure
 "Will blow up Iran's energy sites if no ceasefire is reached soon: Trump")
Nepal sees third consecutive day of protests after former PM Oli's arrest
The arrests came after the newly formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission into the Gen Z protests in its first cabinet meeting
 "Nepal sees third consecutive day of protests after former PM Oli's arrest")
Russia expels UK diplomat over espionage charges, orders exit in two weeks
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, an FSB investigation revealed that the second secretary had intentionally falsified information on his visa application, a direct violation of Russian law
 "Russia expels UK diplomat over espionage charges, orders exit in two weeks")
Myanmar starts presidential election process under military influence
The move is a prerequisite for becoming head of state, because the Constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position
 "Myanmar starts presidential election process under military influence")
Fire breaks out near Israeli oil refinery after Iranian missile attack
Video showed flames on a large refinery tank with thick black smoke that was quickly extinguished by Israel's fire and rescue services
 "Fire breaks out near Israeli oil refinery after Iranian missile attack")
War disrupts life on Iraq-Iran border, isolates families, halts trade
The border between Iran and northern Iraq's Kurdish region has long been porous, alive with family ties, trade and smuggling
 "War disrupts life on Iraq-Iran border, isolates families, halts trade")
'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump
The blockade has had devastating effects on the civilians Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say they want to help, leaving many desperate
 "'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump")
Iran confirms death of Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri
A statement from the IRGC said Tangsiri 'joined the ranks of Allah due to the severity of his injuries'
 "Iran confirms death of Revolutionary Guard navy chief Alireza Tangsiri")
US sees first combat loss of valuable E-3 AWACS jet after Iranian strike
The so-called AWACS plane, which has a rotating radar disc mounted above its fuselage, is used to spot distant threats and direct other combat aircraft
 "US sees first combat loss of valuable E-3 AWACS jet after Iranian strike")
Trump thanks Belarus Prez for releasing over '500 political prisoners'
Trump said his envoy, John Coale, secured the release of an additional 250 detainees following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
 "Trump thanks Belarus Prez for releasing over '500 political prisoners'")
One Indian killed as Iranian strikes hit Kuwait's water desalination plant
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait expressed condolences upon the death of an Indian national due to an attack on a desalination facility
 "One Indian killed as Iranian strikes hit Kuwait's water desalination plant")
Chinese cargoes signal fuel relief for Asian neighbours despite curbs
China, a major Asian fuel exporter, halted overseas oil product sales, forcing refiners to cancel or renegotiate shipments to prioritise domestic supply
 "Chinese cargoes signal fuel relief for Asian neighbours despite curbs")
BYD sees EV exports beating target by 15% as overseas demand drives growth
BYD's optimistic export outlook follows disappointing results, including the company's first annual drop in profit in four years even as it toppled Tesla Inc. as the world's top-selling EV maker
 "BYD sees EV exports beating target by 15% as overseas demand drives growth")
Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes driven by Iran war
Halving the tax would reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 Australian cents per litre, PM Albanese said
 "Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes driven by Iran war")
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 yrs; trains restart too
Flights and passenger trains to North Korea had been suspended since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020
 "China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 yrs; trains restart too")
Israel approves revised war budget to $222 bn extending reliance on debt
The spending plan, approved by Knesset lawmakers early Monday in a vote of 62 to 55, totals 699 billion shekels ($222 billion) and sets a deficit target of 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product
 "Israel approves revised war budget to $222 bn extending reliance on debt")
West Asia war's gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal
Gas prices in Europe and Asia have yet to reach 2022 levels, but they have already soared - pricing many emerging economies out, with industrial clients already severely impacted across Asia
 "West Asia war's gas supply shock pushes top consumers back to coal")