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Tabriz Petrochemical facility struck in northern Iran as war escalates
Iranian media reported early Monday that one of the facilities of Tabriz Petrochemical was struck in a northern province of the country
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Iran's Khondab heavy water plant damaged after Israeli strikes, says IAEA
The facility, located near Arak in central Iran, has long been a focal point of international concern due to its potential role in nuclear development
 "Iran's Khondab heavy water plant damaged after Israeli strikes, says IAEA")
Iran parliament speaker warns severe retaliation against US ground invasion
Iran warns of severe retaliation against US ground forces as conflict escalates, with experts cautioning long-term global economic fallout from damaged energy infrastructure
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Why the West Asia war may force countries to rely less on natural gas
The United States, as the world's biggest gas exporter, will almost certainly benefit from this upheaval, at least in the short term
 "Why the West Asia war may force countries to rely less on natural gas")
Regional powers' huddle in Pakistan to de-escalate West Asia conflict
The two-day quadrilateral summit is Pakistan's attempt to broker peace in West Asia
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US sees first combat loss of valuable E-3 aircraft in missile strike
US bombers, including B-52s and B-1Bs, continue to use long-range strike cruise missiles to strike targets in Iran safely
 "US sees first combat loss of valuable E-3 aircraft in missile strike")
Nepal police arrest former energy minister Khadka in money laundering case
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took Khadka into custody on Sunday morning, The Himalayan quoted CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha as saying
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AIIMS College of Nursing alumna appointed health minister of Nepal
In a statement, AIIMS Delhi said, "This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the nursing community at large"
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North Korea conducts test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
The test likely indicates Kim is intent on enlarging and modernising an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland
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Iran-backed Houthis enter West Asia war, may disrupt global shipping
The Houthis' entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, through which about 12 per cent of the world's trade typically passes
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Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan
Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the West Asia, with the first of two contingents arriving on Friday aboard an amphibious assault ship, the US military has said
 "Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan")
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake thanks PM Modi for fuel shipment
The Sri Lankan President also thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his support
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Nepal's 100-point plan aims to end politics in campuses, bureaucracy
The Balen Shah-led government unveiled a 100-point reform agenda, seeking to depoliticise campuses and bureaucracy while pushing anti-corruption probes
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WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India ecommerce deadlock
The talks at a WTO meeting in Cameroon include efforts to bridge differences between the US and India over extending the e-commerce moratorium, which is due to expire this month
 "WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India ecommerce deadlock")
Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iranian strikes on aluminium plants
Two employees at Aluminium Bahrain were hurt in Saturday's attack, the state-controlled company said, while regional peer Emirates Global Aluminium's site sustained significant damage
Europe seeks to increase migrant deportations using Trump-style tactics
Far-right parties in Europe have praised the deportation policies of US President Donald Trump and called for the EU to adopt a similar approach
 "Europe seeks to increase migrant deportations using Trump-style tactics")
Pak set to host summit with Saudi, Egypt, Turkey to discuss West Asia war
During the visit, the leaders will hold consultations on regional developments and also call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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How China's subsidy rollback has hit EV unicorn BYD's annual profits
Withdrawal of state support and an intensifying price war are squeezing BYD's margins and sales, forcing the EV major to rely on exports to sustain growth
 "How China's subsidy rollback has hit EV unicorn BYD's annual profits")
Trump's war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age for the world
China and Russia, both longstanding members of the exclusive club of nuclear-armed nations, have raised alarm about the risk of weapons proliferation in Japan and South Korea
IDF launches 'wide-scale' strikes on Iranian military infrastructure
In a post on X, the IDF said the operation targeted multiple sites linked to the "Iranian terror regime", including dozens of weapons storage and production facilities
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