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UK weighing deployment of 'Octopus' interceptor drones to West Asia: Report
UK defence officials are evaluating the possibility of redirecting cutting-edge equipment initially intended for Eastern Europe to meet new regional demands
 "UK weighing deployment of 'Octopus' interceptor drones to West Asia: Report")
From Fed to BOJ, global central banks brace for fallout from Iran war
Interest-rate bets that fully anticipated easing in the US have eroded, while possible hikes in the UK and euro zone later in the year are now being priced in
 "From Fed to BOJ, global central banks brace for fallout from Iran war")
JPMorgan moves to offload over $30 bn in LBO debt amid market jitters
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is gearing up to help issuers sell billions of dollars in junk bonds and leveraged loans, with deals to fund the buyouts of Electronic Arts Inc and Sealed Air Corp
 "JPMorgan moves to offload over $30 bn in LBO debt amid market jitters")
War pollution from Iran conflict may spread widely and last decades
Missiles and bombs contain heavy metals and other toxic pollutants, which are released into the air, soil and water when they explode and crash, lingering often for decades
 "War pollution from Iran conflict may spread widely and last decades")
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to focus on shifting US tariffs, the flow of Chinese-produced rare earths among others
 "US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris ahead of Trump-Xi summit")
US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints
The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," FCC Chairman Carr warned
 "US regulator threatens broadcasters' licenses after Trump's Iran complaints")
US Senate to take up Bill seeking sweeping electoral reforms this week
The SAVE America Act requires voters to furnish a photo identity card before exercising their franchise rights and seeks to limit mail-in ballot
 "US Senate to take up Bill seeking sweeping electoral reforms this week")
Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon
Meanwhile, Israeli forces attempted to advance into the border town of Aita al-Shaab, where gunfire and shelling were heard during clashes
 "Hezbollah fires missiles at advancing Israeli troops in south Lebanon")
At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks: UKMTO
The attacks have occurred in and around the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman since March 1
 "At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks: UKMTO")
US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California
Restoring Sable Offshore Corp.'s Santa Ynez unit and pipeline off Santa Barbara aims to address supply disruption risks, according to a department news release
 "US energy secy directs oil company to restore operations off California")
UAE orders speedy trial of 10 for sharing fabricated Iran war video clips
UAE Attorney-General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the action follows the continuous monitoring of digital platforms amid regional developments
 "UAE orders speedy trial of 10 for sharing fabricated Iran war video clips")
Key oil hub in UAE disrupted, drones strike US Embassy in Baghdad
The incident came after Iran's military warned it could target ports and docks in the UAE in retaliation to a US strike on the critical Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island
 "Key oil hub in UAE disrupted, drones strike US Embassy in Baghdad")
Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first
The development comes as Israel threatens what could be its largest ground invasion of Lebanon since the 2006 War
 "Lebanon open to 'peace talks' with Israel but demands ceasefire first")
Tehran says US attacked it from UAE as Iran war enters third week
Iran said the US had used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, without providing evidence
American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019
The flag was raised "exactly seven years after it was taken down," the US Embassy team said in a statement published on its social media channels
 "American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for 1st time since 2019")
High winds leave hundreds of thousands without power across parts of US
Nearly 600,000 customers were still affected at midday in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks outages nationwide
 "High winds leave hundreds of thousands without power across parts of US")
Dutch police hunt two suspects in blast outside Amsterdam Jewish school
"Two nights in a row, a cowardly attack with an explosive at a Jewish building. First in Rotterdam, now in Amsterdam," the Dutch justice and security minister, David van Weel, posted on X
 "Dutch police hunt two suspects in blast outside Amsterdam Jewish school")
Trump urges China, UK, others to send warships to keep Hormuz open
Trump said nations affected by Iran's "attempted closure" of the waterway should contribute naval support to maintain the passage
 "Trump urges China, UK, others to send warships to keep Hormuz open")
India condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghanistan, calls it aggression
Jaiswal was responding to a media query on the Pakistani aerial raid on Afghanistan
 "India condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghanistan, calls it aggression")
UN peacekeeper lightly injured in firing near base in southern Lebanon
UN positions in southern Lebanon have been hit several times during exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, including on March 6 when three peacekeepers were wounded at a UNIFIL base
 "UN peacekeeper lightly injured in firing near base in southern Lebanon")