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West Asia war updates: Israel says Iran offensive progressing; Brent slips

As the West Asia war enters Day 14, Israel says its campaign against Iran remains strong; India assures fuel supply. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

China condemns Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, calls for ceasefire

China condemned indiscriminate attacks on civilians and Gulf states, while urging ceasefire and diplomacy. China also abstained from a UN resolution condemning Iran's strikes

3,100 attacks against minorities in Bangladesh since Aug 2024: Centre

Indian mission and posts in Bangladesh ensure that distressed Indian nationals are extended help and support promptly

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 jolts Turkiye, no casualties reported

Many residents were seen waiting in cars or in the streets despite the cold, afraid to return to homes, Haberturk news channel reported

Iran war, rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic: Administrator

Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said that higher energy, fuel and navigation costs could make the Panama Canal a more attractive option for commercial traffic

16 and counting: Oil, cargo ships becoming targets in West Asia conflict

Before the war, about 80 oil and gas tankers crossed the strait daily, moving roughly 20 million barrels; Now, shipping has plunged, with barely one or two vessels able to pass each day

Trump admin denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

Two days earlier, White House communications director Steven Cheung took issue with CNN anchor Erin Burnett's interview with Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator

Trump says Iran situation progressing rapidly, hails US military strength

Reflecting on his earlier time in office, Trump said his administration's efforts to rebuild the US military had strengthened its current capabilities

Unilever plans to boost CEO pay, overhaul incentives to attract US talent

In 2026, if CEO Fernando Fernández hits the top performance target, his pay could exceed $21 million; if Unilever's share price also rises 50%, his compensation may surpass $26 million

Iran weakened by strikes but regime change not guaranteed: Netanyahu

The Israeli premier asserted that the war was inevitable once Iran accelerated efforts to revive its nuclear and missile programs following the June 2025 conflict

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Hackers supporting Iran claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack against US medical device company Stryker

Iran's supreme leader vows to keep fighting, threatens opening 'new fronts'

The hard-line stance from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei came as Netanyahu said his country's attacks were creating conditions for the Iranian population to topple the government

Nasa clears Artemis moon rocket for April launch with four astronauts

The 322-foot rocket will roll out of the hangar and back to the pad next week at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, leading to a launch attempt as early as April 1

Attack at Michigan synagogue a 'targeted act of violence against Jews': FBI

None of the synagogue's staff, teachers or the 140 children at its early childhood centre were injured, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said

No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei, says Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28

US gives nod for sale of more Russian oil already at sea amid Iran war

The measure, which applies only to oil loaded before March 12, expands upon a month-long waiver given to India last week, which was intended for crude loaded on ships before March 5

Iran war: US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq; rescue ops underway

The crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, the military said in a statement, which described the plane as "a loss"

Crisis in West Asia grave threat to international peace, security: UN chief

Calling for an immediate end to hostilities, the UN chief emphasised that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces warnings over city's fragile finances

For fiscal 2026, Levine, who was sworn in to office in January alongside Mamdani, estimates operating expenses to be $4.5 billion more than revenue

Active shooter reported at synagogue in Michigan, police respond

FBI director Kash Patel said on X that agency personnel are also on the scene responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation