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China to send envoy to West Asia for mediation: Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Wang Yi tells Saudi and UAE counterparts China will send special envoy as conflict escalates; urges protection of civilians, energy assets and shipping lanes
 "China to send envoy to West Asia for mediation: Foreign Minister Wang Yi")
Nepal to hold general election on Thursday, first after Gen Z protests
The election campaign concluded mid-night of Monday, March 2. The voting will start at 7 am on Thursday, March 5, and conclude at 5 pm
 "Nepal to hold general election on Thursday, first after Gen Z protests")
Iran firing fewer missiles, its military capabilities 'diminishing': US
Pentagon says Iran's missile fire has declined as US widens inland strikes; confirms submarine torpedo sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka
 "Iran firing fewer missiles, its military capabilities 'diminishing': US")
Google Gemini accused of coaching user to suicide in new lawsuit
In a statement, a Google spokesperson said that Gemini clarified to Jonathan Gavalas that it was AI and referred him to a crisis hotline many times
 "Google Gemini accused of coaching user to suicide in new lawsuit")
US killed Iranian official in alleged Trump assassination plot: Pentagon
Hegseth did not name the individual but said the operation took place on Tuesday
 "US killed Iranian official in alleged Trump assassination plot: Pentagon")
India cuts urea output after Qatar LNG supplies suspended due to Iran war
There are enough stockpiles to meet demand for the near-term, according to Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, director general of Fertiliser Association of India
 "India cuts urea output after Qatar LNG supplies suspended due to Iran war")
IRGC threatens 'region's complete destruction' as West Asia conflict widens
The statement, broadcast through Iran's state media, marked one of the most direct warnings issued by the organisation since the conflict begun five days ago
 "IRGC threatens 'region's complete destruction' as West Asia conflict widens")
Russia offers to divert oil to India as Hormuz crisis hits supplies
India is vulnerable to supply shocks, with crude stocks covering only about 25 days of demand, while refiners hold similarly limited inventories of gasoil, gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas
 "Russia offers to divert oil to India as Hormuz crisis hits supplies")
US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka, confirms Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a US submarine had hit an Iranian naval ship in the Indian Ocean, the first such attack on an enemy since World War II
 "US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka, confirms Hegseth")
Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens response across region
Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks or perhaps longer, nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran
 "Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens response across region")
How much Trump's military adventure in Iran has cost the US so far
Economists have cautioned that the direct cost of military operations represents only one part of the broader financial impact, with overall cost expected to exceed direct military spending
 "How much Trump's military adventure in Iran has cost the US so far")
Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis
Qatar's LNG halt and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger supply cuts to India, squeezing city gas firms and pushing buyers toward costly spot cargoes
 "Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis")
US strike on Iran 'ahead of game plan' but global markets rattled
As the war headed into the fifth day, global markets reacted to mounting concerns of a prolonged conflict in a region along a major corridor of oil and gas exports
 "US strike on Iran 'ahead of game plan' but global markets rattled")
First bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at University of Montana in US
A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at an American university "reflecting the growing engagement" between India and the northwestern US state of Montana, officials said
 "First bust of Mahatma Gandhi unveiled at University of Montana in US")
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Pakistan amid violent clashes
The move follows violent demonstrations in Pakistan over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which reportedly led to the deaths of dozens of protesters
 "US orders non-emergency staff to leave Pakistan amid violent clashes")
How the ongoing West Asia conflict is choking off world's oil, gas
A prolonged conflict could ripple broadly across the global economy, threatening the energy supplies of countries halfway around the world and stoking inflation
 "How the ongoing West Asia conflict is choking off world's oil, gas")
World will be safe if Iran clerics have 'no access to weapons', says Rubio
Rubio echoed President Trump who described the Islamist Regime as 'crazy people' who would have used a nuclear weapon had they had access to it
 "World will be safe if Iran clerics have 'no access to weapons', says Rubio")
Fifa puts World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 in Mexico
Playoff tickets in Mexico priced at $11-$17; final in New Jersey at $4,185-$8,680
 "Fifa puts World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 in Mexico")
Russia, China block US UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran crisis
The United States, a veto-wielding permanent member, assumed the Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of March
 "Russia, China block US UNSC Presidency's Programme of Work over Iran crisis")
16th wave of Operation True Promise launched against US, Israel: IRGC
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has announced the execution of the 16th wave of Operation True Promise 4 against the US-Israel forces
 "16th wave of Operation True Promise launched against US, Israel: IRGC")