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Asian stocks slide as Iran war fears keep oil near $100 and rattle global markets

A gauge of Asian shares dropped 0.6% after the S&P 500 slid 1.5% to its lowest since November.

Iran-linked groups claim downing of US military aircraft in Iraq, CENTCOM says 'not due to hostile fire'

The Unites States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the loss of the aircraft on X. However, it denied any incident of hostile fire

Trump misjudged Iran conflict, believed it could be another Venezuela: Ex-NSA John Bolton

Bolton’s remarks comes amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia following joint US-Israel military operations on Iran that resulted in the killing of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Investors hunt for hedges as war shatters decades-old strategies

Government bonds, which typically rise during periods of market stress to cushion equity losses, are now moving in the same direction with stocks as oil markets are going through unprecedented turmoil.

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down in face of investor concerns over AI

Narayen oversaw a period of huge growth at the company.

Saudi forces down '12 drones in its airspace' after Iran vows to target oil resources

Iran has unleashed waves of drone and missile strikes against neighbouring states hosting US military assets, including Saudi Arabia, whose defence ministry said Friday that its forces had intercepted a total of 28 drones.

US allows limited sale of Russian oil at sea as Middle East war pushes crude prices higher

Benchmark crude prices have surged roughly 40 to 50 percent since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, with regional instability threatening the movement of oil and gas through critical shipping routes.

ISIS-linked gunman kills one, injures two in shooting at Old Dominion University; FBI probes 'terrorism'

The shooting occured in a building on the campus in the city of Norfolk, Virginia, south of the US capital Washington.

FBI to probe vehicle attack on Michigan synagogue as 'targeted violence against Jewish community'

US President Donald Trump described the incident as a "terrible thing," saying at the White House: "It's absolutely incredible that things like that happen."

Trump says Iran war moving 'very rapidly' as Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge, Hormuz chokehold

Trump has given mixed signals in recent days about the progress of the war, saying in recent days that "we won" against Iran and that it could end "very soon", but also insisting of the need to fight on.

Why Calcutta High Court judges wear colonial British-style robes and wigs

R N Ravi’s swearing-in as West Bengal governor brings attention to the colonial-era robes and wigs still worn by Calcutta High Court judges during ceremonial occasions.

India’s mcap drops $533 billion in 2026 so far, steepest fall in 15 years

Interestingly, the erosion in market value of India is larger than the entire mcap of countries such as Mexico, Malaysia, South Africa, Norway, Finland, Vietnam and Poland. It is also nearly double the mcap of countries including Chile, Austria, the Philippines, Qatar and Kuwait.

US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during Middle East war, CENTCOM says no hostile fire

The KC-135 is at least the fourth US military aircraft lost during the war in the Middle East, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait.

Iran threatens to set region’s oil and gas 'on fire' if its oil facilities, ports attacked

The warning came amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil shipments normally pass.

Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah, to enable Iranians to topple regime

During the briefing, the Israeli leader also directed strong warnings toward Lebanon, urging its government to take action against Hezbollah, which has joined Iran in launching missile strikes against Israel.

Mojtaba Khamenei in coma? The Sun report claims Iran's new supreme leader lost leg in airstrikes

Mojtaba Khamenei's first public statement was broadcast on Iranian state television and read aloud by a news anchor rather than delivered directly by the leader himself.

Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei’s first message as Iran’s new supreme leader

Khamenei's father Ali Khamenei, supreme leader since 1989, was killed on February 28 at the start of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic in an air strike that also claimed the lives of other top security officials and family members.

Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the key route for global oil supply

At the narrowest point of Strait of Hormuz, its shipping lanes fall entirely within Iranian and Omani territorial waters — giving Iran a legal basis to assert control.

PM Modi speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian on West Asia crisis: 'Deep concern over escalation, loss of civilian lives'

The Prime Minister said that India’s key priorities remain the security of its citizens and uninterrupted movement of goods and energy supplies.

Active shooter killed after gunfire at Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan's West Bloomfield

CNN cited a law enforcement source as saying the suspect involved in the synagogue attack had died.

Lebanon summons Iranian envoy after Revolutionary Guards claim joint Hezbollah attack on Israel

The Revolutionary Guards announced late at night that they had carried out a "joint and integrated operation" with ally Hezbollah to fire missiles and drones at Israel from both Iran and Lebanon.

Israel army says Hezbollah fired 200 rockets overnight in 'biggest barrage' of war

The Israeli military has been battling Tehran-backed Hezbollah since the group began firing rockets into Israel on the second day of joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Iran’s security chief Larijani slams Trump: 'War cannot be won with tweets, will make US admit its mistake'

In a post on X, Larijani responded directly to comments by US President Donald Trump about securing a rapid victory in the ongoing conflict.

Oil surges above $100 as Iran orders Strait of Hormuz closed, markets react

Oil prices surged above $100 and global markets fell after Iran’s new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed, while Trump emphasised defeating Iran’s “evil empire” over energy concerns.

Iran wants to ensure war is not 'imposed' again, says deputy foreign minister Takht-Ravanchi

"We want to see that war is not going to be imposed again on Iran," said Takht-Ravanchi in an interview with AFP in Tehran.

US says it has hit 6,000 targets in Iran war as Tehran moves to close Strait of Hormuz

Among the targets hit were more than 90 Iranian vessels -- around 60 ships and 30 minelayers -- US Central Command, which is responsible for American forces in the region, said.

Khamenei wife 'alive'; earlier death reports incorrect: Iranian media

Iran’s state media clarified that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive, correcting earlier reports claiming she died from injuries during the US-Israeli airstrike.

Iran war disrupts energy supplies: What is Jones Act and why Trump may waive it now | Explained

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is evaluating the move as part of efforts to ensure essential supplies continue to reach domestic markets.

Amid war with Iran, 'suspicious package' at Reagan Airport in US causes panic spiral; concourse evacuated

Emergency personnel later examined the item and cleared it. The Arlington County Fire Department completed the check at about 10:20 am, after which airport authorities said operations were gradually returning to normal.

Did Israel launch airstrikes on Iran without a realistic plan for regime change?

Israeli officials admit there was no concrete plan for regime change in Iran, with hopes for uprising based on “wishful thinking”; Iranian government remains intact despite airstrikes and Khamenei’s death.

India in talks with Iran over safe passage of 20 oil tankers through Hormuz

Traffic through Hormuz has dropped dramatically, but ships do occasionally manage to transit, including tankers bound for India, according to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst at Kpler.

Iran-Israel conflict: Trump says Iran should skip World Cup over player safety amid Middle East conflict

Donald Trump said Iran’s national soccer team “is welcome to The World Cup, but… I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”

'Will hunt down US servicemen': Iran warns Trump after threat to knock out country's electricity

US President Donald Trump had said US forces could knock out Iran's electricity supply "within one hour" -- leaving the country with reconstruction that could take a generation.

Indian-origin brothers face combined 835-year jail term in US: How the $30 million medicaid and visa scam unfolded

The case has drawn significant attention because the brothers had previously posted photographs with FBI Director Kash Patel on social media.

US puts $11.3 billion price tag on the first week of Iran war

The actual cost is likely much higher because the number doesn’t include the expense of operating ships and maintaining personnel deployed in the region.

24,000 posts and over 300 million views: What’s driving the rise of anti-India hate on US social media | Explained

A new study has found that thousands of posts accusing Indians of “stealing” American jobs and demanding that they “go back home” circulated online last year, gaining hundreds of millions of views.

Which airlines have increased ticket prices after additional fuel surcharges amid global oil volatility?

Airlines are adjusting their flight operations as security concerns in the Middle East force many carriers to avoid certain air corridors.

Will continue to target US bases, Hormuz will remain shut: Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in his first message

Khamenei said Iran’s actions were directed only at military installations involved in strikes against the country and not against regional nations themselves.

Trump says US makes a 'lot of profit' from rising oil prices, vows to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons

Trump linked the ongoing tensions with Iran to global energy markets while reiterating his long-standing position against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

US 'not ready’ to escort oil tankers through Hormuz amid Iran war: Energy Secretary Chris Wright

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the military is “not ready” to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as assets focus on Iran strikes, while global oil markets face severe supply disruption.

From oil shock to Tehran’s retaliation: Five reasons Trump's Iran war didn't go as planned | Explained

US-Iran War News: What began as a limited military operation aimed at deterrence has evolved into a broader regional confrontation with economic consequences and uncertain political outcomes.

From quick victory to uncertain endgame: Is Trump now looking for a way out of Iran war?

What initially appeared to be a swift military campaign has evolved into a complicated regional confrontation with rising geopolitical risks, economic costs and uncertain outcomes.

Israel targets 'Taleghan' nuclear facility in Iran, claims strike on weapons development site

Israel says it struck Iran’s Taleghan nuclear site near Tehran using precise intelligence, alleging it was used to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran denies pursuing atomic arms despite Western accusations.

$350,000 to fly out of war zone: The luxury escape the wealthy are taking from Middle East

Wealthy residents, corporate executives and tourists are increasingly chartering private jets to exit the region quickly, even as many other travellers remain stranded waiting for commercial flights to resume.

Petrol at PKR 321, schools shut, salary cuts: How Iran war is hitting Pakistan hard while India holds the line

While Pakistan struggles to manage rising energy costs and public panic, India has remained relatively insulated from the immediate price shock thanks to stronger energy management and a more diversified supply strategy.

'Persian Gulf will run with blood if Iran's islands are invaded': Iran's Parliament speaker issues stark warning amid intensifying Iran-US war

Iran currently controls three islands that it seized from the United Arab Emirates before the country’s formation in 1971.

India slams Pakistan’s claims on Afghan attacks: 'No amount of storytelling can alter reality'

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict: The remarks came after Pakistani leaders alleged that India was backing Afghan elements involved in attacks on Pakistani territory.

Experts see US’s Section 301 probe as a bid to gain upper hand in trade deal talks

Section 301 empowers the USTR to examine whether foreign industrial policies, such as subsidies, state-owned enterprise activity, or overcapacity are unreasonable or discriminatory.

Iran’s deadliest move yet? How mining Strait of Hormuz could escalate the war and why it's alarming the world

Iran War and Hormuz Disruption News: The move has heightened fears that the conflict could disrupt global oil flows on a massive scale and push energy markets into deeper turmoil.

Elon Musk unveils Macrohard AI project aimed at automating large parts of the workforce

The proposed system combines artificial intelligence software with robotic platforms, raising fresh debate about the future of jobs.