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Iran War News Live: UAE shuts airspace; blasts rock Tehran; US troop injuries cross 200

Tensions are also intensifying in Lebanon, where Israel has widened what it describes as limited ground operations.

Trump says he may have the ‘honor’ of ‘taking Cuba’ as US-Iran war continues

Trump said he believes he will have the ‘honor’ of ‘taking Cuba’ as the island faces a total blackout and economic crisis.

Cuba’s national electric grid collapses, leaving around 10 million people without power

Cuba’s national power grid collapsed on Monday, plunging about 10 million residents into darkness as the island grapples with fuel shortages exacerbated by a US‑imposed oil blockade and aging infrastructure.

Trump may postpone China trip ‘by a month or so’ amid Iran conflict: ‘I want to be here’

US President Donald Trump said he has asked China to delay his planned Beijing visit “by a month or so” as he wants to remain in Washington during the ongoing Iran war.

Taliban claims 400 killed, 250 injured in alleged Pakistani airstrike on Kabul hospital

Afghanistan says a Pakistani airstrike struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing more than 250 people, while Islamabad denies targeting civilians and says the strikes hit militant infrastructure.

Mojtaba Khamenei survived deadly strike by seconds, leaked audio reveals he stepped into garden

Leaked audio claims Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived a US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father after stepping outside into the garden moments before the missiles struck.

Trump criticizes Western partners after allies refuse to protect Strait of Hormuz

Several U.S. allies have refused President Trump’s call to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Pakistani airstrike hits Kabul hospital, Pakistan says it targeted militant sites

A Pakistani airstrike struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, causing casualties, while Pakistan maintained it targeted Taliban and militant facilities, escalating tensions between the neighboring countries.

US envoy and Iranian foreign minister reactivate direct channel amid war tensions: Sources

A direct communications line between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated, raising hopes for dialogue despite ongoing Gulf conflict.

Fire erupts at Baghdad hotel after drone targets US embassy, no casualties reported | Video

A drone strike on a Baghdad hotel targeting the US embassy caused a fire, but no injuries were reported.

Fire erupts at Abu Dhabi’s Shah oil field after drone attack, no injuries reported

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are tackling a fire at the Shah oil and gas field caused by a drone attack, with no injuries reported so far.

Mohsen Rezaei named Iran's new military adviser; once said Pakistan would ‘nuke Israel’

Iran names Mohsen Rezaei as senior military adviser under Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline former IRGC commander known for his confrontational stance toward the US and Israel.

Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader 'dead or not,' US unsure whom to negotiate with

President Donald Trump says the United States does not know whether Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “dead or not,” underscoring confusion in Washington over who it could negotiate with amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture: Report

Both OpenAI and Anthropic are aggressively courting private equity firms because they control enterprise companies and influence how businesses budget for software and AI

Nvidia CEO set to reveal new chips and software at AI megaconference GTC

Nvidia, the world's most valuable listed company, is likely to detail a next-generation AI chip called Feynman, named after American physicist Richard Feynman

Bombs, ballots and backroom deals: Iran’s 'Game of Thrones' moment that crowned Mojtaba Khamenei | Explained

Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation followed an intense power struggle inside Iran’s clerical and military establishment, unfolding amid a war with the United States and Israel.

Rich Palm Beach residents seethe as Trump diverts flights over their homes

Four decades on, Trump finally has the relief he wanted

Shivalik docks at Gujarat’s Mundra port: Can it ease India’s LPG shortage and how big the vessel is

India boosts energy security as LPG carrier Shivalik docks at Mundra with 46,000 tonnes of cooking gas while Navy escorts and diplomatic talks aim to keep the Strait of Hormuz route open.

US is letting Iran continue to ship its oil, says Bessent

Scott Bessent says the United States is allowing Iran to continue exporting oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite the war, as global crude prices surge above $100.

‘Which side are you on?’ Iran’s Ali Larijani challenges Muslim countries over war stance

Ali Larijani criticises Muslim nations for failing to support Iran during the US-Israeli war, as tensions escalate across the Gulf and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.

IndiGo says Dubai airport suspends landing permissions for DXB flights amid regional situation

The carrier said it is closely tracking the developments and urged passengers scheduled to travel on Dubai routes to verify the status of their flights before heading to the airport.

BofA agrees to settle claims it aided Epstein sex crimes

The tentative agreement was noted Monday in the court docket in the case. Terms of the deal were not immediately available

Iran war spurs a surge in stock sales from US shale companies

With West Texas Intermediate crude prices at times topping $100 a barrel, investors have poured cash into shares of energy producers

Iran-US War Update: “No War” Starmer Rejects Iran Conflict, Announces £53M Support Plan

Keir Starmer has ruled out Britain joining a wider conflict with Iran, stating that the UK will not be drawn into war despite rising tensions.

Trump says 7,000 US strikes have 'literally obliterated' Iran, calls on allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Trump said US forces had struck more than 7,000 military and commercial targets inside Iran. The president also claimed that Iran’s ability to retaliate had been drastically reduced.

IEA says more emergency oil stocks available as war drags on

The International Energy Agency says it can release more oil reserves if needed after the Iran war disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed global crude prices sharply higher.

Meta shares jump after report on plans for layoffs of 20% or more

If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be the biggest since a late 2022 and early 2023 restructuring it dubbed the 'year of efficiency', which eliminated around 21,000 jobs

US, China mull ‘board of trade’ to manage bilateral economy ties

The United States and China are considering a new trade mechanism ahead of a possible summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to manage tariffs, trade flows and broader economic ties.

Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as airstrikes pound Iran

The US-Israeli war on Iran is now entering its third week with no clear end in sight, largely shutting the Strait of Hormuz

Dollar heads for worst day in over a month as oil prices decline

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell on Monday from its highest level of the year, trading 0.6% lower for its biggest drop since Feb. 9

Sri Lanka announces four-day workweek, Wednesday public holiday as West Asia war raises fuel supply fears

The decision comes amid fears that escalating hostilities in the region could affect global fuel supplies and lead to shortages in import-dependent economies such as Sri Lanka.

Can Red Sea replace Strait of Hormuz in oil trade? 5 reasons why Saudi’s ‘back door’ cannot match ‘front door’

As shipments through the Strait of Hormuz face disruptions, several oil tankers have reportedly been redirected toward Yanbu to maintain global supply.

US plans navy escorts for tankers in Strait of Hormuz: Why the plan is risky and could trigger a bigger crisis

Strait of Hormuz Disruption: The proposal comes as global shipping traffic through the strait has sharply declined amid the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

‘They have realised a prolonged war’: Why US faces challenges and seeks allies in Strait of Hormuz | Iran-Israel conflict

Former ambassador Anil Trigunayat says the US miscalculated the Iran war and now seeks international help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict drags on and energy risks grow.

US stocks join bonds higher as oil declines to $95

While traffic through Hormuz remains at a near-standstill amid the Iran war, US crude fell to around $95 as a trickle of vessels started to find a way through the oil route

Profiles of China's top nuclear and missile experts disappear from official website: Is Xi Jinping’s purge expanding?

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the profiles of Zhao Xiangeng, Wu Manqing and Wei Yiyin vanished from the website of the Chinese Academy of Engineering on Saturday.

Grok says Netanyahu’s coffee shop video is ‘AI-generated’, fuels 'death' rumours as Israeli PM shares another clip

Grok claimed that the coffee shop video had characteristics typically associated with AI-generated content, which quickly fuelled speculation online.

Why Europe is hesitating over Donald Trump’s call to secure the Strait of Hormuz

European governments are demanding clarity from Donald Trump on the Iran war before committing warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, citing strategic uncertainty and concerns over escalation.

Missiles over Dubai, fires in Fujairah: Why Iran is attacking UAE and how Kharg Island strikes triggered the escalation

The tensions escalated after Iranian strikes targeted the UAE’s Fujairah port twice within three days. The attacks followed US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s most important oil export hub.

Amid death rumours, Netanyahu appears with public in second video in two days | Watch

Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier posted a short video on Sunday addressing the rumours circulating on social media that he was dead.

Pakistan oil tanker transits Hormuz after hugging Iran coast

The Karachi, controlled by Pakistan’s National Shipping Corp., made the perilous journey over the course of Sunday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Saudi Crown Prince asked Trump to ‘continue hitting the Iranians hard’ as war enters third week

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly been in frequent contact with US President Donald Trump and has encouraged him to continue military strikes against Iran.

US brings back Green Card lottery with tougher rules: Why Indians still won't benefit | Explained

US Green Card Lottery System: Despite tougher rules, the development will not have any direct impact on Indian applicants, who are already excluded from the programme.

'Not NATO’s war': Germany rejects Donald Trump’s call for alliance role in Iran conflict

Germany said the Iran war triggered by US-Israeli strikes is “not NATO’s war”, rejecting military involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump pressures allies to secure the oil route.

They have learned a good lesson: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi on US, Israel

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said about 700 missiles and 3,600 drones had been fired at US and Israeli targets so far.

Trump weighs sending troops to capture Kharg Island: Why the ‘crown jewel of Iran’ is now a key war target

Iran War News: While Kharg Island may be an attractive target from a strategic perspective, analysts warn that seizing it would be extremely risky.

From oil windfalls to Ukraine relief: 5 ways Iran war is helping Putin while the world looks elsewhere

At a time when the Kremlin is still fighting its war in Ukraine and dealing with Western sanctions, the turmoil in West Asia has unexpectedly strengthened Moscow’s position.

UAE arrests 19 Indians over war videos: Why social media posts landed them in trouble

Officials say the arrests followed an investigation into online content that authorities believe could spread panic, mislead the public and harm national security during a sensitive period of regional tensions.

Could Iran war delay Trump’s China trip? Here’s what’s behind the uncertainty

Donald Trump signalled he may delay his China visit, pressing Beijing to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz as rising oil prices and the Iran conflict reshape global diplomacy.