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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.

Alliance only on paper? Saudi Arabia upset with Pakistan’s absence in war, defence pact faces reality check

Instead of joining the fight, Pakistan has chosen a cautious, carefully calibrated response, attempting to balance its ties with both Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Iran.

Iran keeps fighting despite leadership losses: Why ending war with Tehran may be harder than it looks

Iran War News: Because multiple regional commanders control their own operations, a political decision to de-escalate may not immediately translate into a ceasefire across the battlefield.

Iran conflict could shrink Qatar, Kuwait economies by up to 14%: Goldman Sachs

Such a decline would represent the deepest economic slump for both countries since the early 1990s, when Iraq's invasion of Kuwait triggered the Gulf War and disrupted global energy markets

‘Not a simple task’: UK's Starmer on reopening Strait of Hormuz, refuses warship deployment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected Donald Trump’s request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as several US allies remain cautious about joining a naval coalition amid rising Iran tensions.

‘Ready to stop hostilities if...’: Israel spells out one condition to end war

Israel says it is ready to stop hostilities even as Tehran rejects ceasefire calls and fighting spreads across the region.

Attack on Iran after Modi's visit: Israeli envoy reveals what happened after PM's departure

Azar said the regional situation was already volatile before Modi’s visit on February 25–26, but Israel acted when what he described as an “operational opportunity” emerged after the Prime Minister’s departure.

Alive, injured or missing? Is Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at Putin’s residence in Russia? What we know so far

Iran War News: Several reports have suggested that Mojataba Khamenei is seriously wounded, possibly in a coma, although none of the claims have been officially confirmed.

Trump knew Iran could block Strait of Hormuz: Why he still went to war and the choices he faces now | Explained

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned Trump in several briefings that Iran could deploy mines, drones and missiles to disrupt shipping through the strait.

Pakistani tanker Karachi navigates Strait of Hormuz in first crude shipment since Gulf conflict

India has also safely moved key LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, with the Shivalik carrying 40,000 tonnes of LPG set to dock at Mundra Port and Nanda Devi also reaching open waters.

Why Pakistan PM Sharif fears this one request from Saudi Arabia: 'Islamabad never imagined ...'

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged “full solidarity and support” for Saudi Arabia following a visit to the Middle Eastern kingdom last week.

EU to discuss extending naval mission to Strait of Hormuz

The Iran war has virtually halted activity in the key waterway, through which a fifth of the world's crude supplies and a substantial amount of gas normally run -- sending oil prices soaring.

Netanyahu Responds To Fake Rumours, Shows He Is Alive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on March 15 showing himself at a cafe on the outskirts of Jerusalem, joking about false online rumors claiming he was dead. The rumors, spread widely on Iranian state TV and social media, prompted Netanyahu’s aide to ask about them in the clip, to which Netanyahu responded with a Hebrew pun while reaching for coffee. Reuters verified the cafe’s location and the recording date using file imagery and corroborating photos and videos from the cafe. No earlier versions of the video were found online. Netanyahu has visited several sites targeted by Iranian missile strikes, but media access has been limited, with footage released only by his office. Rarely giving interviews, he held a video press conference on March 12, similar to a format used during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran. Emergency restrictions since February 28 have closed schools and limited public gatherings across the country.

Trump wants to seize Iran’s nuclear stockpile: Why it won’t be easy and what the operation could look like

Retrieving hundreds of kilograms of uranium from fortified nuclear facilities would require coordination between multiple units and extensive security measures.

Israel says it destroyed plane used by Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei

The said aircraft was at one of the hangars of Mehrabad, which is one of Tehran's oldest airports