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‘Keep your hands off us’: UAE billionaire rebukes Lindsey Graham’s war call. What it reveals about Gulf war calculations

Iran War News: For Gulf states whose economies rely heavily on trade, energy exports and foreign investment, the risks of war can outweigh the perceived benefits of military alignment.

Could water become a target in the Middle East war?

The region has long worried about attacks on oil facilities. Now experts say something even more basic could be at risk. The water systems millions depend on every day.

Tehran warns Iranians abroad supporting US-Israeli strikes: 'Will be met with confiscation of properties'

The warning followed marches organised in several European and American cities by some people of Iranian origin seeking political change in Tehran.

Iran warns of acidic rain in Tehran after oil depot fires

Massive blazes at fuel storage sites following Israeli strikes have filled the skies over Tehran with smoke, raising fears about polluted rainfall and its health impact.

One-ton warheads and bigger barrages: Iran signals a dangerous new missile strategy

Iran has shifted to deploying one-ton warhead missiles and saturation attack tactics targeting regional air defences.

Gold demand surges as Middle East war pushes investors toward safe havens

Rising geopolitical tensions and inflation worries are driving global investors back to gold, swelling the value of the precious metal market.

'Iran awaiting US naval fleet in Strait of Hormuz': IRGC on Trump's claim conflict may end soon

Naeini's remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump vowed that the key waterway would remain open and warned Tehran against attempting to disrupt shipping through it.

One crisis, two chokepoints: Strait Of Hormuz disruption raises a new question. Could Bab el-Mandeb be next?

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, could become a new pressure point in global energy and trade routes if Iran decides to broaden the confrontation.

Amid raging West Asia war, Iran's IRGC issues new threat: 'Not even one litre of oil will be exported if…’

IRGC had earlier pledged to target energy facilities across the region in retaliation, warning that oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel if the United States and Israel "continue this game."

Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion in weapons in just 48 hours of Iran strikes

US spent $5.6 billion worth of weapons in the first 48 hours of strikes on Iran, raising concerns over advanced weapons supplies.

China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US

The export figures released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday were much better than economists had forecast. They far exceeded the 6.6% annual pace of growth recorded in December.

A capitulating market — Is it time to buy the panic?

Middle East conflict delivers a triple shock to India’s economy, testing the resilience of corporate earnings and equity valuations

India condemns airstrikes on Afghanistan, calls them 'flagrant violations' at UN

The remarks come as Pakistani and Afghan forces have carried out multiple strikes against each other in what has become the deadliest fighting between the two neighbours in recent years. Islamabad has described the hostilities as an “open war”.

White House plans executive order to rip Anthropic AI out of federal agencies

White House preparing executive order to remove Anthropic’s Claude AI from federal systems as dispute with the company escalates.

OPINION | Iran conflict showcases the brutal economic logic of drones, reshaping air defence planning globally

'Kamikaze' or one-way attack drones offer a compelling cost-to-effect ratio. The US has embraced this logic in its ongoing operations

'Don't try anything cute': Trump warns Iran against blocking Strait of Hormuz, says war 'pretty much over'

Trump has repeatedly threatened to intensify strikes if Tehran disrupts the strait, a narrow maritime corridor between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula that is considered one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints.

5,000 targets, 50 vessels in 10 days: US details scale of Operation Epic Fury in Iran

US has struck over 5,000 targets and damaged 50 Iranian vessels in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28.

Iran’s IRGC responds to Trump: ‘We will determine the end of war’

‘It is we who will determine the end of the war,’ Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement

Five Iranian women footballers seek asylum in Australia after anthem protest

The Iranian players' silence during the anthem ahead of an Asian Cup tournament match in Australia last week was widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic.

Trump says Putin phone call ‘positive’ as Ukraine and Iran conflicts discussed

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said the two discussed the prolonged fighting in Ukraine. “We were talking about Ukraine, which is just a never-ending fight,” he said, adding that “I think it was a positive call on that subject.”

UAE welcomes US terrorist designation for Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan

The designation, which will be effective in a week, comes after the US in January made the same declaration for several other Brotherhood branches, including in its historic base of Egypt.

US designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'

The move comes just over a week after Iran became the first country added to Washington's new "wrongful detention" blacklist.

Israel says Iran's new supreme leader a 'tyrant' who will continue 'regime's brutality'

In a post on X featuring a picture of Mojtaba Khamenei and his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holding guns, the ministry wrote: "Mojtaba Khamenei. Like Father Like Son".

Iran War News Highlights (March 10): Qatar Airways says to operate 29 flights on Thursday

Modi govt intervenes as cities across India see major LPG cylinder shortage

Geopolitical shocks trigger sharp market corrections followed by strong rebounds

Market reactions to such events over the past three decades have followed a somewhat similar pattern

Trump says Iran war 'going to be ended soon', warns of stronger response if fighting resumes

"It's going to be ended soon, and if it starts up again they'll be hit even harder," Trump said during a news conference in Florida, though he did not provide a specific timeline for when the fighting might stop.

Trump warns Iran of tougher strikes if global oil supply is disrupted: 'Will hit 20 times harder'

Oil markets have been on edge since the outbreak of hostilities, with prices climbing amid concerns that the conflict could affect supplies from the Gulf, a region responsible for a large share of the world’s crude exports.

Trump says some oil sanctions will be lifted as crude surges during Iran war

Oil prices have climbed rapidly since the start of the conflict, intensifying pressure on the White House to contain the economic fallout.

Trump hints end of Iran war in sight, saying operations 'very complete'

Trump told the US broadcaster that the United States was "very far" ahead of his initially stated timeframe for the war of four or five weeks.

Shipping giant MSC halts Gulf export shipments amid Middle East war

Amid escalating tensions, Iran warned security in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be restored while the war continues, raising concerns over global oil supplies and financial markets.

Ships brandish China-links to weave through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has effectively closed the vital waterway since US-Israeli strikes on it began on February 28, and at least 10 vessels have been attacked since

France, allies preparing 'defensive' mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Macron

The European Union on Monday said it was ready to "enhance" its operations to protect maritime traffic in the Middle East

UAE 'will not partake in any attacks' on Iran: Ambassador

The UAE does not seek to be drawn into conflict or escalation, said Jamal Al Musharakh, the UAE's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva

UAE envoy says ‘one phone call’ from PM Modi could end Iran-Israel conflict

In an interview with NDTV, Hussain Hassan Mirza, the first UAE Ambassador to India, said that Abu Dhabi has no intention of allowing its territory to be used by either side in the conflict.

Pakistan’s economic lifeline at risk: Why border conflict with Afghanistan could derail IMF bailout

Recent days have seen retaliatory air strikes, drone attacks and artillery exchanges between the two neighbours. The violence has reportedly killed dozens and shows little sign of easing even after more than a week of clashes.

OpenAI buying AI security startup Promptfoo to safeguard AI agents

OpenAI and its rivals are racing to develop more advanced AI agents that can field complex tasks on a user’s behalf, with limited need for human intervention

Pakistan shuts schools and universities, introduces four-day workweek amid fuel shortage fears

Iran War News: Pakistan, which depends heavily on imported fuel, is particularly vulnerable to disruptions in supply routes and rising crude prices.

Trump's Gaza plan on hold as Iran war pauses disarmament talks: Report

The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump's flagship Middle East peace initiative, which he has cast as a major foreign policy objective

Tehran threatens to confiscate property of Iranians abroad who back attacks on Iran

Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father

What Is White Phosphorus? The Weapon Israel Is Accused Of Using

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of using white phosphorus during an attack on a village in southern Lebanon. The rights group says it analysed images showing artillery shells dispersing the substance over residential buildings in Yohmor village.

Trump bought Netflix and Warner Bros bonds at height of bidding war with Paramount

Trump bought more than $500,000 of Netflix's bonds in two transactions on December 12 and December 16 and another more than $600,000 across two more trades on January 2 and 20

Putin threatens to cut energy supplies if EU tightens sanctions: 'Without waiting for door to be shut'

Speaking about the proposed measures, Putin said Moscow may consider halting energy exports to the European market if restrictions are imposed.

Trump says Australia will grant asylum to Iran women footballers

The gesture ahead of the team's Asian Cup match against South Korea last week was seen by many as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic just two days after the United States and Israel attacked it.

Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile

Without providing evidence, Trump said last month that Tehran was beginning to rebuild the nuclear program that he claimed had been “obliterated” by US strikes in June last year.

Trump reviews options to curb crude oil prices as Israel-Iran war roils markets

Global crude oil prices have hit levels not seen since mid-2022, briefly touching $119 a barrel, with gasoline and other fuel costs surging as a result since the U.S. and Israeli strikes began on February 28.

PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders after Nepal election victory

The Prime Minister said he congratulated Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their electoral victories and the party’s success.

Anthropic sues to block Pentagon blacklisting over AI use restrictions

Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights

Prediction markets say Democrats have 85% chance of winning House, 47% odds in Senate

The rise in these projections has coincided with growing geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

US intercepts Iranian signal that may activate sleeper cells abroad: Report

Officials say the intercepted signal was encoded and appeared to be directed at “clandestine recipients” who possess the necessary encryption key.

Rubio says Iran trying to ‘hold the world hostage’, US ‘well on way’ to war goals

"They are attacking neighbouring countries, their energy infrastructure, their civilian population," he said.