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Gulf war widens as Iran nears decision on new leader, oil supply woes deepen

Israel struck major fuel depots in Tehran and threatened its power grid, and the Islamic Republic hit a desalination plant in Bahrain.

‘Working with UK, handover soon’: Mauritian foreign minister on Chagos, islands housing Diego Garcia

In interview with ThePrint, Dhananjay Ramful says 2025 Chagos deal with UK, criticised now by Trump, awaits ratification. He calls for solutions on maritime security amid West Asia conflict.

In Nepal, RSP & Balen’s win brings the dawn of a new era. The sun sets on Maoists, old guard’s reign

Founded by Rabi Lamichhane in 2022, Rastriya Swatantra Party is the next big thing on Nepal’s political horizon, likely to secure two-thirds majority in this year’s national election.

Iran conflict LIVE UPDATES: Jaishankar to speak on West Asia conflict in Lok Sabha Monday

West Asia conflict rages on as US and Israel continue their military operation against Iran, and Iran retaliates. Stay tuned for live updates with ThePrint.

Pakistani national convicted in US of plotting to kill Trump, Biden at behest of Iran

Asif Merchant, 48, convicted by a court in New York Friday of charges relating to terrorism and a murder-for-hire plot, while working on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran president says Tehran has no intention of hitting neighbours

The country’s military has been instructed ‘not to attack or launch missiles at neighboring countries unless attacked from there’, though no ease in strikes has yet been seen.

Iran could be a ‘forever war’ if the Kurds join the fight

The US has turned to the Kurds whenever it has needed allies on ground— in Iraq, in Syria, & now perhaps in Iran. Rarely has it worked out well, either for them or the region.

After MILAN, Sri Lanka invited IRIS Dena but turned it away as US-Iran tensions escalated, says report

Delay in providing port access to frigate left it floating on open waters for 11 hours, making it vulnerable to US strikes, Jaffna Monitor reports. Ship was sunk by US submarine.

Iran conflict LIVE UPDATES: US ‘did the world a favour’ by launching war on Iran, says Trump

West Asia conflict rages on as US and Israel continue their military operation against Iran, and Iran retaliates. Stay tuned for live updates with ThePrint.

F1 owner loses over $2 billion as Iran war clouds Middle East races

Investors sold shares of owner Liberty Formula One Group, causing the stock price to fall about 7%, which reduced its market capitalisation by about $1.9 billion.

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Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.