Shiite Muslims hold a portrait of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Baghdad, Iraq, 13 March

World

Iran says uranium enrichment right ‘necessary’ for ceasefire talks with US

IUCN officials said the findings should prompt urgent global action

Environment

Emperor penguin, Antarctic fur seal now officially endangered: IUCN Red List

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem

World

Hezbollah chief’s aide killed in Beirut strike; militants retaliate with rockets at Israel

Young people from Hong Kong and volunteers pose for a group photo at Chengdu East Railway Station.

World

Youth unemployment rises in China, casting doubt on ‘economic miracle’

Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar

World

Pakistan not a ‘credible player’ in Iran-US talks: Israel envoy to India

Policeman guards a checkpoint in Islamabad.

World

Pakistan faces rising food, fuel, and transport costs amid LPG, gas shortages

Walt Disney World Resort.

World

Disney plans up to 1,000 job cuts; Oracle, HSBC also eye workforce reductions

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World

Oil prices surge as Hormuz tensions persist despite US–Iran ceasefire

Dubai airport screenshot.

World

AERA cuts airport charges by 25% for domestic flights for 3 months

People march in protest against the US-Israeli war with Iran and conflict in Lebanon.

World

IMF, World Bank, WFP warn Iran war may drive up global food prices

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World

Beirut bombed, Iran attacked, UAE, Saudi hit as West Asia peace remains most fragile

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World

A pause or a lull before the storm?

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump

World

Israel backs US 2-week ceasefire with Iran; says Lebanon not part of deal