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Elon Musk rips Twitter verdict, claims jury's $4.20 'joke' mocked him
The eight-person panel found Musk liable to Twitter investors for misleading them with two tweets he posted in May 2022 stating concerns about the prevalence of fake accounts on the platform
 "Elon Musk rips Twitter verdict, claims jury's $4.20 'joke' mocked him")
US judge blocks Pentagon from branding Anthropic as supply chain risk
US District Judge Rita Lin on Thursday said she was also blocking President Donald Trump's directive ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic
 "US judge blocks Pentagon from branding Anthropic as supply chain risk")
IDF chief warns Israeli military could 'collapse' due to manpower shortage
The IDF chief made the remarks during a security cabinet meeting, where he flagged serious concerns over the army's preparedness.
 "IDF chief warns Israeli military could 'collapse' due to manpower shortage")
Iran starts to formalise its chokehold on Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime
Iranian communications to the UN maritime authority and the experience of ships transiting the Hormuz suggest the creation of something akin to a 'toll booth'
 "Iran starts to formalise its chokehold on Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime")
Tehran asked for 7 days; I gave 10: Trump on pause of strikes on Iran
Trump said Iran had approached his administration requesting more time as part of the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two sides amid the conflict in West Asia
 "Tehran asked for 7 days; I gave 10: Trump on pause of strikes on Iran")
Energy prices, inflation to ease once Iran war ends: US treasury secy
The Treasury Secretary expressed strong confidence in the resilience of global trade routes, suggesting that shipping traffic will continue to increase on a daily basis, even before Strait is secured
 "Energy prices, inflation to ease once Iran war ends: US treasury secy")
Trump's signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence
The decision, taken by the US Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year
 "Trump's signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence")
'Talks going well': Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes till April 6
US President Donald Trump extended a pause on planned attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days, citing productive negotiations even as tensions in West Asia persist
 "'Talks going well': Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes till April 6")
US Centcom confirms death of IRGC commander Tangsiri in Israeli airstrikes
US Centcom Commander said the elimination of Tangsiri 'makes the region safer' asserting that the IRGC-N under his leadership had harassed merchant vessels and attacked ships
 "US Centcom confirms death of IRGC commander Tangsiri in Israeli airstrikes")
Iran targets Haifa port in drone strike as IRGC expands attacks in region
The aerial operation was carried out in response to what Tehran termed the US-Israeli enemy's claim that Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been significantly degraded
 "Iran targets Haifa port in drone strike as IRGC expands attacks in region")
Seizing Iran's oil supply 'an option', says Trump amid West Asia tensions
However, Trump did not elaborate about it when asked about the possibility amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia
Elon Musk's X loses case alleging advertiser boycott of its platform
The order is the latest rejection of attempts by organisations and politicians to force advertisers and social media platforms to loosen content restrictions
 "Elon Musk's X loses case alleging advertiser boycott of its platform")
Gulf conflict may have global consequences like Covid, says Putin
He said Russia will have to live in the current reality, and for this, it has to be strong and united
 "Gulf conflict may have global consequences like Covid, says Putin")
WTO chief calls for overhaul of global trade rules as world order shifts
Okonjo-Iweala said the body's problems over decision-making needed to be tackled. Its current consensus-based model has been regularly stalled by objections from some countries
 "WTO chief calls for overhaul of global trade rules as world order shifts")
Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was letting 10 oil tankers pass Hormuz
Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House, elaborating on what he had previously described as a "present" from Iran
 "Trump says Iran's 'present' to US was letting 10 oil tankers pass Hormuz")
OECD projects India's GDP to grow at 7.6% in FY26, 6.1% in FY27
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday projected India's GDP to grow at 7.6 per cent in the current fiscal and 6.1 per cent in 2026-27.
 "OECD projects India's GDP to grow at 7.6% in FY26, 6.1% in FY27")
India among 5 nations granted passage via Strait of Hormuz by Iran
Iran allows India, China and others limited Hormuz access, raising stakes for global energy security amid selective blockade in wartime conditions
 "India among 5 nations granted passage via Strait of Hormuz by Iran")
IOC's new policy bars transgender athletes from women's Olympics events
The eligibility policy that will apply from the LA Olympics in July 2028 "protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category," the IOC said
 "IOC's new policy bars transgender athletes from women's Olympics events")
Iran must give up nukes, else we will keep 'blowing them away': Trump
Trump said that discussions between the two sides are ongoing, though Tehran has pushed back against claims that it is eager to strike a deal.
 "Iran must give up nukes, else we will keep 'blowing them away': Trump")
US proposal not enough for success, but talks still possible: Iran official
According to the official, Tehran believes the framework does not meet the basic conditions needed for progress
 "US proposal not enough for success, but talks still possible: Iran official")