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Strikes on Gulf energy infra spark fears of prolonged global impact
This new phase of the war began Wednesday, when Iran carried out a retaliatory missile strike on Ras Laffan, Qatar's vast energy complex
 "Strikes on Gulf energy infra spark fears of prolonged global impact")
Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case
In December, New York City announced that Starbucks would pay $38.9 million to settle claims it violated the city's scheduling law
 "Taco Bell, Dunkin franchisee to pay $1.5 million in NYC scheduling case")
Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips
Global markets staged a sharp recovery after Trump's comments, with Europe's STOXX 600 and precious metals edging up while oil prices fell, signaling improving risk appetite
 "Wall Street jumps after Trump delays Iran strikes; oil falls, dollar dips")
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt DOGE probe, block records access
The justices intervened in the same case last year in favor of the administration, halting CREW's fact-finding push
 "Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt DOGE probe, block records access")
US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran
Citing progress in talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said he has directed a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
 "US halts strikes on Iran's power plants; retreated after warning, says Iran")
US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump
Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner talked to the Iranians on Sunday and that discussions would continue on Monday
 "US, Iran have major points of agreement, deal possible soon: Trump")
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company
He also runs Leo, a venture capital fund he founded in 2009 that focuses primarily on investments in technology companies
 "OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43, says company")
Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move
Since Trump's claim of "productive" talks, global markets and geopolitical signals have shifted sharply
 "Oil prices drop, dollar weakens: Top 5 developments after Trump's big move")
Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported
According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremor was recorded at 1:14 pm. The epicentre of the quake was located near the Rayal area of Bajhang
 "Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits Nepal's Bajhang, no damages reported")
Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout
Oman mediated nuclear talks between the United States and Iran before Washington and Israel launched strikes on Tehran on February 28
 "Oman working to secure Hormuz, warns war may deepen economic fallout")
Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants
Prices gradually pared some losses after the steep initial slide after Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that no talks were under way between the US and Iran
 "Oil plunges after Trump postpones strikes on Iranian power plants")
Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka
Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, has allowed very few ships to cross it since the conflict started on February 28
 "Strait of Hormuz open to friendly nations: Iran's envoy to Sri Lanka")
Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz
Crude prices are rising amid the Iran-US-Israel war, but oil's role extends far beyond fuel, shaping plastics, fertilisers, electronics and everyday essentials across modern life
 "Beyond fuel: How your daily life depends on oil flowing through Hormuz")
Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha
PM Modi flags risks to energy supply, trade routes and Indian diaspora as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over oil, LPG imports and global economic stability
 "Iran war poses unprecedented challenges for India, PM Modi tells Lok Sabha")
Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why
Low Earth orbit is seeing a surge in investments as companies like SpaceX, Nvidia and Amazon expand satellite networks, driving new business opportunities
 "Low Earth orbit is drawing SpaceX, Nvidia in investment race: Here's why")
Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war
The Himalayan nation is looking to nearly double its contribution to India's grid to 1.1 gigawatts this summer, when high temperatures are expected to drive record demand
 "Nepal seeks fourfold increase in hydropower supplies to India amid Iran war")
New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics
The aircraft hit a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ground vehicle and the airport was closed to incoming flights from across the US and Canada
 "New York airport closes as Air Canada plane hits fire truck; see pics")
Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo
Gregoire beat out prominent conservative contender Rachida Dati, who acknowledged her defeat after partial results were made public
 "Emmanuel Gregoire becomes Paris' new mayor, succeeds Anne Hidalgo")
Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks
The threat by Tehran puts at risk both electrical supplies and water in the Gulf Arab states
 "Iran threatens to hit Gulf power plants as Israel launches new attacks")
Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand
Acquisitions of fast-growing firms and AI-focused assets will account for roughly $5 billion in spending this year, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said
 "Accenture beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong AI demand")