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PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, hopes for peace in West Asia

PM Modi also discussed the West Asia's security situation and its wider implications with the Iranian President

Attacks on Iran will 'increase significantly' next week: Israeli Minister

Katz spoke on Saturday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he was considering "winding down" military operations in the Mideast

Iran warns US against ground attack, says 'great surprise' awaits Trump

This comes as CBS news reported that the Trump administration has been strategising ways and options to extract Iran's nuclear material

Raymond Group chairman injured, 2 Indians missing in Maldives boat accident

There were seven people on board at the time of the incident near Vaavu atoll early Friday morning

Ready to tackle fuel surge, Iran tensions, says United Airlines CEO

In an internal communication, Scott Kirby outlined the strategy to manage rising costs while sustaining long-term growth and investment plans

If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here's what to know

Missile and drone strikes have affected major airports, key routes through the West Asia have been shut down and the cost of jet fuel has shot up

Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian, military wings, kills 12 in Lebanon

Since the latest war began, Israel's military has not only been targeting the group's military assets but also its civilian institutions in an apparent attempt to weaken the Iran-backed group

Iran fires two missiles at Diego Garcia, signalling extended strike range

As per WSJ, one missile failed during flight, while a US warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the second missile

At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials

Videos and photos from the scene showed thick grey smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building

IRGC strikes US bases across West Asia in 70th wave of counterattacks

The Corps said the strikes were carried out using Qiam and Emad missile systems alongside attack drones, describing this stage of the reprisal as part of a broader strategy of "gradual attrition"

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for generators

The standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Colombian president Gustavo Petro named 'priority target' in US drug probe

The 'priority target' label is reserved for suspects DEA deems to have a 'significant impact' on the drug trade

US tax refunds rise 11% but still fall short of Trump's $1,000 promise

Refunds averaged $3,623 through March 13, 11 per cent higher than the same point last year, according to data the IRS released Friday

US considering 'winding down' military campaign against Iran, says Trump

Trump's comments came shortly after he ruled out a ceasefire and kept the door open to deploying ground troops, highlighting how he continues to send wildly divergent signals about his objectives

Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz after talks

Japan relies heavily on West Asia for its oil-imports needs; the war in Iran prompted the Asian nation to release oil from its reserves this month

US, Israeli war airstrikes cripple Iranian rocket, satellite programmes

The Americans and Israelis have targeted infrastructure for satellites and rockets, part of an effort to destroy technology that could be used for weapons programs

Federal judge rejects Trump admin's restrictions on Pentagon reporters

The court ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought by the New York Times, which accused the administration of free speech violations

US attack on alleged drug-smuggling boat leaves 2 dead in eastern Pacific

The latest attack brings the number of people who've been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 159

US allows sale of stranded Iranian oil until April 19 to bring down prices

US Treasury Secretary said the waiver could release about 140 mn barrels into markets amid Hormuz disruptions, as rising fuel costs intensify inflation worries and political pressure on Trump admin

Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran war citing neutrality policy

The move comes as war involving Iran approaches three-week mark, intensifying the humanitarian crisis and pushing global energy prices higher