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Marine premiums seen staying high despite Iran's Hormuz passage assurance
Insurance brokers say war-risk premiums will remain elevated as uncertainty persists in West Asia despite Iran allowing passage for non-hostile vessels through Hormuz
 "Marine premiums seen staying high despite Iran's Hormuz passage assurance")
Iran conflict shows limits of BRICS as India faces pressure to pick sides
New Delhi has strong economic ties with the UAE and other Gulf nations, where almost 10 million Indians work
 "Iran conflict shows limits of BRICS as India faces pressure to pick sides")
Closure of US bases, sanctions relief: What is Iran demanding from Trump?
Iran has responded to Trump proposed 15-point ceasefire plan with sweeping demands including US bases closure in the Gulf and sanctions relief
 "Closure of US bases, sanctions relief: What is Iran demanding from Trump?")
Shehbaz Sharif briefs Saudi Prince as Pak pushes to mediate US-Iran talks
Sharif also reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirmed Islamabad's unwavering solidarity and unequivocal support for Saudi Arabia
 "Shehbaz Sharif briefs Saudi Prince as Pak pushes to mediate US-Iran talks")
Israel envoy to UN denies knowledge of US led peace overtures to Iran
Addressing a media stakeout at the United Nations, the envoy said the goal was to ensure that Iran did not gain nuclear capability
 "Israel envoy to UN denies knowledge of US led peace overtures to Iran")
'Negotiating with yourselves?': Iranian military mocks Trump's claim
This came shortly after the Trump administration sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
 "'Negotiating with yourselves?': Iranian military mocks Trump's claim")
US worried by rise in 'foreigner butchering' scams being run from China
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission said recent crackdowns on scam centers had seen Chinese criminals return home to start smaller-scale operations targeting only foreigners
 "US worried by rise in 'foreigner butchering' scams being run from China")
Volkswagen may turn car factory into Iron Dome hub with Israel partnership
Volkswagen is in talks with Israel's Rafael to convert its Osnabruck plant into an Iron Dome component hub, a move that could save jobs as Europe ramps up defence spending
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Rising temperatures to kill more people in poor countries than rich ones
The new report projects that by 2050, vulnerable countries will see an increase in heat-related deaths equivalent to current fatalities from common diseases
 "Rising temperatures to kill more people in poor countries than rich ones")
India, Britain are global AI superpowers, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak
He stressed that both countries share a similar philosophy toward artificial intelligence governance, favouring innovation-friendly policies over heavy regulation
 "India, Britain are global AI superpowers, says former UK PM Rishi Sunak")
Non-hostile ships can cross Hormuz Strait on its terms, says Iran
The nation made the comments in a letter circulated to members of the International Maritime Organistion on Tuesday, adding that countries could benefit from safe passage
 "Non-hostile ships can cross Hormuz Strait on its terms, says Iran")
West Asia war: Trump says Iran won't build nukes; US offers 15-point plan
US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to build nuclear weapons, as Washington plans to send 1,000 more troops to the region. Here are the top updates as of 9 am:
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Trump's Iran war goals remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind-down conflict
Some of his objectives are difficult to achieve and if the US walks away with unfinished aims and Iran's paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard in power, Trump could face political fallout at home
 "Trump's Iran war goals remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind-down conflict")
Nations race to secure enough fertiliser, prevent food crisis amid Iran war
Top exporters China and Russia are curbing some crop nutrient sales, while the US is loosening shipping restrictions . India, the largest urea buyer, is scrambling for supply
 "Nations race to secure enough fertiliser, prevent food crisis amid Iran war")
What is the 15-point plan given by US to Iran to end the West Asia war?
The US has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, addressing nuclear and missile programmes and Strait of Hormuz access, even as the ongoing war continues into the fourth week
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SC likely to side with Trump admin on restrictive immigration asylum policy
Some conservative justices seemed receptive to the Justice Department's push to overturn a lower-court ruling against the practice known as metering
 "SC likely to side with Trump admin on restrictive immigration asylum policy")
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro's first week marred by 'Fortnite,' OpenAI woes
D'Amaro took over as CEO from Bob Iger on March 18
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A Castro may lead Cuba amid rising US pressure for leadership change
Two Castro cousins have come into focus as potential replacements, experts said
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Judge questions Trump admin over 'security risk' tag on Anthropic
US District Judge Rita Lin probed into why Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as a supply chain risk
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Fire truck lacked system to trigger runway alert in LaGuardia crash: NTSB
The Air Canada plane carrying more than 70 people slammed into the fire truck late Sunday, killing both pilots and injuring several passengers
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