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Middle East crisis live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Tehran; Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:33:14+00:00

Tehran says it hit groups ‘opposed to the revolution’, amid reports the US is looking to arm Kurdish militiasTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Iran says it has targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned “separatist groups” against action in the widening war.Tehran said on Thursday it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups “opposed to the revolution”, as reports said the US was looking to arm Kurdish militias to infiltrate Iran.We will not tolerate them in any way. Continue reading...

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IndusInd Bank treasury head set to exit in April

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T10:31:56+00:00

Banerjee, who has been the ‌head of the global markets group at IndusInd Bank since 2020, ‌has informed the management about his ‌decision, say sources

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Guerra in Iran, le news. Aerei Usa autorizzati ad utilizzare le basi francesi

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-05T10:28:08+00:00

Meloni: “Non siamo in guerra e non vogliamo entrarci, sulle basi ci atteniamo agli accordi bilaterali”. Cremlino: "Dall'Iran nessuna richiesta di assistenza militare”. Teheran: “Colpita petroliera Usa nel Golfo”. Droni in Azerbaijan: due civili feriti

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RBI ramps up support to shield bonds from oil shock

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T10:26:38+00:00

The category, which comprises insurance companies, pension funds, corporates and the RBI, bought bonds worth ₹20,285 crore ‌on Wednesday, the highest for this segment since February 2021

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Call to capitalise seaweed sector to boost blue economy growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T10:24:13+00:00

The Minister was inaugurating the 3-day international symposium on Seaweeds: Value Chains, Climate Solutions and Blue Economy Pathways at the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

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Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:09:36+00:00

Government-chartered plane was held up in Oman overnight for ‘operational reasons’, according to Alex NorrisUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe first government rescue flight from the Middle East failed to take off because of problems “getting passengers on board”, a minister has said.Technical issues meant the flight did not depart on Wednesday night from the Omani capital Muscat. Continue reading...

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Husband of Labour MP released on bail after arrest on suspicion of spying for China

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:04:17+00:00

David Taylor and two other men arrested on Wednesday have been freed on bail until May, Met police sayThe husband of a Labour MP and two other men have been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China.David Taylor, who is married to the Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service. Continue reading...

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Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:03:57+00:00

The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.

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Natalia Aspesi: perché far morire i bambini?

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-03-05T10:03:55+00:00

QUESTIONI (NON SOLO) DI CUORE La straziante vicenda del piccolo Domenico e le tante vittime innocenti delle guerre

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GAIL weighs supply cuts to gas customers after Petronet LNG force majeure

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-03-05T10:02:20+00:00

The allocation of LNG from Petronet to GAIL has been reduced to zero with effect from March 4, GAIL ‌said, adding that the potential impact from ​the force majeure could not be quantified

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L’armée israélienne lance une offensive terrestre dans le sud du Liban

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-03-05T10:02:18+00:00

L’objectif pourrait viser l’établissement d’une zone de contrôle allant jusqu’au fleuve Litani, qui court de 4 à 30 kilomètres de la ligne de démarcation entre le Liban et Israël, soit près de 8 % du territoire libanais.

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Oil price continues to rise amid Middle East crisis but stock markets rebound across Asia

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:01:13+00:00

Reports of attack on US registered tanker in Gulf lifts crude by 3% to $84 a barrel as gas price also starts to climbBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesStock markets have rebounded in Asia after days of heavy losses driven by the war in the Middle East, but oil and gas prices have continued to climb amid disruption to supplies.South Korea’s KOSPI, which posted its biggest ever fall on Tuesday of 12%, soared almost 10% on Thursday, while Japan’s Nikkei climbed by 1.9%. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan jumped by 2.7%. Continue reading...

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Держава недоотримала мільярди на експорті металобрухту, схему хочуть повернути, – УМП

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-03-05T10:01:00+00:00

Держава заробляє на переробці брухту в готову продукцію більш ніж у десять разів більше, ніж просто на його експорті, зазначає президент Укрметалургпрому.

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Attack on Iran shows Russia losing sway in the Middle East and globally

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:40+00:00

But some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor, especially in Ukraine, despite their dismay over its inability to match Trump’s global reach.

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Russia sees chance it may benefit from Middle East war

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:40+00:00

Some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor by boosting oil prices and diverting key weapons from Ukraine.

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Penny Wong refuses to say if any Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:04+00:00

More than 50 Australian sailors and officers serving across US attack submarine fleet as part of preparations for AukusGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has refused to disclose whether Australian sailors or officers were onboard the US attack submarine which torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people.More than 50 Australian sailors and officers are serving across the US attack submarine fleet, a training regimen that is part of preparations for Australia to command its own nuclear-powered submarines u

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