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India dismisses ‘payment hurdle’ claims on Iranian crude imports, says supplies secure

The government has rejected reports linking an Iran-bound tanker diversion to payment issues, asserting that Indian refiners face no hurdles in importing crude from Iran and have secured supplies.

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Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel’s new death penalty law

Several Muslim-majority nations have criticised Israel’s newly approved death penalty law, calling it discriminatory and warning it could further escalate tensions in the region amid the ongoing conflict.

Oil prices surge past $105, Sensex tumbles after Trump’s Iran warning

Global oil prices jumped sharply after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard,” triggering fears of supply disruption, while Indian stock markets fell steeply amid rising inflation and geopolitical concerns.

United Arab Emirates

UAE crackdown on Iranians intensifies as war leaves families stranded

Visas canceled, entry banned and institutions shut as tensions disrupt lives of thousands in Dubai.

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US ‘very close’ to meeting Iran war goals, Trump signals more strikes ahead

US President warns of “extremely hard” action within weeks while leaving door open for backchannel diplomacy.

Israeli strikes on Beirut kill at least seven; Hezbollah clashes intensify in southern Lebanon

Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs and nearby areas, killing at least seven people as fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon amid the broader Middle East conflict.

USCIS to reject outdated work‑visa petitions starting April 1; employers warned to use updated forms

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued an alert that beginning April 1, petitions using older editions of key work‑visa forms will be automatically rejected, complicating filings for H‑1B and other temporary visa categories.