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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.

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USCIS to reject outdated work‑visa petitions starting April 1; employers warned to use updated forms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

China and Pakistan

China, Pakistan unveil 5-point roadmap to halt West Asia war

Islamabad offers to host US-Iran talks as Beijing pushes diplomacy amid deepening regional crisis.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard takes de facto control, sidelining president amid leadership vacuum

Amid a deepening internal power struggle and the shadow of war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively assumed control of key state functions, reducing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s authority and intensifying questions about the country’s governance amid a fragile succession of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Trump

Trump signals swift exit from Iran conflict, sets two–three week timeline

US President says military campaign could end without a deal, even as tensions escalate and global markets remain on edge.

Israel builds quiet regional bloc against Iran, signals strategic shift in Middle East

PM Netanyahu hints at undisclosed alliances with Arab nations as Israel claims major blows to Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.

Australia PM Albanese warns of prolonged economic impact in address on Iran crisis

In a rare national address, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned Australians of months of economic strain due to the Iran conflict, urging calm, fuel conservation, and outlining relief measures to manage rising costs and supply disruptions.