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India gets 30-day US waiver to buy stranded Russian oil cargoes

Washington allows limited window for Indian refiners to offload Russian crude already at sea, aiming to stabilize global oil markets amid rising West Asia tensions.

Nepal voting underway in first polls since Gen Z protests toppled Oli government

Nepal began voting in a crucial general election on March 5, the first national polls since youth-led protests last year forced the resignation of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and triggered a major political reset.

Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery struck again by drone amid Middle East conflict escalation

The Ras Tanura oil complex in Saudi Arabia was hit again by a suspected drone attack, following a recent strike that prompted a temporary shutdown, highlighting rising risks to key energy infrastructure amid the broader Iran-US-Israel conflict.

Iranian frigate sinks off Sri Lanka after suspected submarine attack; dozens injured, many missing

A submarine strike on an Iranian naval vessel near the Sri Lankan coast has led to the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena, with rescue operations underway after dozens were hurt and more than 100 crew members remain unaccounted for.

Iran postpones state funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei amid expected unprecedented turnout

Tehran delays the state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, originally scheduled for March 4, citing logistical challenges due to anticipated massive crowds, as the Middle East crisis intensifies after his death in US-Israeli strikes.

Indian-American student killed in Austin mass shooting; FBI probes Iran link

A 21-year-old Indian-American student was among three people killed in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, as investigators examine the suspect’s clothing bearing religious text and an Iran-style flag design for possible ideological motives.

West Asia conflict

Rubio says Israel forced US hand in Iran assault, Trump denies pressure

Over 1,250 strikes after Khamenei’s death push West Asia to the brink as Hormuz threats shake global markets.