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Nepal votes in pivotal election months after deadly youth protests toppled government

KATHMANDU, March 5— Voters in Nepal began casting ballots on Thursday in a general election to choose a new parliament,

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Iran conflict seen weighing on India’s growth more than inflation, supporting low interest rates

MUMBAI, March 5 — The recent U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran is expected to weigh more heavily on India’s economic growth

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China balances energy security and diplomacy as Iran crisis roils global oil routes

BEIJING, March 5 — Xi Jinping’s government is prioritizing energy security and diplomatic stability over direct support for Iran after

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U.S. defence chief backs Israel to continue operations, Israeli ministry says

March 5 — U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Israel to “keep going until the end” in overnight talks

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UAE stocks extend losses as regional conflict weighs on investor sentiment.

March 5 — The United Arab Emirates’ stock markets fell in early trading on Thursday, extending losses from the previous

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Oil jumps over 3% as widening Iran conflict threatens Middle East supplies

TOKYO/SINGAPORE, March 5 — Oil prices rose more than 3% on Thursday, extending a multi-day rally as the escalating conflict

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Anthropic Investors Engage Officials to Prevent Pentagon Ban on AI Systems

Anthropic was the first major AI developer to handle classified information through a supply agreement routed through its cloud partner

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India says developments in Gulf region cause ‘great anxiety’

New Delhi (Reuters) – The U.S.-Israeli war on ‌Iran and the crisis it has triggered in the Gulf region have

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Indian gas firms restrict local supplies due to Middle East crisis

New Delhi — Several Indian companies have restricted domestic natural gas supplies, including to the fertiliser sector, after invoking force

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Iran Has ‘No Choice but to Defend Ourselves,’ President Pezeshkian Says

Tehran – Iran has no choice but to defend itself following what it described as “American-Zionist military aggression,” President Masoud