Official denials confirm Netanyahu is alive amid social media rumours; fact checks by Grok and reputable outlets debunk claims and highlight reliable sources.

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile eastward, drawing regional responses from Japan, South Korea and the United States amid ongoing diplomatic engagement.

Strait of Hormuz clears two Indian-flag LPG carriers as India-Iran diplomacy advances, supporting energy security and uninterrupted gas supplies amid regional tensions.

The US offers a $10 million reward through Rewards for Justice for information on senior IRGC leaders around the Supreme Leader, aiming to disrupt overseas operations and proxy warfare networks.

The White House weighs a temporary Jones Act waiver to improve fuel supply and ease prices, alongside a strategic reserve release, with potential global market effects.

Two Indian-origin brothers in Pennsylvania were found guilty of a multi-state racketeering conspiracy including visa fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering and tax offences, with sentencing due in July 2026.

An analysis of how the Strait of Hormuz shapes Gulf supply chains, potential disruption risks, and the role of air cargo and alternative routes in maintaining essential imports.

India and Iran are engaging in energy security talks amid concerns over Strait of Hormuz shipping, with consular support for Indians and safety planning.

Donald Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to promote lower drug prices, address Iran war economic effects, and back a primary challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie.

IEA launches the largest emergency oil stock release to ease price swings after Hormuz disruption, reinforcing energy security for member states and global markets.

Analysis of US Iran tensions as Trump claims military objectives largely met, Israel's role in ongoing operations, and threats around the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns that banks and technology infrastructure linked to the United States and Israel may be targeted as fighting widens across West Asia, affecting regional economic stability.

Analysis of Iran's 2026 internet shutdowns, their duration, and effects on daily life, business, and information flow amid regional tensions and state controls.

Pakistan faces a fuel crisis as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push up energy costs. Government plans emergency conservation, remote work, and new import routes.

The IMF warns sustained oil price rises may lift global inflation, challenging policy makers to balance growth and price stability amid Middle East tensions.

An explosion at the US embassy in Oslo prompted a police investigation, with a lone suspect eyed and heightened security around the mission ongoing.

China opposes outside regime change in Iran, emphasising sovereignty and the need for dialogue to reduce regional tensions and advance Middle East peace.

Two shallow earthquakes in southern Iran were recorded by USGS: magnitude 4.1 near Bandar Abbas and 4.3 near Gerash, both at 10 km depth. No injuries reported.

Balen Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party surge across Nepal, winning crucial FPTP seats and signalling a major shift after the Gen Z protests; urban dominance evident in Kathmandu Valley.

Rastriya Swatantra Party leads Nepal’s election as Balen Shah defeats K P Sharma Oli. India seeks stability to advance development partnership.

Satellite images and expert analysis suggest a Feb. 28 blast at a Minab school may have followed US airstrikes near a Revolutionary Guard site; 165 killed.

US stocks decline amid inflation concerns and a surge in oil prices linked to Middle East tensions, signalling stagflation fears and energy supply worries.

Assessing how the Middle East energy conflict could affect global GDP, energy prices, shipping and inflation, with a focus on Gulf output and supply security.

Iran launched new strikes on Israel and US bases as fighting widened across the Middle East, with Lebanon and Azerbaijan drawn into the conflict.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan offers Turkey mediation for a Pakistan Afghanistan ceasefire after six days of border clashes and stalled talks brokered in Qatar.