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Asian stock markets slide as global oil price hike over $116
Global oil prices surged and Asian stock markets tumbled as escalating tensions between Iran and the United States rattled energy markets and investor sentiment.
Iran claims control over Gulf of Oman after Hormuz,
Iran’s military has claimed control over the Gulf of Oman following its assertion of dominance in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump signals possible US move to control Iran Oil, Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could seek control over Iran’s oil resources and potentially take over the strategically vital Kharg Island.
Four foreign ministers meet in Islamabad over Middle East crisis
Foreign ministers from four countries held a high-level meeting in Islamabad to explore ways to de-escalate tensions and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Nepal bans student politics, scraps exams up to class five
Nepal's government has undertaken major reform initiatives to free its education system from political influence. Alongside banning student politics in educational institutions, the government has decided to abolish all traditional examinations up to class five.
Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Sunday the death in combat of a soldier in south Lebanon.
Australians to get free public transport amid fuel crisis
As petrol prices continue to crunch, millions of Australians will ride public transport for free, but the fuel relief measure won’t be rolled out nationwide.
Ukraine to cooperate with Qatar on drone and missile defence
Ukraine and Qatar signed a defence agreement that included cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state’s government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours on Saturday (March 28).
India’s ceramics industry shuts amid energy crunch
Hot kilns in India’s $6.5bn ceramics manufacturing hub have gone cold, shut down in an energy crunch caused by the war in the Middle East, Agence France-Presse reports.
Nepal's ex-Energy Minister arrested over money laundering case
Nepalese authorities have arrested the country's former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka. He was taken into custody on Sunday morning (March 29), reports AFP.