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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East
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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East

India’s GDP growth is expected to reach 6.4% in 2024, and will hit 7% in 2026, according to S&P Global. Kriangkrai Thitimakorn | Moment | Getty Images New Delhi is feeling the heat as tensions in the Middle East show no signs of cooling, with high oil prices likely to increase the country’s already substantial […]

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Dow futures drop nearly 600 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates
World

Dow futures drop nearly 600 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Feb. 27, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures tumbled on Monday morning after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, causing oil prices to surge and adding an unstable Middle East to a list of […]

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Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip
Finance

Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip

Key Points U.S. strikes on Iran raised doubts about Trump’s planned visit to China. Prediction markets showed increased bets on a greater likelihood of a delayed Trump trip. Analysts said trade talks may outweigh geopolitical tensions for both sides. Source

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The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
Technology

The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks

Mirsad Sarajlic | Istock | Getty Images Iran is facing a severe internet blackout impacting its population of over 90 million as the country’s conflict with the U.S. and Israel continues. The country has now spent over 48 hours in a near-total internet blackout, according to data from independent internet watchdog NetBlocks posted at 2:35 […]

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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly
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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

Oil prices have soared after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continued on Sunday night. Brent crude prices hit a new 52-week high on Monday, surging 9.3% to reach $79.40, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices also rose more than 9% to $73.10. U.S. President Donald Trump said the “overwhelming military offensive” — which he […]

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How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?
World

How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?

FILE PHOTO: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2024. Office Of The Iranian Supreme Leader | Via Reuters Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death following joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has thrust Iran’s leadership into the urgent process of selecting a new supreme leader. Under Iran’s constitution, the […]

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European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
World

European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran

Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 1, 2026, after Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed a day earlier in a large U.S. and Israeli attack, prompting a new wave of retaliatory missile strikes from Iran. Mowj | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to […]

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Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
World

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

People protest against the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, ICE immigration raids, and in support of Palestinians during a demonstration outside the Westwood Federal Building in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on June 22, 2025. Bing Guan | Afp | Getty Images The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day […]

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Live updates: Iran security chief Ali Larijani rejects U.S. talks, blames Trump for ‘chaos’
World

Live updates: Iran security chief Ali Larijani rejects U.S. talks, blames Trump for ‘chaos’

Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Source

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Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
World

Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets

Thick plumes of smoke rise over the residential areas of the Iranian capital following airstrikes amid ongoing U.S.â”Israel attacks as multiple explosions are heard across the city in Tehran, Iran on March 01, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami/ | Anadolu | Getty Images We hear it all the time on CNBC — markets hate uncertainty, and the […]

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