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The French government has pledged targeted support for industries hit by surging fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East, while warning that broad, across-the-board financial relief is no longer sustainable. This comes as truck and bus drivers drivers staged a "go slow" protest in Paris.

The United States and Israel have launched fresh waves of strikes on Iranian targets as the conflict intensifies. Recent operations have targeted Iran’s naval assets, military infrastructure and air capabilities. Reports indicate multiple Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed in coordinated operations, with US and Israeli forces also striking key military sites linked to Iran’s defence network. The escalation follows weeks of sustained attacks since February 28, when both countries launched a major offensive against Iran’s military, nuclear and strategic infrastructure. The conflict continues to widen, with repeated missile exchanges and growing regional fallout.

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could “completely obliterate” Iran’s key oil export hub, Kharg Island, if a deal to end the conflict is not reached soon. The threat is part of a broader ultimatum that includes possible strikes on Iran’s oil facilities, power plants and other critical infrastructure. Kharg Island is a crucial node in Iran’s energy network, handling a significant share of the country’s crude exports. Trump said negotiations are ongoing but warned of severe military escalation if talks fail, as tensions continue to rise across the region.

G7 leaders and ministers have held another round of talks led by France, focusing on the worsening global fuel supply crisis triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict. The meeting comes amid rising oil prices and disruptions to energy flows, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. The group said it is ready to take “all necessary measures” to stabilise energy markets, including coordinated action with partners and potential use of strategic oil reserves. Officials also warned against export restrictions on oil and gas, as concerns grow over inflation, supply shortages and wider economic fallout from the conflict. Energy security remains the central issue, with global markets under pressure from supply disruptions and continued escalation in the Middle East.

Deadly floods triggered by heavy rains have killed dozens of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan. The disaster has damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure in several regions already facing instability. Rescue teams are struggling to reach affected communities as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

A report by The New York Times says a newly developed US Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) struck a sports hall and an adjacent elementary school in Lamerd, southern Iran, on February 28. The site is located near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facility. Visual analysis and weapons experts cited in the report identified the missile as a PrSM, a short-range ballistic system designed to detonate above targets and disperse tungsten fragments. Local officials reported that at least 21 people were killed in the Lamerd strike. Experts noted the damage pattern matched the missile’s fragmentation design, though it remains unclear whether the strike was deliberate or a targeting error. The strike was part of the opening phase of the February 28 escalation between the US and Iran.

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Was the Michigan synagogue attack part of a larger terror plot? The FBI says the assault was a Hezbollah-inspired act targeting the Jewish community, but prosecutors argue the attacker may have acted under direct influence. What did investigators find? Scroll down to read more.

Is the Iran war already past its halfway mark? Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first sit-down interview amid death rumours, says yes, but refuses to give a timeline, even as the conflict crosses Day 30. How close is the end really? Scroll down to read more.

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Nepal’s Supreme Court is set to hear a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, challenging his recent arrest. The petition questions the legality of Oli’s detention and seeks immediate judicial review. The case has sparked intense political debate in Nepal, with supporters calling the arrest unlawful and opponents defending the move.

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Turkey's Defence Ministry said that NATO forces had intercepted a new missile fired from Iran, the fourth since the start of the Middle East war. None of the four projectiles managed to hit Turkish soil. The ​incident marked the fourth such incident ​since the start of the U.S.-Iraeli war with Iran, following three earlier ​interceptions by NATO systems ​earlier this month that prompted Ankara to ‌protest ⁠and warn Tehran. Tehran has denied in the previous three incidents that it authorised such launches ​and ​has asked ⁠Ankara to form a joint investigation into ​the matter.

Reports indicate US forces used the combat-untested Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) during strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, with1,2] a missile hitting civilian infrastructure, including a school and sports hall, near Lamerd. The Lockheed Martin-developed weapon is designed to replace ATACMS.