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Reuters analysis confirms US directly hit wedding in Iran
A Reuters analysis of video and images concluded that a US airstrike directly hit a wedding in Iran's Kuhestak, killing five civilians, including children, and wounding nearly 70 others.
Why it matters
This incident significantly escalates tensions between the US and Iran, potentially leading to further retaliatory actions and raising serious questions about civilian protection in military operations and accountability under international law.
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Iran
Ghalibaf warns Bessent over US oil reserves, bond yields
Ghalibaf's remarks, delivered via X, criticized Bessent's efforts to manage the US Treasury market and highlighted the depletion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This comes amid geopolitical tensions with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Ghalibaf suggesting Washington is using rhetoric about Iran to mask its economic vulnerabilities.
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Iran
US attack against Iranian civilians to not go unpunished
IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi denounces US attack on Iranian civilians, vowing no attack will go unpunished. 4 killed, 70 injured in wedding ceremony bombing in Sirik, Iran.
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Crypto
Standard Chartered Launches Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading in UAE
The multinational bank Standard Chartered is making a significant move into the digital asset space by providing institutional clients in the UAE with access to spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether, positioning itself as a pioneer among global financial institutions in the region's evolving crypto landscape.
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India
Mint explainer: how is the current crude oil volatility affecting India's energy security playbook?
The ongoing West Asia conflict, marked by US military strikes and Iranian retaliation, has caused significant volatility in crude oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $95 per barrel. This poses a substantial challenge for India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil, threatening to inflate its import bill, fuel inflation, and potentially widen the current account deficit, despite the…
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