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Trump Again Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait or Face Strikes on Power Grid
President Trump moved the deadline to reopen the major transit route for oil tankers from Friday to April 6. Stocks fell sharply and oil prices rose.

Middle East crisis live: Trump pauses strikes on energy sites; German minister says US and Iran to meet for talks in Pakistan
US president says he is extending deadline for strait of Hormuz to reopen to 6 April; German foreign minister says peace talks to take place ‘very soon’More now on India slashing taxes on diesel and petrol amid the global disruption in energy supplies: finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would “provide protection to consumers from rise in prices”.The country is one of the world’s largest crude oil importers and relies on foreign suppliers for more than 85% of its oil needs, with Russia being the biggest supplier. Continue reading...
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
Sports Ministry says ban for 'security' of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Under fives should have at most hour a day of screen time, under new UK advice
Keir Starmer promises help for parents in limiting children’s online activity as government issues guidance to families Children under five should spend no more than an hour a day on screens, new government advice says.Screen time for children under two should be avoided other than for shared activities encouraging interaction, families will also be advised. Continue reading...
Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

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Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In
A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.
Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.