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Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Mideast fuel crisis

Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Mideast fuel crisis

South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 percent of its oil and gas, mostly from the Middle East

Asia
South Korean president in India for talks on shipping, AI

South Korean president in India for talks on shipping, AI

India’s foreign ministry says talks will cover shipbuilding, trade, investment, AI, semiconductors and critical technologies

Europe
Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Under last year’s deal, Australia pays Au$10 billion over 10 years for stealth frigates in one of Japan’s biggest post-World War II defense exports

Middle East
Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'

Israeli army continues strikes and demolitions as fragile ceasefire holds, residents remain wary of renewed fighting

North America
Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran warns to 'soon respond' after US destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran accuses United States of violating the April 8 ceasefire agreement currently in effect