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Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

March 17, 2026 - 6:33am
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
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Gas on the line: will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?

March 17, 2026 - 2:47am
The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?
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Family of alleged Bondi gunmen have received death threats, court hears

March 17, 2026 - 2:08am
Naveed Akram is seeking a court order to suppress his family's identity over fears for their safety.
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Family of alleged Bondi gunmen have received death threats, court hears

March 17, 2026 - 2:08am
Naveed Akram is seeking a court order to suppress his family's identity over fears for their safety.
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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

March 17, 2026 - 1:22am
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

March 17, 2026 - 1:22am
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

March 17, 2026 - 12:17am
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

March 17, 2026 - 12:17am
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
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Dozens killed after Afghanistan rehab hospital struck

March 16, 2026 - 11:17pm
The BBC visited the hospital and saw more than 30 bodies being carried out on stretchers.
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Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

March 16, 2026 - 10:48pm
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
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India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?

March 16, 2026 - 9:12pm
Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.
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India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?

March 16, 2026 - 9:12pm
Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.
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India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?

March 16, 2026 - 9:12pm
Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.
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Iranian footballer says 'everything will be fine' as she trains with Oz team

March 16, 2026 - 9:40am
The footballers were given visas to stay in Australia after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.
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Chinese retailer rivalling Amazon launches in UK

March 16, 2026 - 9:29am
Joybuy, which has distribution centres in Luton and Milton Keynes, is entering six European markets.
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Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best animated film and best original song

March 16, 2026 - 5:29am
The Oscars are the latest in a string of accolades for the film, which include Golden Globe and Grammy awards.
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India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships

March 16, 2026 - 4:41am
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no "blanket arrangement" for Indian ships to pass through the strait.
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India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships

March 16, 2026 - 4:41am
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no "blanket arrangement" for Indian ships to pass through the strait.
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Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

March 16, 2026 - 1:41am
All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.
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Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

March 16, 2026 - 1:41am
All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.
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