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Can Pakistan really mediate Iran war? The Trump factor, hidden motives and the high-stakes gamble | Explained
By leveraging its growing proximity to US President Donald Trump and carefully maintaining ties with Iran, Pakistan is attempting to recast itself as a relevant global player.
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China in focus: Japan strengthens military posture, rolls out long-range missiles
Japan has deployed its first long-range Type-12 missiles at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, enhancing standoff capabilities amid rising security concerns, despite local protests warning the move could escalate regional tensions.
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Iran’s missiles are depleting, so how is it still fighting? The hidden stockpiles, drones and underground bases powering its war
US intelligence believes only about one-third of Iran’s missile stockpile has been definitively destroyed, while another third may be damaged or concealed in underground facilities.
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One roti for sexual favours? Pakistani cleric throws light on alleged abuse of women by militants in Kashmir: Report
Senior Indian intelligence officials view the statement as an unusual admission emerging from within Pakistan’s own religious and political circles.
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'Not a policy change': White House maintains Cuba sanctions despite Russian oil delivery
The U.S. allowed a sanctioned Russian tanker to deliver crude to Cuba for humanitarian reasons, providing temporary relief amid blackouts, fuel shortages, and public frustration, while maintaining that sanctions policy remains unchanged.
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Iran war could erase up to $200 billion from Middle East economies, warns UN
Arab nations stand to lose between $120 billion and $194 billion from gross domestic product as a result of disruptions from the war.
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US fuel prices cross $4 for first time since 2022 as Iran war escalates
The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now.
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Iran war shock: Middle East water crisis spirals into a dangerous new phase
The Iran war is worsening the Middle East’s severe water crisis, where scarcity, climate stress and damaged infrastructure threaten to escalate into a broader humanitarian emergency.
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Korean stocks tumble to brink of bear market on Iran war risks
The Kospi Index closed 4.3% lower on Tuesday, extending its decline from a record high in late February to nearly 20%, the threshold typically considered a bear market
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How ‘Mr. Brexit’ turned the Iran war into one of the market’s biggest bond calls
‘Mr. Brexit’ flips bond trades early as Iran war drives oil shock, forcing markets to rethink rate cuts and brace for potential hikes.
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War-weary Pakistan mulls fresh 'unprecedented measures' as fuel crisis takes toll on economy
The ongoing war in Iran has taken a toll on Pakistan's economy since it imports almost all of its crude oil, refined petroleum products and LNG from Gulf nations.
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US-Israel strikes have reportedly shattered Iran’s leadership, blurring who can fight or negotiate
US-Israel strikes have disrupted Iran’s leadership and decision-making, complicating retaliation and peace talks.
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Universities become crossfire hotspots as US war breaches 21 Iranian institutes
The university, established in 1929 as Iran’s first engineering institution, acknowledged the damage and said there were no casualties. It criticised the strikes, saying attacks on academic institutions violate international law, CNN reported.
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Iran’s cheap drones vs US missiles: Why Washington is scrambling to fix a costly war mismatch
A new battlefield problem, million-dollar interceptors taking down low-cost drones, and a push to build cheaper counter-systems.
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Dubai rolls out Dh1 billion incentives as Middle East tensions test business confidence
Executive Council clears financial relief, GDP methodology update and social initiatives.
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Indonesia condemns UN peacekeeper deaths, calls emergency UNSC meeting
Indonesia condemned attacks killing three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, urged warring parties to respect international law, and called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting to ensure peacekeeper safety.
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Is Pakistan really brokering US-Iran talks? Here's why former R&AW chief says its role is 'limited'
Former R&AW chief flags trust deficit and limited role for Pakistan as US and Iran explore backchannel talks.
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Will China’s submarine expansion challenge America’s naval dominance?
China is rapidly modernising its submarine fleet, developing advanced nuclear and conventional vessels, expanding undersea surveillance, and challenging US dominance, signalling a strategic warning and enhancing its Indo-Pacific and global naval reach.
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Pakistan envoy to visit China as US-Iran talks remain vague
Dar’s trip to China on Tuesday comes at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
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Netanyahu proposes pipeline detours to weaken Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy transit chokepoints, handling about 20 per cent of global oil exports
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Decoding Trump’s mixed signals on Iran: Diplomacy or escalation?
Donald Trump’s mixed signals on Iran—promoting “great progress” in talks while threatening to “obliterate” infrastructure—highlight a dual strategy of diplomacy and pressure, raising risks of escalation and mistrust.
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Pakistan aided Iran's early nuclear programme with centrifuges: Former White House war advisor Robert Pape
According to Pape, Iran did not merely deploy the imported equipment but used it to reverse-engineer its own technology.
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Iran’s Hormuz grip is tighter than ever after a month of war
So far in March, the first full month of war, barely six vessels per day on average have traversed the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the world, in either direction
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US unleashes bunker-buster blitz on Iran’s Isfahan as buzz grows around ground ops
The strike comes amid growing speculation that Iran may have moved part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile-estimated at around 540 kg-to underground facilities in Isfahan, raising the strategic significance of the attack
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Iranian missiles target Jerusalem, Israel activates air defences
Israel activated air defences after Iranian missiles were launched, with sirens and explosions heard in Jerusalem before authorities declared it safe.
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US vows to seek WTO alternatives after Cameroon meeting fails to renew e-commerce moratorium
The moratorium, agreed at the dawn of the internet, lapsed for the first time in 28 years
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Powerball Winning Numbers for March 30 Drawing Revealed: Did anyone win $180 million jackpot?
Check the winning Powerball numbers for March 30, 2026: 07-11-31-41-57 (PB 20). Did anyone win the $180M jackpot? See payouts, odds, and next drawing date.
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Pak envoy to US Rizwan Sheikh says Iran peace talks won't be easy
Pakistan’s envoy Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said US-Iran peace efforts are underway but complex, citing communication challenges in Iran, while Donald Trump noted indirect talks via Pakistani intermediaries show “positive progress”.
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Fly me to the moon: Meet NASA's historic Artemis II crew set for a lunar voyage
The Artemis II, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since the Apollo program.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell sees trouble ahead: America’s $39 trillion debt path ‘will not end well’
Jerome Powell warns US debt trajectory is unsustainable as national debt crosses $39 trillion, urging policy action to stabilise growth.
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Gold set for worst month in more than 17 years as US rate-cut hopes fade
Spot gold was up 1.5% at $4,578.89 per ounce, as of 0235 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery gained 1.2% to $4,611.30
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'I was not quite done': Usha Vance opens up on planning 4th kid with JD Vance, says she 'grew up in family of 2'
Reflecting on her pregnancy, Vance noted how this phase feels different from her earlier ones, largely due to the visibility and expectations of her current position.
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15 terror groups still operating out of Pakistan: US report
Of these, 12 are formally listed as Foreign Terrorist Organisations under US law, with extremist ideology underpinning most of their operations.
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US and Israel are fighting two different wars in Iran: One targets the war machine, the other the economy
US and Israel diverge in Iran war strategy, with Washington targeting military capability and Israel expanding strikes to economic infrastructure.
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Air Canada CEO quits after furor over crash condolence video
Michael Rousseau, 68, will retire by the end of the third quarter, Air Canada said in a statement Monday morning
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Iranian leaders were killed after misleading U.S. in talks, says White House: 'They lied'
Despite public statements from Tehran suggesting limited progress, the White House maintained that negotiations are ongoing and showing signs of movement.
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Iran-US war: Explosions rock Tehran as power outages hit parts of capital
Explosions in Tehran caused power outages across parts of the capital, with authorities restoring electricity after reported damage from suspected airstrikes.
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Iran approves Strait of Hormuz plan with tolls, bans on US and Israeli vessels
Iran approved a Strait of Hormuz plan imposing tolls and restrictions, escalating tensions with the US, as Washington vowed to ensure navigation freedom and warned of strikes if access is blocked.
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UN calls out Israel for 'discriminatory' death penalty law: What is the new legislation all about?
The measure was sponsored by Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right national security minister who said they 'made history' with the new law and would not yield to international pressure.
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IMF warns 'all roads lead to higher prices' as Iran war rattles fragile economies: Who's most at risk?
The IMF’s central warning is that the war could revive a familiar and difficult macroeconomic pattern - higher inflation coupled with slower growth.
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Iran-US war: Drone attack targets key Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
Reports suggest a drone attack targeted Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base hosting US forces, though no official confirmation, damage details or casualty reports have been released as investigations continue.
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Pro-JeM channels claim Masood Azhar’s brother Tahir Anwar has died, circulate funeral message
A funeral announcement indicated that prayers are scheduled for 11 pm at Jamia Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur, according to a report by TOI.
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India moved first on Russian oil. Here's why that advantage is suddenly looking shaky
India’s early access to Russian oil is under pressure as new Asian buyers enter the market and supplies tighten amid the Iran war.
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‘Only received requests’: Iran rejects US claims of ongoing negotiations
In a statement on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign ministry said that throughout the 31-day conflict, no negotiations had occurred
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From 'we've won' to 'very soon': 12 times Trump claimed the Iran war is over or ending soon
Meanwhile, questions remain over Iran’s internal decision-making, with Rubio saying it is “not quite clear” how authority is structured, including the role of Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Massive explosion in Iran's Isfahan after US-Israeli strikes, Trump shares video
Initial media reports suggest that the US and Israel conducted joint strikes on the Iranian city of Isfahan overnight.
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Michigan synagogue shooting Hezbollah-inspired terror attack, says FBI
The FBI called a Michigan synagogue attack an “act of terrorism” inspired by Hezbollah, saying the lone attacker had consumed extremist ideology before carrying out the deadly March 12 assault.
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'Russia wants long war': Zelensky flags risks to Ukraine as Iran conflict escalates
Volodymyr Zelensky said a prolonged Iran conflict would benefit Russia by boosting energy revenues and diverting US attention, while creating serious risks for Ukraine’s military supplies and defence capabilities.
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'Tehran not weakened enough': Gulf nations push US to continue war until significant leadership change in Iran, reports say
The pressure comes at a time when Trump has sent mixed signals about the conflict, at times suggesting that Iran may be ready for negotiations while also warning of escalation if a deal is not reached.
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White House credits 'Trump diplomacy' for new oil tanker movement in Hormuz
White House says 30 oil tankers cleared via diplomacy with Iran; denies Tehran is selectively controlling Strait of Hormuz traffic.
