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Pakistan's disheartening message for cricket fans as Iran war batters economy
The Pakistan Super League, the nation’s biggest sporting event that takes place from March 26 to May 3, has shifted to a watch-from-home model, the organizer said in a statement following consultation with the government.
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Trump doubles down on ‘peace through strength’ message as Hormuz 'deadline' nears
The intensifying conflict has heightened concerns among businesses that the war could stretch on for months, prolonging uncertainty for the global economy.
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‘Betrayal, bitter experience’: Iran says negotiations with US ‘over forever'
In a video message posted on X, Araghchi said, “The negotiations with the Americans are over forever… a bitter experience and betrayal after promises of no attack.”
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'Something big is happening in metal markets': $2 trillion wiped off gold, silver as bond yields spike
The Kobeissi Letter added that growing "headline fatigue" around the war, combined with pockets of illiquidity, is amplifying volatility across asset classes
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'Very severe' energy crisis could outstrip 1970s oil shocks as Hormuz squeeze tightens: IEA
Birol warned that the fallout from the energy shock is now spilling over into the broader global economy.
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After fuel, now water: Iran warns of strikes on desalination plants, why they are important for Gulf nations?
Seawater purification plays a critical role in ensuring water availability across the Gulf
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$2 million toll on ships to cross Hormuz? Iran ‘weaponises’ key oil route amid war
The toll (around Rs 18.8 crore) has already been implemented, according to Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the parliament’s national security committee, who spoke to state broadcaster IRIB, as reported by Iran International.
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‘No country immune’: Global economy faces ‘major threat’ from Hormuz crisis, says IEA chief
He cautioned that the fallout would not be limited to a few regions, stressing that “no country will be immune to the effects of this crisis” if the current trajectory persists.
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Strait of Hormuz crisis: Nearly 5,000 US Marines head to Middle East, signal boots on ground
The report further said the incoming forces include an infantry battalion landing team backed by helicopters, F-35 fighter jets and armoured landing vehicles
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US warns citizens overseas to exercise 'increased caution' as West Asia conflict widens
The advisory highlighted potential travel disruptions, noting that "periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions," and warned that "U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted".
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Strait of Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump’s ultimatum clock ticks down
Trump, who has backed Israel’s military campaign since late February, warned that Washington could “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not lift its partial blockade of the narrow oil corridor within 48 hours.
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US Iran War News Live: Blast heard over Jerusalem after Iran missile launch, Israeli military says
US President Donald Trump said that he had ordered a halt to his threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure
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Mojtaba Khamenei remains in shadows as CIA, Mossad monitor Iran’s 'unseen' supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei remains largely unseen since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, fuelling speculation over his condition and authority, as U.S. and Israeli intelligence monitor a fragile, heavily guarded regime, Axios reports.
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From Zahoor Mistry to Abu Qasim Kashmiri: Top Pakistani terror leaders eliminated in mysterious targeted killings
A look at some of the key terrorists killed in the recent years
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Iran-Israel conflict: US dismisses Iranian claim of shooting down F-15 jets near Hormuz
CENTCOM denied claims that a U.S. F-15 was shot down by Iran, reaffirming that no aircraft were lost, while Tehran had earlier claimed a successful interception near Hormuz.
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‘Nobody else responsible’: Former CIA chief Panetta blames Trump for Iran crisis
Leon Panetta says President Donald Trump alone is responsible for the Iran crisis, warning that the Strait of Hormuz blockade risks prolonging war, harming the US economy, and escalating global tensions.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US to press ahead in Iran war with Hormuz in sights
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments, combined with Trump’s demand Saturday that Iran “fully open, without threat” the strait, were a signal of resolve as spiking oil and gasoline prices
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Two civilian aircraft struck at Dubai airport as Iran war threatens civil aviation: Report
An Emirates A380 and a Saudia A321 were struck on Dubai International’s tarmac amid the Iran war, highlighting civil aviation risks, while UAE airlines work to maintain thousands of daily flights.
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Iran says to completely close Strait of Hormuz if US targets power plants
Strait of Hormuz News: Iran has already all but choked off the vital waterway, but a relatively small number of vessels have been able to transit it -- around five percent of its pre-war volume, according to analytics firm Kpler
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'The war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage': WHO warns after strikes on nuclear sites
The World Health Organization warned that strikes on Iran’s Natanz and Israel’s Dimona nuclear sites mark a “perilous stage,” urging maximum restraint to prevent nuclear incidents and protect civilians.
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'Your money was meant to build your nation, not bomb our schools': Iran’s dig at Trump’s threats
The Iranian Embassy in Islamabad condemned US President Donald J. Trump’s threats to attack Iran, calling him “not mentally fit for office” and accusing him of misusing taxpayer money amid escalating tensions.
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Saudi prince Salman admits West backed spread of Salafi-Wahhabi ideology during cold war, old video goes viral
A 2018 interview of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has resurfaced, revealing US-backed promotion of Salafi-Wahhabi ideology during the Cold War and sparking debate over its historical role in extremism.
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‘We’re going after them personally’: Netanyahu hardens Iran stance, signals joint action with Trump amid Hormuz crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu calls Arad strike a “miracle”, warns Iran poses global threat, vows to target IRGC leaders, and signals close coordination with Donald Trump amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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'Will be destroyed irreversibly': Iran threatens regional energy sites amid escalating Gulf crisis
Iran’s closure of the waterway has pushed energy prices up, putting pressure on Donald Trump. Iran has already been attacking energy facilities around the region.
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Iran-Israel conflict: G7 demands immediate halt to Iran attacks as Middle East war escalates
G7 and EU leaders call for an immediate halt to Iran’s attacks, backing allies’ right to self-defence while warning of rising threats to regional stability, energy security and global markets.
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Iran says it downed ‘enemy’ F-15 near Hormuz after Trump’s ‘48-hour’ warning
The aircraft was intercepted over Iran’s southern coast and shot down near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz using a surface-to-air missile.
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Israel’s Israel Katz orders strikes on Litani bridges as Lebanon offensive escalates against Hezbollah
Israel expanded its targets to Litani River bridges, accusing Hezbollah of using them for arms transfers, as intensified strikes have killed over 1,000 and displaced more than one million people.
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What’s behind Pakistan’s rise to No. 1 on the Global Terrorism Index
The comprehensive report, which assesses the impact of terrorism across 163 countries, noted that Pakistan's "strained" relations with its neighbours, particularly Afghanistan, alongside escalating violence from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan
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Iran rolls out highest-ever 10 million rial note as Middle East war fuels economic crisis
Iran has issued a 10 million rial banknote amid soaring inflation and a weakening currency, reflecting deep economic strain as cash demand rises and purchasing power continues to erode sharply.
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Why Asim Munir is wary of Riyadh’s push on Iran — is the Saudi-Pakistan pact in play?
Saudi Arabia urges Pakistan to counter Iran under a defence pact, but Islamabad remains cautious, balancing domestic risks, economic strain and security pressures while maintaining neutrality in escalating West Asia tensions.
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China discovers ‘stunning’ critical minerals amid intensifying tech race with US
Surveys also revealed 27.1 million tonnes of fluorite and 37.2 million tonnes of baryte, qualifying the site as a “super-large” deposit for both minerals.
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Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapses
The latest collapse follows a series of outages in recent weeks, including a major failure earlier this month when a thermoelectric plant breakdown triggered a nationwide blackou
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A new investment race is unfolding in Low Earth Orbit; here’s why Big Tech and governments are piling in
Low Earth Orbit is emerging as a key global infrastructure layer, with billions in investments and rising competition among tech giants and nations.
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Six dead, one missing after Qatar military helicopter crash due to technical fault
The crash occurred after the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction during a routine mission, the Qatari Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Sunday.
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Hormuz open ‘with conditions’: Iran allows passage except for ‘enemy-linked’ vessels
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open with restrictions, allowing passage for non-hostile ships, but oil supply risks remain amid ongoing conflict.
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Iran’s long-range strike attempt raises new questions about its missile reach
Missiles aimed at Diego Garcia missed, but the attempt suggests Iran’s reach may be extending beyond earlier limits.
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What the Mueller investigation was and what it actually found
The probe into Russian interference and the Trump campaign ran for nearly two years and left a complicated, often debated conclusion.
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LeT commander Bilal Arif Sarafi shot dead by family after Eid prayers in Pakistan
The incident reportedly took place near the group’s destroyed headquarters close to Markaz in Muridke.
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Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult right now
The US has several military options on the table, but each comes with risks, delays and no guarantee of success.
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Why Taiwan is worried about US missile use in the Iran war
Heavy use of long-range weapons in the Middle East is raising concerns about whether the US has enough left for a potential China conflict.
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Tiny threat lurking below: How Iran's fleet of 'mini' submarines in Strait of Hormuz has become its biggest weapon
The greatest threat to shipping in the strategic waterway, which is critical to global oil trade, may be one US aircrafts cannot easily detect or target.
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How costly is Iran’s retaliation for the US? Base damage has already hit $800 million
Iran strikes caused $800 million damage to US bases in two weeks; radar systems hit, war costs surge.
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Bulk carrier targeted by "unknown projectile" off UAE coast; crew reported safe
"The Master of a bulk carrier reported an explosion from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel," the statement read.
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Could Japan enter the Hormuz crisis? Tokyo signals military role but on this one condition
Japan gets around 90% of its oil shipments via the strait, which Tehran has largely closed during the war, now in its fourth week.
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Who is really running Iran? Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, but not fully in control
Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but may not be in full control, reports say, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seen wielding real power amid ongoing conflict.
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Iran missile tears into Israel’s ‘Little India’; interception failure under probe | Watch video
Iranian missile strikes hit Dimona, Israel’s ‘Little India’, injuring over 100; air defence failure and nuclear site proximity raise concerns
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Nepal's next PM Balendra Shah picks Ram Navami for oath after Janakpur campaign launch: What it signals
The move to repeatedly evoke the Ramayana symbolism has already sparked off much buzz on social media in the Hindu-majority Himalayan country.
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Operation Searchlight: A US resolution is putting the 1971 Bengali Hindu genocide back in focus
US Congressman Greg Landsman introduces resolution to recognise 1971 Bangladesh atrocities as genocide, reviving debate on Operation Searchlight.
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In 36 hours, Trump went from rejecting ceasefire to peace talks to threatening Iran again
Trump’s conflicting Iran war signals in 36 hours, from peace talks to strike threats, unsettle markets and raise strategy questions
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Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in a week amid deepening energy crisis
The latest outage struck late Saturday, leaving large parts of the capital Havana in near-total darkness, with residents relying on mobile phone lights and flashlights to navigate the streets.
