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E-Paper | March 05, 2026

Battered by US-Israeli strikes, Iran claims control of Hormuz strait

Battered by US-Israeli strikes, Iran claims control of Hormuz strait

Ex-Khamenei aide says Tehran has no intention of negotiating; Israel plans another "one, two weeks" of attacks; death toll in Iran crosses 1,000.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 07:39am

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Khamenei’s son Mojtaba emerges as ‘frontrunner’ to succeed him

Khamenei’s son Mojtaba emerges as ‘frontrunner’ to succeed him

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of first supreme leader Imam Khomeini, also said to be in running.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 07:49am

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates

A top banking industry official says lenders are very concerned about the risk of cyberattacks, which they see as likely.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:45pm

EU expresses solidarity with Spain following Trump’s trade threat; Madrid says it ‘won’t be vassals’

EU expresses solidarity with Spain following Trump’s trade threat; Madrid says it ‘won’t be vassals’

"The EU will always ensure that the interests of its member states are fully protected,” says European Council President Antonio Costa.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 06:14pm

Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war: report

Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war: report

The offer was made through an unnamed country’s spy agency, according to the New York Times.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:58pm

Branded Content

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Is your parents’ health insurance really complete?

Most plans only cover hospital stays. But what about a simple flu or a routine consultation? Here is why Jubilee General Parents Care Plus Plan is being called “Sub say complete coverage”.

Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

Allied Bank sets new benchmark in customer experience with Pakistan’s first humanoid robot

This deployment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to leverage emerging technologies to provide efficient, accessible and customer-focused banking solutions.

Inside Eminent: Karachi’s new house of fashion and lifestyle that’s worth the buzz

Inside Eminent: Karachi’s new house of fashion and lifestyle that’s worth the buzz

Through its statement #BeYou, the brand encourages its audience to embrace who they truly are.

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

Despite its immense military power, the US cannot assume victory in Iran

Despite its immense military power, the US cannot assume victory in Iran

Are the US attacks on Iran legal?

Are the US attacks on Iran legal?

Highlights

12 musicians who have told US President Donald Trump to keep his hands off their songs

12 musicians who have told US President Donald Trump to keep his hands off their songs

Review: Yasmin Zaher’s The Coin traces a Palestinian woman’s search for belonging in New York

Review: Yasmin Zaher’s The Coin traces a Palestinian woman’s search for belonging in New York

A Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in the works at Warner Bros

A Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in the works at Warner Bros

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Pakistanis at Taftan border describe scramble to leave Iran

Trump promised to ‘stop wars’. Hollywood is angry he just started another one

Trump promised to ‘stop wars’. Hollywood is angry he just started another one

YouTuber Ms Rachel wore a dress with messages from kids in Sudan and DR Congo to the Children’s Emmys

YouTuber Ms Rachel wore a dress with messages from kids in Sudan and DR Congo to the Children’s Emmys

US Congress considers moves to curtail Trump’s war powers

US Congress considers moves to curtail Trump’s war powers

"The Constitution says we’re not supposed to be at war without a vote of Congress,” says Senator Tim Kaine.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 08:07am

US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan

Says no change to the status of embassy in Islamabad, which was to resume normal consular services on March 3.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Platform's head of product says current AI technologies make it “trivial to create content that can mislead people”.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 02:28pm

Pakistan Embassy in UAE halts in-person services ‘until further notice’

Pakistan Embassy in UAE halts in-person services ‘until further notice’

Says updates regarding resumption of services to be communicated “in due course” through its official channels.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 10:45am

‘Totally stupid’ move to attack during talks, says Iran’s UN envoy

‘Totally stupid’ move to attack during talks, says Iran’s UN envoy

Bahreini claims Gulf neighbours working for diplomacy were disappointed with US betrayal.

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 10:09am

South Asia

Indian media aflutter after ‘airplane shaped balloon’ spotted in occupied Kashmir

Indian media aflutter after ‘airplane shaped balloon’ spotted in occupied Kashmir

Canada and India strike agreements on rare earth, uranium

Canada and India strike agreements on rare earth, uranium

Israel’s opposition to boycott India PM Modi’s address to Knesset, Haaretz reports

Israel’s opposition to boycott India PM Modi’s address to Knesset, Haaretz reports

Another Tejas jet lost as Indian Air Force grounds fleet for inspections, reports local media

Another Tejas jet lost as Indian Air Force grounds fleet for inspections, reports local media

Middle East

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

War Diary Day 5: US-Israel war against Iran shifts to attrition

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates

US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates

EU expresses solidarity with Spain following Trump’s trade threat; Madrid says it ‘won’t be vassals’

EU expresses solidarity with Spain following Trump’s trade threat; Madrid says it ‘won’t be vassals’

Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war: report

Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war: report

Newspaper

China’s political conclave begins with growth target taking centre stage

Spouses of UK MPs among three held on suspicion of spying for China

Blackout hits Cuba amid US oil chokehold

Four children killed in Djibouti ‘drone strike’

CCP elder Song Ping dies at 109

Left, right and faithful unite to demand human control over AI

Basilica bust re-attributed to Michelangelo after centuries in obscurity

Are US attacks on Iran, assassination of Khamenei legal?

US Congress considers moves to curtail Trump’s war powers

Travellers recall sleepless nights after return from Gulf

AI disinformation turns Nepal elections into ‘digital battleground’

Five members of Somali family killed in Finland

One in three EU women face violence: survey

Father of teenage Georgia school shooter found guilty of murder

Mideast war could delay US arms to Ukraine, Poland says

US Homeland Security chief grilled over immigration crackdown

Flowers, music and soldiers at funeral of Mexican drug lord

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded

Special flights to evacuate travellers stranded in Middle East

UNSC meeting stresses need to protect children in war zones

Palestinian stories to feature at the Academy Awards

Israel creating buffer zone in Lebanon, troops seize new positions

Merz meets Trump

France to upgrade nuclear deterrent to ‘protect’ Europe