Israel Iran Conflict
Dubai is no longer insulated by a magic bubble.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 09:49am
“The command investigation will take as long as necessary to address all the matters surrounding this incident,” says Pete Hegseth.
Updated 14 Mar, 2026 01:02am
As war in the Middle East convulses global oil markets, Pakistan faces a stark choice between shielding consumers from fuel price shocks and meeting its commitments to the IMF.
Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:01am
PAKISTAN has to maintain a delicate balance where the geopolitics of the US-Israeli aggression against Iran are...
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 09:24am
The deaths add to the seven US service members who have been killed as part of US attacks on Iran.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 11:07pm
US Central Command (Centcom) says it has lost a KC-135 refuelling aircraft in “friendly airspace” during its war on...
Published 13 Mar, 2026 03:36am
In first remarks, Iran’s new supreme leader vows to avenge martyrs, keep Strait of Hormuz closed.
Updated 13 Mar, 2026 03:32am
Jamming and spoofing, used as a defensive tactic against missiles and drones, are to blame for GPS inaccuracies, say experts.
Published 12 Mar, 2026 08:39pm
"Our principal position on issues regarding sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter ... is respected in all regional capitals," FO spokesperson says.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:24pm
Regional states need to sit down and talk. They must also pledge and work towards collective security.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:21am
Petroline ramps up activity to bypass Hormuz blockage.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:12am
Pakistan among 13 nations that voted in favour of the resolution, notes that it is “not immune from these attacks”; US vetoes Russia's resolution calling for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Updated 12 Mar, 2026 03:11am
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup," says the sports minister.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 11:28pm
NYT reports that US Central Command officers created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defence Intelligence Agency.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 11:25pm
“There is no petrol at the depot for the past four days,” says one tanker driver.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 02:42pm
Senator Chris Murphy claims neither Iranian regime change, nor destroying N-weapons among Trump's listed war goals.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 04:27pm
The longer the war continues, the more difficult it will be for the US to extricate itself from it.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:12am
Market reacting to possibility that Strait of Hormuz could reopen, says Lipow Oil Associates founder.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:50am
The sinking of IRIS Dena — unarmed, post-exercise, in a neutral state’s waters — exposed a doctrine of impunity, and the quiet death of the rules-based order.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:19pm
PM defends "difficult decision" on fuel prices, says global oil market "not in Pakistan’s hands".
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:00am
US president calls Mojtaba’s appointment "bad idea"; says war could be "over soon".
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:45am
Hamas confirms talks ‘frozen’; meeting with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators cancelled.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:05am
Says mission would be aimed at escorting container ships and tankers in order to gradually reopen the strait.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 08:10am
The political calculation in Tehran was simple — the country cannot afford a leadership vacuum.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:07am
Lebanese parliament postpones legislative elections for two years; Lebanese president suggests full truce, direct talks.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 07:58am
Lessons have not been learnt from past US interventions that ended in disaster.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:45am
Who stands to gain in the war against Iran?
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 10:02am
While there is little doubt that Iran is involved in many of the retaliatory attacks, the facts raise suspicions that another player may be at work.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:27am
Trump has been vague about both the reason for entering a war with Iran and the objectives being pursued.
Published 07 Mar, 2026 12:00pm
Saudi minister urges Iran to “exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation”.
Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:57pm
