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E-Paper | March 08, 2026

Israeli army says 3,400 strikes conducted on Iran since war began

Israeli army says 3,400 strikes conducted on Iran since war began

Tehran apologises to neighbours as war with US, Israel enters second week; says it will attack Gulf states only if strikes originate from their territory.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:32am

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Mideast airlines begin cautious flight resumption amid regional tensions

Mideast airlines begin cautious flight resumption amid regional tensions

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai lead restart; Dubai’s two major airports reopen; some airlines resume flights between Mideast and Pakistan.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 08:01am

Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

Stages rare helicopter raid deep into Bekaa Valley, killing 41; UN, Ghana condemn "war crime" attack that wounded three peacekeepers.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:43am

Canadian PM Carney supports removing ex-prince Andrew from succession over ‘deplorable’ behaviour

Canadian PM Carney supports removing ex-prince Andrew from succession over ‘deplorable’ behaviour

"I certainly think his actions are deplorable and have caused him to be stripped of his royal titles," says Canadian PM.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 08:11am

Pakistani found guilty of ‘Iran-linked plot to kill Trump’

Pakistani found guilty of ‘Iran-linked plot to kill Trump’

Asif Raza Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a government official in the US, prosecutors say.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Branded Content

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

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.

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on ‘feeling’

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on ‘feeling’

As Iran war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles — and stress

As Iran war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles — and stress

Highlights

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge doesn’t even pretend to be ‘based on true events’

The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge doesn’t even pretend to be ‘based on true events’

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

This Pakistani says he was ‘enjoying the explosions when made to leave Iran’ and X is both amused and worried

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

Arooj Aftab features alongside Arctic Monkeys, Olivia Rodrigo on album to benefit kids affected by war

Buddy Guy reflects on his blues legacy as Sinners takes centre stage at Oscars

Buddy Guy reflects on his blues legacy as Sinners takes centre stage at Oscars

Priyanka Chopra and Kumail Nanjiani among presenters for this year’s Oscars ceremony

Priyanka Chopra and Kumail Nanjiani among presenters for this year’s Oscars ceremony

Bella Hadid urges support for civilians in Iran as US–Israel strikes escalate

Bella Hadid urges support for civilians in Iran as US–Israel strikes escalate

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

Sale fast-tracks 12,000 thousand-pound bomb bodies in $152m deal.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 07:49am

‘They are extremely accurate’: Trump offers Latin American leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels

‘They are extremely accurate’: Trump offers Latin American leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels

Says Cuba is "in its last moments of life”; advocates tough action by allies against organised crime blighting the region.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 11:30pm

‘He has inspired us all’: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah unseats former Nepal PM in own constituency

‘He has inspired us all’: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah unseats former Nepal PM in own constituency

The 35-year-old’s party is also seemingly headed for a landslide victory nationally.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 07:36pm

Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them: President Pezeshkian

Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them: President Pezeshkian

Iran's enemies “must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves,” president says.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 02:40pm

CDF Munir discusses Iranian attacks in meeting with Saudi defence minister

CDF Munir discusses Iranian attacks in meeting with Saudi defence minister

Saudi minister urges Iran to “exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation”.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 12:57pm

South Asia

‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

US Navy relying more on Indian ports amid Iran conflict: former US official

US Navy relying more on Indian ports amid Iran conflict: former US official

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

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

Middle East

Mideast airlines begin cautious flight resumption amid regional tensions

Mideast airlines begin cautious flight resumption amid regional tensions

Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of ‘heavy price’

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

Newspaper

Tornados tear thru central US, leave eight dead

Global warming has seen ‘significant’ acceleration since 2015, study finds

Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to ‘international law’

Russian strikes kill 12 across Ukraine

US suspects China in breach of FBI surveillance network

Venezuela suffers world’s highest inflation at 475 per cent

Expert hopes China will embrace brain-computer tech in 3-5 years

Ukraine’s interceptor drone makers look at exports to Gulf

US faces assaults on democracy daily, says Obama

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on ‘feeling’

40 political parties dissolved in Guinea

Israeli settlers kill one in West Bank

China ‘clearly aware’ of economic risks, vows to boost spending

Anthropic vows court fight in row with Pentagon

Russia, Ukraine exchange 300 prisoners each

Philippines shifts to four-day work week

Wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home

Xbox confirms new console in the works

Trump’s Iran strategy survives challenge in Congress

Alleged B’deshi child abuser brought to US from Malaysia

Gulf countries reviewing US investments amid Iran war

Colombo deplores war deaths, houses Iran sailors

Anti-obesity drug could cost just $3 per month: study

German group Axel Springer buys Telegraph