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E-Paper | March 06, 2026

Congress calls into question India’s autonomy following US approval for Russian oil

Congress calls into question India’s autonomy following US approval for Russian oil

Criticism comes in response to US temporarily easing economic sanctions against Russia to allow Russian oil currently stranded at sea to be sold to India.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 03:49pm

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Trump’s Iran strategy survives congressional challenge as he signals role in Tehran succession

Trump’s Iran strategy survives congressional challenge as he signals role in Tehran succession

The resolution, introduced by lawmakers from both parties, sought to reassert Congress’s authority under the Constitution to approve acts of war.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 02:11pm

US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say

US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say

“The onus is on the forces that carried out the attack to investigate it,” says UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:11am

Justice Department releases missing Epstein records containing sexual allegations against Trump

Justice Department releases missing Epstein records containing sexual allegations against Trump

Justice Department cautions that some of the documents include “untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump”.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 01:33pm

Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians

Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians

Country’s largest Muslim group Nahdlatul Ulama says Indonesia’s government can use board to encourage de-escalation in the Middle East.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 11:21am

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.

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

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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

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

Singer Britney Spears released after being arrested for driving while intoxicated

Singer Britney Spears released after being arrested for driving while intoxicated

Netflix releases trailer for K-pop group BTS’ reunion concert livestream

Netflix releases trailer for K-pop group BTS’ reunion concert livestream

Pakistani man claims Iran ‘forced him’ into plot to kill Trump

Pakistani man claims Iran ‘forced him’ into plot to kill Trump

Prosecutors reject Merchant’s claim of duress, cite lack of evidence to support ‘coercion’ defence.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:06am

While raining bombs, Trump wants to pick new Iran leader

While raining bombs, Trump wants to pick new Iran leader

“Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” he says.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 07:43am

Military force is the only way to defeat drug cartels: US

Military force is the only way to defeat drug cartels: US

Policy has unnerved some traditional US partners in Latin America.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:40am

China boosts military spending with eye on US, Taiwan

China boosts military spending with eye on US, Taiwan

China has maintained a steady increase in military spending of around 7-8pc each year since 2016.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:46am

Disinformation is the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

Disinformation is the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

Report cites numerous recent examples of harmful information hampering crisis response.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:29am

South Asia

Congress calls into question India’s autonomy following US approval for Russian oil

Congress calls into question India’s autonomy following US approval for Russian oil

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

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

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

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

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

Newspaper

Nepalis vote ‘enthusiastically’ in first post-uprising polls

Trump sacks Noem after uproar over $220m ad blitz

Military force is the only way to defeat drug cartels: US

China boosts military spending with eye on US, Taiwan

Google opens AI centre as Berlin defends reliance on US tech

Disinformation is the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

US seeks Ukraine’s support to fend off Iranian drones

Trump incites Kurds to rebel against Iran

Indian Air Force jet crashes in Assam

Britney Spears detained for driving intoxicated

Anglican bishops oppose first woman leader

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