Bahrain authorities arrest 6 Asians, including 5 Pakistanis, for allegedly filming, sharing videos of Iran’s attacks

The videos were circulated through the suspects’ social media accounts, “contributing to misleading public opinion and spreading fear among citizens" police statement says.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 10:21pm

War Diary Day 10: Iran’s new leader, escalating war and endgame questions

The pattern that is emerging suggests a gradual shift in the dynamics of the war.

Published 09 Mar, 2026 06:24pm

FO calls on international community to take ‘urgent’ action to end Israeli aggression in Lebanon

A total of 486 people have been killed in the war so far, according to WHO; FO says Israel’s recent actions could "further exacerbate the ongoing security situation".

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 11:53pm

In phone call with Bahrain’s FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan’s call for de-escalation in Iran war

Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s solidarity with Bahrain and its people; the two underscore the need for efforts for peace and stability.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:54pm

Second Pakistani killed in UAE due to falling debris from aerial interception amid ongoing Iran-US-Israel war

Debris fell onto a vehicle in Dubai's Al Barsha area, resulting in death of a Pakistani driver, say authorities; PM Shehbaz expresses grief, says diplomatic missions in UAE are in close contact with Dubai authorities to facilitate repatriation.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 05:52pm

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’

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

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

War Diary Day 8: Raging conflict, cautious diplomacy

Iran is combining diplomatic signalling toward neighbouring states with continued asymmetric pressure on American and Israeli assets.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 06:25pm

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

War Diary Day 7: Less of a quick military campaign, more a prolonged test of endurance

Latest estimates circulating in Washington suggest that sustaining the war is costing between $6-7 billion a day.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 06:29pm

Some wealthy Asians look to move Dubai assets closer to home on Iran war fears

Dubai has emerged in recent years as a preferred wealth hub for entrepreneurs and rich families in Asia, mainly from China, as they look to take advantage of its favourable policies.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:29pm

Qatar energy minister warns Iran war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks: report

“If this war continues for a few weeks, GDP growth around the world will be impacted," says Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi.

Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:05pm

War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways

The war that began six days ago as a concentrated blow against Iran’s leadership and military is now starting to resemble something more open-ended.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 05:54pm

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

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

The economic theatre has widened faster than the military one.

Published 04 Mar, 2026 11:10pm

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’

"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

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

Published 04 Mar, 2026 04:58pm

Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US Centcom says

All six crew members ejected from the aircraft safely were recovered and are in stable condition, the central command says.

Published 02 Mar, 2026 04:59pm