TEHRAN / WASHINGTON / BEIJING: The ongoing military and diplomatic conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has pushed global politics to a critical inflection point. Following a leadership transition in Iran, China, Russia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, and Oman have officially announced their support for the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei — a move that…
Trade through the Middle East’s biggest port has been hit hard since Iran began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most important global shipping routes. Oil prices rose to a peak of $120 (£89.2) a barrel on Monday and experts have told the BBC they are worried about a…
MANAMA: Bahrain’s intelligence agency has arrested an Indian national accused of passing sensitive information to Israel’s spy agency, Mossad. The detained individual has been identified as Nitin Mohan, a telecommunications engineer by profession.According to initial reports, the accused allegedly provided Mossad with sensitive geographical data, photographs, and videos of key strategic locations within Bahrain. Intelligence…
KARACHI: Four large cargo vessels carrying a combined 250 million litres of petrol have successfully docked at Port Qasim, bolstering the country’s petroleum reserves. Port authorities confirmed that all four ships have anchored safely and the offloading process has been set in motion.Port officials further revealed that a fifth vessel, carrying 55,000 tonnes of petrol,…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has flatly refused to reduce petrol prices, delivering a blow to millions of Pakistanis who had been expecting relief following a decline in global oil prices. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik stated that while petroleum product prices have fallen internationally, the prevailing conditions mean there is unlikely to be any significant…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has publicly attributed responsibility for the decision to strike Iran to his special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump made the disclosure during a press conference held in Florida.Trump stated that the situation regarding Iran had moved rapidly to a point of no return….
Offices to remain closed on Friday, Saturday & Sunday — Cabinet DivisionFederal employees will now work Monday through Thursday only. Friday has been declared a full official holiday under the new Cabinet Division notification.
Bahraini authorities arrested six foreign nationals accused of disseminating content related to Iranian military attacks. Cases filed under cybercrime and national security laws; both embassies have pledged consular assistance.
Islamabad, March 10, 2026 – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended congratulations to Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, on assuming his responsibilities, while also offering heartfelt condolences for the martyrdom of his father, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei۔In a letter released by the Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif expressed the deep sorrow of…
