Tokyo/ Canberra — March 16, 2026President Donald Trump’s ambitious plan to assemble an international naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has hit a wall of refusals, as one major ally after another declined to send warships to the contested waterway on the 16th day of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.Japan and Australia confirmed…
Dubai — March 16, 2026UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has delivered a powerful and inspiring message about life, leadership, and perseverance, saying that life is full of challenges and every hardship teaches a person something valuable, ultimately making them stronger.In an interview, Sheikh Mohammed said he deliberately…
Islamabad — March 16, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Federal Minister for Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs and President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, at the Prime Minister’s Office today.During the meeting, Engineer Amir Muqam briefed the Prime Minister on the latest progress of public…
Islamabad — March 16, 2026Amid rising fuel prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Pakistani government has announced a substantial relief package for its low-income citizens, approving a Rs23 billion subsidy specifically targeting motorcycle and rickshaw owners across the country.Secretary Petroleum briefed the Senate Committee that the government has decided to allocate Rs23…
Washington / Beijing / Brussels — March 16, 2026The Iran war’s third week has opened a new diplomatic front, as President Trump escalates pressure on global allies to join a naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz — only to face a wall of reluctance from Europe and a calculated dodge from China.Trump, writing…
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Amid high security alert in the federal capital due to the ongoing war situation between Iran and Israel, Islamabad Police has released its performance report for the last 24 hours.According to the report, comprehensive checking of 1,627 individuals and 5,417 vehicles and motorcycles was carried out in various zones of…
Islamabad, March 16, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over an important review meeting to assess measures for economic stability and providing relief to the public in view of the ongoing global tensions.The Prime Minister stated that consultations are continuing for further steps to provide relief to the people in light of the…
Vatican City, March 16, 2026 – The head of the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV, has voiced deep concern over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States. He has appealed to all parties to declare an immediate ceasefire and return to negotiations.In his address, Pope Leo XIV said, “It…
Tehran / Dubai — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that it has launched a fresh wave of retaliatory strikes using hypersonic missiles and explosive drones against U.S. and Israeli-linked targets across the region.The operation reportedly involved around 10 Fattah and Qadr missiles aimed specifically at the U.S. Al-Dhafra Air Base in…
Canberra, Australia — Three additional members of Iran’s women’s national football team have decided to abandon their asylum claims in Australia and return to Iran, Australian authorities confirmed on Sunday.The development leaves only three players from the original group of seven who will remain in Australia. The seven athletes had sought sanctuary during the Women’s…
