Islamabad, March 7: The government of Pakistan has announced a steep increase in petrol and diesel prices, raising both by PKR 55 per litre, the largest single hike in the country’s history. The decision was taken late at night amid concerns over global oil supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia. Following…
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Dubai/Riyadh/Tehran, March 7: Amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, loud explosions were reported in the skies above Dubai late Friday, triggering panic near the city’s main aviation hub, Dubai International Airport. Witnesses said they heard a powerful blast and saw smoke trails in the sky, prompting speculation that the incident…
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Tehran/Tel Aviv, March 6: Multiple explosions were reported across several Iranian cities on Friday as Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes, further escalating the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Witnesses in Tehran said powerful blasts shook buildings and were heard across different parts of the capital as bombardments intensified overnight.…
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New Delhi/Washington, March 6: The United States has granted India a 30-day temporary waiver allowing Indian refineries to continue purchasing certain shipments of Russian oil, as escalating tensions in West Asia raise fears of a global energy price surge. The waiver was announced by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the measure only permits…
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Doha, March 5, 2026: Qatar’s defense authorities have successfully intercepted a missile attack after fresh explosions were reported in the capital, Doha, earlier today. Security forces confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and airspace monitoring remains on high alert. The incidents come amid rising regional tensions following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian…
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Dubai, March 5, 2026: Indian billionaire and jewelry magnate Joy Alukkas, who oversees one of the world’s largest family-owned jewelry chains, expects Gold prices to continue their upward trend over the next few years, driven by geopolitical and economic turbulence. Speaking from Dubai during a period of heightened regional tensions, including US-Israeli strikes on Iran…
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Tehran/Jerusalem, March 5: Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Iran warned that it could target a key nuclear installation in Israel if attempts are made to overthrow the Iranian government amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. Iranian officials stated that any move aimed at regime change in Tehran could…
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Tehran | March 2, 2026: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that recent missile and drone strikes across parts of the Gulf were not the outcome of a new political order from Tehran, but rather actions carried out under previously issued military directives. In remarks to Al Jazeera, Araghchi addressed the attack on the…
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Tehran/Jerusalem:Israel has initiated military operations against Iran, marking an abrupt escalation in long‑running regional tensions as negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme faltered. Officials in Jerusalem say the offensive was conducted in collaboration with the United States, signaling a coordinated response to what both nations consider a growing strategic threat. The strikes, described by Israeli Defence…
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Washington | February 27, 2026: US President Donald Trump has sent a significant military deployment to the region near Iran following his warnings to Tehran, raising fears of a potential conflict. This comes after reports that Iran’s government violently suppressed protests in January, resulting in approximately 20,000 deaths. Trump pledged support to the demonstrators and…
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