New York, March 11: The blockage in the Strait of Hormuz has underscored the global importance of two key Middle East oil pipelines- Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline-both designed to bypass the vital shipping chokepoint. These pipelines provide the only alternative routes capable of transporting significant…
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Washington, March 10, 2026: The US military reportedly burned through $5.6 billion worth of weapons in just the first 48 hours of its operations against Iran, according to a report by the Washington Post. This figure reflects the cost of munitions alone and does not include the broader expenses associated with troop deployments, aircraft, or…
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Tehran, March 10: Iran has witnessed extensive internet disruptions throughout 2026, with connectivity restrictions affecting the country for a significant portion of the year, according to a recent report by digital monitoring organisations. The findings indicate that nationwide shutdowns and severe network restrictions have repeatedly limited access to the global internet, leaving millions of users…
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Dubai/Washington, March 10, 2026: Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Tuesday as Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and several Gulf nations, further deepening a conflict that has already shaken global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider regional war. Air raid sirens sounded early Tuesday…
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Washington, March 10: Some senior advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump are urging him to explore a strategy to wind down the ongoing conflict with Iran, amid concerns that a prolonged military campaign could trigger political fallout and rising energy costs. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, several members within the administration have…
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Beirut, March 10: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes on facilities associated with Al‑Qard Al‑Hassan Association in Lebanon, according to Israeli military officials. The IDF said the operation was aimed at infrastructure used by the financial body, which it alleges serves as an economic arm of Hezbollah. Israeli authorities claim the association helps…
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Washington/Tehran, March 9: A fresh point of disagreement has reportedly emerged between the United States and Israel after Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Iran, creating massive fires and heavy smoke across parts of Tehran. The attacks appear to have caught officials in Washington off guard, raising concerns about the broader impact of…
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Chicago, March 9: Global crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, crossing the 114-dollar mark per barrel for the first time in nearly four years as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupted energy production and shipping routes across West Asia. The benchmark Brent Crude jumped more than 23 percent to move past 114 dollars per…
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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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