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E-Paper | June 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia launches new national carrier Riyadh Air despite Middle East conflict, delays

Saudi Arabia launches new national carrier Riyadh Air despite Middle East conflict, delays

Airline aims to help turn Riyadh into a global hub rivalling Dubai; CEO says Saudi capital "less affected" by attacks.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 02:26pm

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Iran war fuels political backlash, inflation debate in the US

Iran war fuels political backlash, inflation debate in the US

Economist Heather Long warns that inflation is so high it is "erasing all wage gains".

Published 10 Jun, 2026 11:45pm

Pakistan urges US, Iran to 'give peace a little more chance' amid fresh round of hostilities

Pakistan urges US, Iran to 'give peace a little more chance' amid fresh round of hostilities

At UNSC, Pakistan's envoy says “events of the last few days have amply underscored the fragility of the situation, the risk of escalation and the need for diplomatic efforts to come to fruition".

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:37pm

Google Cloud outage in India after third-party data centre fire triggers shutdown

Google Cloud outage in India after third-party data centre fire triggers shutdown

Incident affects network traffic from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and nearby regions, causing periods of elevated latency.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 01:26pm

Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts along Afghan border, kills 26 militants: minister

Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts along Afghan border, kills 26 militants: minister

Information minister says four targets completely destroyed, including a training centre, a hideout, and an ammunition cache belonging to terrorists.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 06:01pm

Branded Content

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

K&N's SmartCooking Recipes: Pancake Sliders

Fun and tasty pancake sliders layered with crispy nuggets, fried egg, fresh salad and creamy sauces for a playful twist on a classic snack.

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink launches Hisense in Pakistan, ushering in a new era for consumer electronics nationwide

Airlink Communication Limited, Pakistan’s leading technology manufacturer and distributor, has formally launched Hisense in Pakistan,

The superpower that keeps failing in wars

The superpower that keeps failing in wars

Indian economy, govt finances see mounting costs from Iran war

Indian economy, govt finances see mounting costs from Iran war

Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts

Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts

Highlights

French brand Diptyque is selling 'mosquito coils' for Rs15,000 and we really don't know what to say

Tribeca Festival apologises after backlash over red carpet joke about sexual assault of Palestinians

Tribeca Festival apologises after backlash over red carpet joke about sexual assault of Palestinians

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame, passes away at 72

Anthony Head, of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame, passes away at 72

With a net worth of $2bn, Taylor Swift is the richest female musician in history

With a net worth of $2bn, Taylor Swift is the richest female musician in history

From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran Guards say four major targets attacked in Jordan, including F-35 fighter nests, as well as bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 10:40am

Anthropic rolls out public version of Mythos without cybersecurity capability

Anthropic rolls out public version of Mythos without cybersecurity capability

The new Claude Fable 5 is the most powerful model Anthropic has ever made for wider use, the startup says.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 12:22pm

UK, allies slap sanctions against Israeli network over violence in occupied West Bank

UK, allies slap sanctions against Israeli network over violence in occupied West Bank

UN commission finds Israeli troops protect settlers during attacks on Palestinians in West Bank.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:53am

Israeli ministers call for bombing Beirut after Hezbollah attacks

Israeli ministers call for bombing Beirut after Hezbollah attacks

Ministers want more territory be occupied, women and children detained, accuse Hezbollah of attempting to drag Tel Aviv into war.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:57am

Turkiye’s main opposition party in doldrums as rival leaders hold rallies

Turkiye’s main opposition party in doldrums as rival leaders hold rallies

Republican People’s Party strife can boost Erdogan’s prospects of extending his rule beyond two decades.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 08:02am

South Asia

Google Cloud outage in India after third-party data centre fire triggers shutdown

Google Cloud outage in India after third-party data centre fire triggers shutdown

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

India's key objectives in Afghanistan solely driven by singular goal of destabilising Pakistan, envoy tells UNSC

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

In pictures: 'Cockroaches' descend on New Delhi as party of social media fame stages protest

In pictures: 'Cockroaches' descend on New Delhi as party of social media fame stages protest

Middle East

Saudi Arabia launches new national carrier Riyadh Air despite Middle East conflict, delays

Saudi Arabia launches new national carrier Riyadh Air despite Middle East conflict, delays

Pakistan urges US, Iran to 'give peace a little more chance' amid fresh round of hostilities

Pakistan urges US, Iran to 'give peace a little more chance' amid fresh round of hostilities

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran targets American bases in Jordan and the Gulf after fresh US strikes near Hormuz

Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of harsher attacks if strikes on Lebanon persist

Newspaper

US judge sentences ex-Taliban commander to 42 years in jail

Six hostages found dead in Manipur

UN describes UK violence against immigrants as ‘shocking’

Sri Lanka’s spy chief accused of ‘directing’ Easter bombings

IAEA asks Iran to ‘declare enriched uranium stocks’

World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub

Erdogan calls Israel’s attacks on Lebanon a threat to Turkiye

UN to send mission to Lebanon for collecting abuse evidence

Amnesty accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing of West Bank Bedouin

Over 1,000 migrants rescued off Mauritania

Appeals for calm after Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls

Nordic-Baltic leaders back Ukraine’s Nato membership

Pentagon accuses BYD, Baidu, Alibaba of aiding China’s military

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin freed after royal pardon

After Anthropic, OpenAI files for IPO as AI giants head to market

Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital

Turkiye’s main opposition party in doldrums as rival leaders hold rallies

Velociraptor cousin had a taste for birds

Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament

COP31 host unveils ‘electrification’ priority for climate talks

Ex-UN HR chief becomes Canada’s head of state

Pope urges action on ‘tragic drama’ of migration

Starmer tells tech firms to stop circulating nude images

India detains, deports 5,000 Bangladeshis