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E-Paper | March 15, 2026

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

Under India’s chairmanship, the expanded bloc has remained silent; Pezeshkian, Araghchi urge Indian counterparts to spearhead a "strong and constructive" intervention.

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 07:28am

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War escalates as US strikes Iran’s energy lifeline

War escalates as US strikes Iran’s energy lifeline

US bombs Kharg Island, key to 90pc of oil exports; Tehran warns it will target any facility in region linked to US.

Published 15 Mar, 2026 07:37am

Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push

Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push

Death toll for paramedics this month rises to 31 after clinic bombing.

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 08:01am

Trump administration slams CNN over Iran war coverage

Trump administration slams CNN over Iran war coverage

Pete Hegseth calls reporting "patently ridiculous"; Thompson says network will keep reporting "the truth".

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 08:10am

Hamas urges Iran to spare neighbours from bombings

Hamas urges Iran to spare neighbours from bombings

Palestinian group affirms Tehran’s right to retaliate against "Zionist aggression"; calls for immediate international action to halt wider conflict.

Updated 15 Mar, 2026 08:05am

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Chery Master Pakistan expands nationwide 3S dealership network: 10 operational, 20 planned by 2027

Chery Master Pakistan expands nationwide 3S dealership network: 10 operational, 20 planned by 2027

The nationwide dealership network includes 8 dealerships across six major cities, with two additional dealerships launching in the coming month, expanding the network to 10 dealerships nationwide.

Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

This article explores Cardiogen’s molecular characteristics, theorised mechanisms of action and its possible relevance across multiple research domains.

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

This year, Master MoltyFoam used the occasion to highlight the importance of support in sports by launching an initiative focused on encouraging young female athletes in Pakistan.

War Diary Day 15: Strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island escalate energy war

War Diary Day 15: Strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island escalate energy war

Even if the missiles cease tomorrow, the Middle Eastern landscape has changed forever

Even if the missiles cease tomorrow, the Middle Eastern landscape has changed forever

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

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How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Who is Banksy: the identity of the world’s most famous graffiti artist is finally revealed

Who is Banksy: the identity of the world’s most famous graffiti artist is finally revealed

Casting directors finally get their due at the Oscars

Casting directors finally get their due at the Oscars

This Dubai exhibition wants visitors to see Urdu as art, not just language

This Dubai exhibition wants visitors to see Urdu as art, not just language

US lawmakers call for investigation into the killing of slain Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

US lawmakers call for investigation into the killing of slain Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

Indian author Arundhati Roy ‘unequivocally’ stands with Iran in the face of US-Israeli attacks

Indian author Arundhati Roy ‘unequivocally’ stands with Iran in the face of US-Israeli attacks

Trump claims ‘many countries’ will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump claims ‘many countries’ will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Says he hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others will send ships to the area.

Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:21pm

India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

Activist says "commitment to Ladakh remains unchanged" but activisim will "require clarity, unity, and sincere dialogue".

Published 14 Mar, 2026 04:41pm

Musk says Tesla’s mega AI chip fab project to launch in 7 days

Musk says Tesla’s mega AI chip fab project to launch in 7 days

Tesla is designing its fifth-generation artificial intelligence chip to power its autonomous ambitions.

Published 14 Mar, 2026 07:48pm

China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

China urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

Further use of force would only complicate the situation and intensify tensions, FM Wang says.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 03:55pm

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Trip scheduled for March 31 to April 2; US treasury secretary due to meet with Chinese vice premier in Paris this weekend.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 02:37pm

South Asia

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

India frees Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls

Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls

Middle East

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS

Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push

Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push

Hamas urges Iran to spare neighbours from bombings

Hamas urges Iran to spare neighbours from bombings

Trump claims ‘many countries’ will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Trump claims ‘many countries’ will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

Newspaper

US assures of ‘reliable’ energy supply to Asia-Pacific

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Pyongyang fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-S. Korea military drills

Harry and Meghan attack ‘deranged’ new book

Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist

Israeli bombing claims six lives in Gaza

German philosopher Jurgen Habermas passes away at 96

Five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Swiss reject US overflight requests linked to Iran

Microchip reveals horse meat served at Turkish soup kitchen

New Nepal govt faces same old challenges

Former CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines arrested

Mysterious steel cylinder disrupts traffic in Japan

US, Cuba open talks amid Trump’s threats

‘Talking drum’ looted by France returns to Ivory Coast

Takaichi to be ‘candid’ with Trump as war hurts Japan

How will waiver of US oil sanctions help Russia?

Formula One races in Bahrain, Saudi ‘cancelled or postponed’

Which Khamenei family members died in air strikes?

Nato trains in Arctic, sending signal to Russia

Four held after arson attack on synagogue in Rotterdam

Man arrested in Iran for running Starlink network

UK to speed up development of nuclear power