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UNSC adopts resolution against Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations; Tehran decries ‘blatant misuse’ of Security Council

UNSC adopts resolution against Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations; Tehran decries ‘blatant misuse’ of Security Council

Pakistan among 13 nations that vote in favour of the resolution, notes that it is “not immune from these attacks”; US vetoes Russia's resolution calling for de-escalation in the Middle East.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 03:11am

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Updated 12 Mar, 2026 07:41am

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

NYT reports that US Central Command officers created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defence Intelligence Agency.

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Three brothers of Iraqi origin arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

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Police say they are not ruling out suspects' links to “criminal networks”.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 12:04am

China warns US AI military use can create ‘Terminator’ world

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Defence ministry spokesperson says such choices not only erode ethical restraints and accountability in wars, but also risk technological runaway.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 04:56pm

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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.

Fatima Fertilizer launches Sarsabz Tabeer: Seeds of Change campaign on International Women’s Day to celebrate women in agriculture

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The campaign recognizes the resilience, strength and unwavering dedication of women working across the agricultural value chain.

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

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War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

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What international media had to say about the appointment of Iran’s new supreme leader

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Meet 10-year-old Max Alexander, the youngest designer to showcase at Paris Fashion Week

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Punch the monkey reportedly isn’t being bullied anymore

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US tariff reprieve sparks scramble and scepticism in China’s export hubs

US tariff reprieve sparks scramble and scepticism in China’s export hubs

Bangladesh’s Tangail sari is fighting for survival

Bangladesh’s Tangail sari is fighting for survival

Latin American literary great Alfredo Echenique dies at 87

Latin American literary great Alfredo Echenique dies at 87

Indonesia moves to ban social media apps, Roblox for children under 16

Indonesia moves to ban social media apps, Roblox for children under 16

White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade

White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade

Driver taken into custody and is being interviewed by the Secret Service.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 08:17pm

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

State television had called the new supreme leader a “wounded veteran of the Ramazan war” without giving details.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 03:59pm

US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy after classified briefing

US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy after classified briefing

Senator Chris Murphy claims neither Iranian regime change, nor destroying N-weapons among Trump's listed war goals.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 04:27pm

‘No matter what, no matter when’: PM’s spokesperson reiterates support for Saudi Arabia ‘before it is needed’

‘No matter what, no matter when’: PM’s spokesperson reiterates support for Saudi Arabia ‘before it is needed’

Mosharraf Zaidi says Saudi Arabia has already made arrangements to support Pakistan's oil supply chain stability.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 03:24pm

US military spending on Iran conflict hits billions

US military spending on Iran conflict hits billions

Munitions expenditure reach $5.6 billion to $6bn in just the opening days of the conflict, multiple news outlets report.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 09:11am

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Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

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‘Mortgaged to American interests’: US approval for Russian oil sparks outrage from Indian opposition

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Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

Indian Air Force says fighter jet on training mission crashed in Assam

US Navy relying more on Indian ports amid Iran conflict: former US official

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Middle East

UNSC adopts resolution against Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations; Tehran decries ‘blatant misuse’ of Security Council

UNSC adopts resolution against Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations; Tehran decries ‘blatant misuse’ of Security Council

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

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South Africa summons US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’

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