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E-Paper | March 11, 2026

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

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

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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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

Branded Content

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

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

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

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Women in Thar: Breaking barriers, transforming lives

Thar Foundation has enabled hundreds of women to step into roles that once seemed unimaginable.

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL Home Financing

The initiative enables aspiring homeowners to purchase property through formal banking channels instead of paying the full amount upfront.

War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

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

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

It is evident that the US has underestimated Iran’s ability to resist

It is evident that the US has underestimated Iran’s ability to resist

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

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

Punch the monkey reportedly isn’t being bullied anymore

Punch the monkey reportedly isn’t being bullied anymore

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

Trump touts US oil refinery deal with India’s energy giant Reliance Industries

Trump touts US oil refinery deal with India’s energy giant Reliance Industries

US president calls Brownsville refinery "historic $300 billion dollar deal"; it will be the first refinery built on Gulf of Mexico since 1970s.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 10:53am

Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait blocked as long as war continues

Iran vows to keep Hormuz strait blocked as long as war continues

Energy secretary claims US Navy escorted ship through ‘troubled waters’, later deletes X post.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 07:38am

Troops guard Bangladesh depots after oil riots

Troops guard Bangladesh depots after oil riots

India tightens gas supplies over Mideast war.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:21am

Greenpeace activists storm stage at France’s nuclear summit

Greenpeace activists storm stage at France’s nuclear summit

France is hosting the second world nuclear energy summit on Tuesday, where world leaders will meet to discuss and promote nuclear power.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:23am

Danish Supreme Court opens case on arms sales to Israel

Danish Supreme Court opens case on arms sales to Israel

Copenhagen says Scandinavian country’s position on export control is "in accordance with applicable EU and international law obligations".

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 08:34am

South Asia

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

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

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

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

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

Middle East

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

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

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

‘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’

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Greenpeace activists storm stage at France’s nuclear summit

Troops guard Bangladesh depots after oil riots

Afghanistan designated ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’

Russian strikes kill four, wound 16 in Ukraine

China starts year with booming trade, despite drop in US exports

Musk worth $839bn in Forbes list

Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for return of stagflation

Merz terms West Bank settlement project ‘big mistake’

Danish Supreme Court opens case on arms sales to Israel

Latin American literary great Alfredo Echenique dies at 87

Probe launched into fireball that hit German home

Syria picks Kurdish military official as minister

Austria claims dismantling people-smuggling network

Israel using white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW

Strategic oil reserves on the table as G7 meets

EU lawmakers set to greenlight ‘return hubs’ for migrants

Antarctic sea ice improves after years of extreme lows

Small anti-war minority finds itself isolated in Israel

Shots fired at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beverly Hills home

Istanbul’s jailed mayor goes on trial in graft case

Anthropic takes US govt to court over ‘security risk’ designation

Australia grants asylum to Iran’s women footballers

Charles urged to cancel US visit

Ukraine’s assets