Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
Conflict enters seventh day as Qatar intercepts a drone targeting a US base and Trump dismisses Khamenei’s son as a 'lightweight'
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Spotlight
US vs Iran: Battle of Dollars And Defense
Iran is launching low-cost drones while the United States and its allies are firing expensive interceptor missiles to stop them
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Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China watch from afar
Analysts say Russia and China stay on the sidelines as intervening for Iran against the United States and Israel would bring high costs, limited gains and unpredictable risks
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War with Iran faces mounting skepticism among Americans and US allies
Kamran Khan says divisions at home and in Europe are complicating Washington’s strategy in Iran conflict
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Shorts
Gulf states can weather Hormuz closure within ratings: Fitch
Credit agency says Kuwait and Qatar best placed to absorb shock; Bahrain and Iraq face greater pressure
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UAE's financial sector is resilient, central bank says after Iranian air attacks
The capital adequacy ratio currently stands at 17%, while liquidity coverage ratio exceeds 146.6%, says central bank governor
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Pakistan weighs energy alternatives after QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG
Analysts say a mix of coal, indigenous gas and fuel oil could buffer the impact, but warn prolonged disruption risks broader energy crisis
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Middle East aviation chaos tests airlines, airports and insurers
Over 1.5 million passengers affected as hub airports seize up
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Pakistan’s first rap reality show ‘Rap Icon’ brings Karachi’s street sound to national spotlight
From Lyari’s underground cyphers to a televised stage, Karachi’s rap movement to go mainstream after Eid
Pakistan’s first original rap reality show airs after Eid Al Fitr
Talha Anjum and Bohemia headline the judging panel
Female rapper AK Sky among artists breaking industry barriers
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President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House
The president said, "It's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before: ‘Welcome to the White House, Lionel Messi.'"
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McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges
McCullum, 44, took charge of England’s test setup in 2022 and added the white‑ball responsibilities in January 2025 under a contract running through 2027
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India survive Bethell onslaught to book T20 World Cup final spot
Put in to bat, India racked up a commanding 253-7 as Sanju Samson struck a commanding 89, supported by fluent contributions from Shivam Dube and Ishan Kishan
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US Justice Dept releases Epstein files with Trump sexual assault claim
Documents had not been made public under previous congressionally-mandated file releases
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