Yemen's Houthis take over Bab al-Mandab Strait vital to global shipping
Yemen's Houthis complete their takeover of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, deepening the Middle East war's grip on global shipping routes.
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Spotlight
Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb risks raise fears of wider Middle East war
Kamran Khan warns a wider conflict could threaten global energy supplies, oil prices and the world economy
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Gulf’s economic model faces its biggest test yet
Kamran Khan says the key question is whether the Gulf’s reputation as a safe, fast-growing region can survive prolonged conflict
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Sindh government faces scrutiny over 62-member political setup
Kamran Khan questions whether Sindh needs 62 political appointees as public services face persistent challenges
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
Shorts
UAE introduces new higher education rules for universities and students
New UAE higher education rules set unified licensing, tighter program controls, financial safeguards and a graduated penalty system.
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Dubai Police takes solar power to 28 sites in drive to cut carbon emissions
Dubai Police completes solar rollout across 28 sites, cutting carbon emissions by 26,000 tonnes a year as part of a 25-year plan
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Pakistan abolishes 60% of vacant federal posts under right-sizing plan
Posts vacant due to transfers, postings and promotions are excluded as federal departments revise rosters under Pakistan’s right-sizing drive.
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US inflation holds at 3.4% in August as Fed rate hike bets rise
Monthly CPI rose 0.4% as gasoline costs rebounded, while core inflation eased to 2.4% annually ahead of next week's Federal Reserve decision
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NCCIA launches fresh probe after Pakistani actress rejects report clearing lawmaker in cyber harassment
Actor Momina Iqbal vowed to continue her legal battle against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar after a Lahore sessions court disposed of the lawmaker's bail plea following a National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency report that declared him and his wife innocent of cyber harassment and death threats
Sep 03, 2026
Sep 03, 2026
Razaullah heroics deny England quickfire win in 3rd Test against Pakistan
Razaullah’s stunning 81 off 63 balls gives Pakistan hope as England are set 130 to win the third Test and complete a series whitewash
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Rybakina storms into US Open final after Gauff comeback
The Kazakh star will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s championship clash
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England close in on Test series sweep against Pakistan
England are closing in on a series sweep against Pakistan in the third Test at Edgbaston after taking a 320-run first-innings lead
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
Modi, Putin embrace before talking trade, energy and defense
Modi and Putin embraced in New Delhi before talks on trade, energy and defense, a day ahead of the 11-member BRICS summit.
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