Iran vows to fight 'as long as needed' as Trump says war will end 'soon'
Abbas Araghchi says talks with the US are off the table after a 'very bitter experience' during past negotiations
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Spotlight
The truth behind Iran’s school strike and the rising war
In this episode of The Blue Newsroom, Amber Shamsi examines rising civilian casualties across the Middle East and questions if 'collateral damage' hides potential war crimes.
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Pakistan economy jolted as Iran-Israel war drives oil surge, market crash
Kamran Khan warns Iran-Israel war has rattled Pakistan’s fragile economy, pushing oil costs, inflation and markets into turmoil
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Mojtaba builds power under his father through close ties with security forces and the IRGC, opposing reformists and wielding influence as his father’s gatekeeper
Mar 09, 2026
Mar 09, 2026
Shorts
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australian PM says military support helps Gulf states defend against Iran’s unprovoked attacks, stressing Australia is not a protagonist
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UK warplanes down drones in Middle East, conduct 'defensive' sorties for UAE
The development came as Britain's response to the conflict was under criticism, including from the U.S. president and the Cypriot government
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PSX reverses historic slump with 9,697-point rally on Tuesday
Analysts say falling oil prices, SBP interest rate decision reassured investors after Monday’s bloodbath
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Pakistan provinces move to curb fuel use amid rising petroleum prices
Work-from-home policies, school closures and vehicle fuel cuts introduced to conserve energy
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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
Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach
Walter said he was proud of his players and sensed there was a real determination to finally land a short-format world title for New Zealand when they co-host the 2028 T20 World Cup with Australia
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Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
US President Donald Trump praised Albanese for allowing the women to stay, saying on social media the US was ready to take the players if Australia did not
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Ukraine biathlete credits ChatGPT for silver win
Murashkovskyi, a 2023 world championships bronze medalist, was edged out by China’s Dang Hesong and narrowly missed the gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics
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UAE welcomes US terrorist designation for Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan
US accused the Brotherhood in Sudan of using 'unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict'
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