Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut in defiant first remarks
Mojtaba Khamenei calls on Iran's neighbors to shut US bases on their territory and warns that Iran would continue to target them
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Spotlight
Oil tops $100 as war shakes energy routes
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Pakistan’s naval role expands amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
In this episode of The Blue Newsroom, Amber Shamsi examines Pakistan’s maritime strategy, Navy escort missions, the IRIS Dena tragedy and regional shipping shifts
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Iran shows resilience after US, Israeli strikes
Iran avoided collapse after its leader’s killing, showing unity and endurance, Kamran Khan says
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Shorts
UAE says air defenses down Iranian missiles and drones as conflict escalates
Since the start of what officials described as Iranian aggression, UAE air defenses have engaged 278 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,540 UAVs
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Drone falls near Dubai financial district after Iran threats
Authorities in the city say a drone attack in Al Bada'a area caused falling debris to hit the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road
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Pakistan says Iran oil tanker issue concerns Tehran and other governments
Islamabad reiterates support for dialogue as tensions involving Iran tanker shipments draw attention
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Fuel prices in Pakistan may rise again, finance minister says
They were increased by PKR 55 per liter last week
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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
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Only a few hours before Donyamali's statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran were "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States"
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Alcaraz powers into Indian Wells quarter-finals; Draper upsets Djokovic
World number two Iga Swiatek delivered a dominant 6-2 6-0 victory over Karolina Muchova, reeling off 10 consecutive games to secure her fifth win over the Czech
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New Zealand's Williamson launches line of boxes after low blow from Steyn
Williamson said a ball from South Africa's feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the "Cover" brand he had co-founded
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Trump administration considers loosening US shipping rules to combat fuel price spike
High gasoline prices carry significant political risks for President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans, who have long argued that their energy policies would keep fuel affordable
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