Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Mideast war spirals
Trump says United States would likely 'return to war' within five years without a favorable leader in Iran
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Spotlight
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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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader?
Other contenders for Iran’s leadership include Alireza Arafi, interim council member; Mohsen Araki, hardliner cleric; and Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic’s founder.
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Middle East on edge amid Trump’s ‘war of whim’
Amber Shamsi discusses the escalating US-Iran confrontation, including shifting military objectives, regional instability, Israel’s role and international reactions
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Shorts
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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UAE condemns attempted targeting of Turkey by Iranian missile
UAE calls the strike a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty', while Iran denies targeting Turkey
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ParkView City homebuyers can now avail UBL home financing
Under the agreement, customers can avail bank financing by paying approximately 20–25% as a down payment
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Pakistan explores China route to sustain Central Asia exports
Minister says China corridor is the most effective route to reach Central Asian markets and government is ensuring uninterrupted trade
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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
Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs
Iraq, who have played only once at the World Cup back in 1986, are favorites to win the playoff and become the ninth Asian team to qualify for the finals
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Aston Martin to limit laps in Australia with drivers at risk of nerve damage
Aston Martin have been plagued by reliability issues which severely limited their laps during winter testing
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Djokovic says he will keep playing as long as he has 'fire and flair'
The 38-year-old Serb defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in a thrilling semi-final at the Australian Open, proving he is still a force on the sport's biggest stages
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Bombing of Tehran intensifies as war enters day six
Iran vows to take revenge for a US torpedo attack on an Iranian warship off coast of Sri Lanka, which killed more than 80 sailors
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