Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they would block oil shipments from Gulf unless US and Israeli attacks cease
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Spotlight
Trump hints Iran war nearing end as oil plunges and markets rebound
Uncertainty lingers despite Trump’s claim Iran’s military capacity is destroyed
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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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Shorts
UAE, Qatar bear heaviest losses as US-Iran war shuts gulf oil route
Oxford Economics warns Dubai housing could face pandemic-era price slump
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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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Jazz secures 190 MHz spectrum to boost Pakistan’s 5G rollout
Pakistan’s Jazz secures multi-band spectrum to improve connectivity and reach rural areas
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Saudi Aramco says it can restore most oil exports via Red Sea route
CEO warns prolonged U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict could have “catastrophic” global economic impact
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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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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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FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict
Iran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of the games are set for Los Angeles, one in Seattle
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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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UAE oil giant ADNOC's Ruwais refinery shut as precaution after drone strike
Abu Dhabi authorities were responding to a fire at the facility following a drone attack, emirate's government media office says
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