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
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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UAE says it has intercepted more than 265 missiles and 1,500 drones since Iran conflict began
UAE Defense Ministry says it is fully prepared to counter threats and protect national security and sovereignty.
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Pakistan court orders new medical board for Khan, rejects immediate hospital transfer
Islamabad High Court directs chief commissioner to form medical board to decide if Khan should be moved to a hospital.
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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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Active shooter at Michigan synagogue, authorities say
No official details were immediately available, but aerial news footage from over the synagogue showed plumes of smoke rising from the roof of the building
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