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Pakistan, Afghanistan Announce 'Temporary Pause' In Fighting Due To Eid
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in fighting in view of Eid-ul-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
Kim Jong Un Near-Perfect Win In North Korea Polls With 99.93% Mandate
In North Korea's 2026 parliamentary elections, Kim Jong Un achieved a landslide win as the Workers' Party of Korea and its coalition partners reportedly captured 99.93 per cent of the ballot and every available seat, according to Yonhap News Agency.
'Only Simple Flag-Hoisting': Pak Cancels Republic Day Parade Amid Oil Crisis
Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday.
Dubai Real Estate Shows Resilience Amid Israel-Iran War
Several industries in the UAE are facing the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, especially the hospitality, tourism and trading sectors.
"Every Drop Of Blood Has A Price": Mojtaba Vows To Avenge Larijani Killing
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in a US-Israeli strike on Tuesday.
Israel-Iran War Hits Dubai's Hospitality Sector, Tourism Drops Sharply
The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is now clearly visible in the UAE, especially in Dubai, one of the region's biggest hubs for tourism, trade, and finance.
British Tourist Dies, Girlfriend Hospitalised After Suspected Drink Spiking In Thailand
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with Naomi's medical expenses.
China, Pak Developing Nuclear Missiles That Put US Within Range: Intel Chief
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are the most significant nuclear threats to the United States.
8 Killed, 97% Shipping Drop: Middle East War Chokes Hormuz Strait
The war erupted on February 28 when the US and Israel began bombing Iran, prompting it to retaliate with strikes across the region and restrict access to the strait.
X Down For Thousands Of Users, No Posts Loading
X, formerly Twitter, faced an outage around 8.30 pm IST, with users reporting that both the app and website were not working, according to Downdetector.
'Anthropic Poses Unacceptable Risk To Military Supply Chains': Pentagon
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic posed an "unacceptable risk" to military supply chains, the US government insisted Tuesday, as it defends against the tech firm's challenge to a designation as dangerous.
Supreme Leader Away From Public Eye, Brass Killed: Who Is Running Iran?
Seventeen days after Israel killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's power structure has been hit by another wave of high-profile assassinations.
Iran's Stance On Nuclear Weapon Development Is Unchanged Says Foreign Minister
Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons won't significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera.
Chinese University Tells Students To 'Fall In Love' During Spring Break
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
Israeli Journalist Gets Death Threats After Reporting Missile Strike
On Polymarket, a prediction market, users had wagered millions on whether a missile would hit Israel on March 10.
China Accuses Australia And New Zealand Of "Colonial-Style Arrogance"
China condemned Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday for "colonial-style arrogance" and poor treatment of Indigenous people after a joint statement by the two nations raised concerns over Beijing's rights record.
Qeshm In The Crosshairs: The Iran Island Key To Hormuz Shipping Lock
The United States' March 7 strike on Iran's Qeshm Island - on a desalination plant supplying water to 30 villages - underlined the island's importance in controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
Chinese Woman Hospitalised After Being Startled By Humanoid Robot
A woman on an evening walk in Macau was briefly hospitalised after a humanoid robot startled her and left her feeling unwell, police told AFP on Wednesday.
Iraq Restarts Oil Exports Via Turkey Amid Strait Of Hormuz Disruptions
Iraq announced on Wednesday it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through the Turkish port of Ceyhan after the country's output plunged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
