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Statement comes after Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not open within 48 hours Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah, as Iran vows to fire on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS … Read more
Taiwan, facing military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US Deliveries of delayed F-16V fighter jets for Taiwan will begin this year with production at “full capacity”, the island’s defence ministry said after senior defence officials visited the United States. Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has … Read more
Pakistan’s popular child YouTubers, Muhammad Shiraz and Muskan, have returned to their village after visiting Karachi, where they participated in Ramazan show. The sibling duo, known for their organic content and portrayal of their culture, travelled back to their hometown to celebrate Eid. In a recent Instagram post, they showed themselves sharing their celebrations with … Read more
Iranian missile strikes Israeli city near main nuclear research facility.
Bahrain acknowledged for the first time that a Patriot missile was involved in the explosion on Sitra Island Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS An American-operated Patriot air defence battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in … Read more
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PUBLISHED March 22, 2026 KARACHI: They say that television shows based on books tend to lose their edge as the seasons pile up. Characters become repetitive, conflicts feel recycled, and the initial spark that drew audiences in begins to fade. In the case of The Lincoln Lawyer, however, that old saying may finally be proven … Read more
Araqchi told Japan news agency on Friday that he spoke to Motegi about potentially letting Japanese vessels pass A person points to a page on the MarineTraffic website showing commercial vessel traffic near Iran’s coast at the edge of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Japan could consider deploying its military … Read more
TSA officers have called in sick, shortage of security agents has disrupted travel at major airports US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters US President Donald Trump threatened to … Read more
Voting starts Sunday on a referendum to overhaul Italy’s judiciary. Many people don’t understand the complex proposal — and it could hurt Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
