Your daily dose of insights
Oil prices, local political support, mounting cost of conflict, humanitarian breaches all posing threats to Trump US President Donald Trump attends a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, … Read more
With a film career spanning three decades, Miss Wong, who rose to stardom with “The Thief of Baghdad,” was acclaimed as a versatile and talented performer.
AHMEDABAD: New Zealand will “not mind breaking a few hearts” in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday. Santner’s side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand reached the 2021 final, … Read more
A demonstrator holds an image of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after he was killed in Israeli and US strikes on Saturday. Photo: Reuters Two influential and strict Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to help guide the nation amid a new wave of United States and Israeli … Read more
Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, apologized for the waves of strikes hitting Gulf states, then hours later claimed Iran had not attacked its “friendly and neighboring countries” in this war.
Iranian president’s apology showcases rifts among the country’s leaders.
Pakistani model and actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has drawn criticism online after remarks about hiring preferences for staff at her restaurants sparked debate on social media. Khattak, who has moved into the food business in recent years, operates two eateries in Lahore — Roni’s Pizzeria and Picky Patty — and often shares updates about her … Read more
President Donald Trump speaks after being presented with the FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: At the US hotels that Meade Atkeson manages, a drop in tourism weighs heavily on business — but hoteliers like … Read more
10–15 per cent higher prices are being demanded for key fruits and vegetables in Punjab LAHORE: Following the start of Ramazan, fruit and vegetable prices increased across Punjab. Although prices of some items declined after a few days, many were still being sold above the official rate list, raising questions about how government prices were … Read more
The information has included satellite imagery showing the locations of military personnel. But some officials played down the significance of the partnership.
