DUBAI: Global oil markets surged on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled fears of a wider conflict. Prices spiked sharply after Iran warned it was fully prepared for a potential US ground invasion. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed more than 3%, crossing $116 per barrel—its highest level since March 19, when […]
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CHAMAN: Earthquake tremors were felt in and around the border city of Chaman, causing widespread panic among residents who rushed out of their homes in fear. The Quetta Seismological Center reported that the earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richter scale, with a depth of approximately 14 kilometers. The epicenter was identified
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TEHRAN: Fresh strikes attributed to the United States and Israel have caused significant disruptions to Iran’s power infrastructure, leading to outages in parts of Tehran and the neighboring Alborz province, according to Iranian officials and state media. Iranian media reported that several areas in Tehran experienced electricity cuts after attacks targeted power plants in the
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QUETTA: Security forces in Balochistan successfully thwarted a series of coordinated Fitna-ul-Hindustan terrorist attacks carried out across multiple locations in the province, according to official sources. The attacks targeted several areas, including Nosar in Quetta, Mianghundi, the Western Bypass, Isplinji in Mastung, Lattar in Kharan, as well as Turbat and Panjgur. Authorities stated that
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KABUL: At least 17 people have been killed and 26 others injured due to severe flooding, landslides, and thunderstorms across various parts of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, according to Afghan officials. This is the latest incident of heavy casualties caused by extreme weather conditions in the country this season. Officials warned that the
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GWADAR: Gwadar Port achieved another milestone as the special cargo ship MV AHM Leader successfully berthed at the port. During this operation, 35 units of transshipment cargo were handled. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, stated that Gwadar Port is rapidly emerging as a secure and reliable maritime hub amid rising regional tensions.
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BENGLORU: In a medical college in the Indian city of Bengaluru, a professor proposed marriage to a female student inside the classroom. In response, the student, along with other classmates, thrashed the professor. According to Indian media reports, during the class, the professor expressed his feelings to the student. The woman immediately objected, leading to
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of fuel conservation and austerity measures in light of the evolving regional situation. The government appealed to citizens to actively support the national fuel-saving campaign by avoiding unnecessary travel and adopting teleconferencing practices in offices and workplaces wherever possible. He noted that
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DUBAI: The American horse named “Magnitude” has won the prestigious Dubai World Cup, one of the most prominent international horse racing events, held in Dubai. The competition brought together some of the finest thoroughbred horses and elite owners from around the world, indicating another successful edition of the globally recognized event. The race featured high-quality
ISLAMABAD: Port operations across Pakistan have witnessed a notable increase following Iran’s retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that came in response to recent US-Israel attacks. In this regard, the port recorded a significant rise in vessel traffic during the month of March. A total of 17 ships handled approximately 450,000 tonnes
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