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Pakistan Hikes Fuel Prices by Rs.55, Social Media Users React With Outrage

The government has raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre as global oil prices surge amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter.

India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports

India said Saturday it was pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil, after a temporary US waiver to import crude from Moscow due war in the Mideast -- but adding it did not need Washington's permission.

Dubai airport briefly suspends operations after huge explosion

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, suspended operations Saturday before partially resuming services, after an air defence interception in the area during attacks from Iran.

Hezbollah says confronted Israeli helicopter landing in east Lebanon

Hezbollah on Saturday said it confronted Israeli troops that infiltrated an east Lebanon town overnight, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 16 killed in Israeli strikes on the area.

US behind strike on Iranian school – NYT

American forces were likely responsible for the bombing of an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab that left at least 168 children dead, as well as teachers and staff, the New York Times concluded in an analysis published on Thursday. 

Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ from Iran

US President Donald Trump has ruled out making any sort of deal with Iran, demanding its “unconditional surrender” instead.

Iran will no longer attack neighboring countries – Pezeshkian

Tehran has decided to stop attacking neighboring countries and has no intention to invade them, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, adding that the Islamic Republic would not surrender under pressure.

Online Classes, Work-From-Home Plan Under Consideration to Cut Energy Use in Pakistan

Pakistan is considering online classes, remote work and reduced office attendance under a national action plan to conserve energy. The move comes as the government also monitors rising global oil prices following the US-Israel attack on Iran.