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Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

Iran says it struck an oil tanker trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Tehran in the largest show of support for the government since the United States and Israel launched attacks in February.

Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House in latest clash with media

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.

CENTCOM puts price tag on Iran war

The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles

Maryam Nawaz Defends Use of Government Aircraft for London Trip

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has defended her use of the provincial government’s aircraft during a recent trip to London

Pakistan vows to defend ally Saudi ‘to any extent’

Pakistan's military spokesman said his country will "go to any extent" to defend ally Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under increased attack from Yemen's Houthi forces.

Jemima Goldsmith Hits Back at Khawaja Asif’s Jewish Identity Claim

Jemima Goldsmith has responded to Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jewish identity, saying his argument means she and her father would not be considered Jewish either.

PTI Islamabad march: Organisers to be responsible for any loss of life, warns security czar

 Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday warned that the government would stop anyone from marching on Islamabad “in every possible way”, holding those bringing protesters to the capital responsible for any loss of life during the demonstration.

At least 16 killed in bomb blast in northwest Pakistan

A suicide car bomber and accompanying gunmen struck a police facility in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 16 people – including five police officers – during prayers at a mosque, officials have said.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.