by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Global Affairs
The U.S. Treasury issued a 30-day “stopgap” waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea. This significant policy shift comes as the war with Iran effectively paralyzes the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint responsible for 20% of...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Defense and Security, Governance & Policy
The Punjab Home Department announced a major security escalation with the establishment of “anti-drone units” across every district in the province. The move, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, shifts the provincial security strategy toward...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Iran, War & Conflict
President Donald Trump sparked international controversy by insisting he must have a direct say in appointing Iran’s next Supreme Leader. Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump explicitly rejected the late leader’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei,...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 7, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Iran, War & Conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran is “waiting” for a U.S. ground invasion, asserting that Iran has prepared for “any scenario” following a week of devastating U.S.-Israeli strikes. This defiance comes as the IRGC...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 7, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, War & Conflict
Israel launched a devastating aerial bombardment of southern Beirut, hours after ordering more than 500,000 residents to evacuate immediately. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) instructed the entire population of the Dahiya district to “save your lives,”...
