At least 17 United States military, diplomatic and air defence sites across the Middle East have been damaged by Iranian drone and missile strikes since the start of the conflict in the region, a New York Times analysis found on Wednesday. The report said Iran responded to the US-Israeli assaults by targeting American installations across the […]
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun evacuating their Dubai offices, telling staff to work from home instead, sources said on Wednesday, as banks step up precautions after Iran threatened Gulf banking interests linked to the United States and Israel. US financial giant Citigroup told its staff to evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) […]
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia sharply increased oil production in February ahead of US and Israeli strikes on Iran and kept its forecasts for relatively strong global oil demand growth this year. Saudi Arabia boosted output and exports as part of a contingency plan in case […]
As many as 150 United States troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters’ publication of the figure, the Pentagon had only disclosed eight US personnel seriously injured. In a statement after […]
A preliminary US military investigation has concluded that a Tomahawk missile strike that hit an elementary school in southern Iran last month, killing dozens of girls, was the result of a targeting error by the United States, The New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the inquiry. The February 28 strike destroyed […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday unveiled the glittering “Infinity Trophy” for the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), with the silverware revealed at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The league shared the first glimpse of the new PSL 11 trophy through a short video on its social media platforms, highlighting the intricate […]
Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security and risk firms said on Wednesday, bringing the number of ships struck in the region since the Iran conflict began to at least 14. Shipping along the narrow strait has come to a near standstill since the United States and Israel began strikes on […]
Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said. Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home for refusing to sing […]
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition. In front in the 12th minute in Bergamo through Josip Stanisic, Bayern are all-but through following a stunning brace from […]
Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening match of the ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chasing a modest target of 115, Bangladesh reached 118-2 in 15.1 overs, with opener Tanzid Hasan leading the charge with an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls. Bangladesh made a brisk start […]