Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Kuwait confirms ‘several’ US military aircraft ‘crashed’
DNA KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwaiti territory on March 2, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East conflict. All crew members survived the incidents, with pilots and other personnel ejecting safely via parachute before the crashes occurred. The affected crews were quickly rescued by local authorities, evacuated, and transported to hospitals where they remain in stable condition with no reported fatalities or serious injuries. Videos circulating online and geolocated by outlets such as CNN show at least one fighter jet,Read More
After Khamenei: Iran, America and the World
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The spectre of a direct war between Iran and the United States has long haunted the Middle East. For decades, hostility has simmered through proxy conflicts, economic sanctions, covert operations and diplomatic brinkmanship. Yet the possibility of open confrontation once dismissed as too costly for both sides has resurfaced in moments of acute crisis. If such a war were to coincide with the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, the consequences would reverberate far beyond the region. Ayatollah Khamenei has been at the helm ofRead More
Usman Wazeer knocks out Indian boxer Baljit Singh
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s unbeaten boxing star Usman Wazeer delivered a stunning first-round knockout against India’s Baljit Singh, extending his flawless professional record to 18-0. Wazeer dominated from the opening bell with sharp footwork and aggressive combinations. A powerful early punch sent Baljit Singh to the canvas, forcing the referee to stop the contest. The victory marks his third consecutive win against an Indian opponent, further cementing his reputation as a clinical finisher on the international stage. After the bout, Wazeer dedicated his triumph to the martyrs of Pakistan’sRead More
‘No intelligence suggests’ Iran planned to attack US first, Pentagon tells Congress
WASHINGTON: Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack US forces first, two people familiar with the matter said. The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday, martyring Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sinking Iranian warships and hitting more than 1,000 targets so far, officials say. But Sunday’s remarks to Congress appeared to undercut one of the key arguments for the war made by senior administration officials. ARead More
FPCCI warns middle east conflict threatens Pakistan economy
KARACHI, MAR 2: /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has called for the announcement of emergent measures aimed at insulating trade and industry of Pakistan to protect country’s economy and its people from the debilitating and burgeoning conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh warned that ongoing geopolitical volatility – particularly the disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz – poses a severe threat to Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery, energy security and export competitiveness.Read More