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Pakistan’s Economic Fragility: Strait of Hormuz Risk Looms

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 22 (ANI): A fresh assessment by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics has flagged serious risks to Pakistan's economy, warning that any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction of inflation, currency pressure, and external instability. The study highlights how deeply dependent Pakistan remains on vulnerable global energy

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in a week

Havana [Cuba], March 22 (ANI): Cuba plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week as its national power grid collapsed again, leaving more than 10 million people without electricity across the island, reported CNN. The blackout on March 21, marks the third nationwide blackout this month and the latest in a

Search and Rescue After Helicopter Crash in Qatar Waters

Doha [Qatar], March 22 (ANI): Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that its specialized teams are actively engaged in search and rescue operations in the country's territorial waters following a helicopter crash early on Sunday, an incident first reported by the country's Ministry of Defence. Authorities have launched a coordinated response effort to locate survivors

Strait of Hormuz closed only to Iran’s enemies, envoy says

London [UK], March 22 (ANI): Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has clarified that foreign vessels may continue to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with the Iranian government for security and safety arrangements. As reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Mehr news agency, Ali Mousavi stated that such cooperation is

Iran internet blackout enters fourth week amid war fears

Tehran [Iran], March 22 (ANI): The ongoing internet blackout in Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week, crossing more than 500 hours of restricted connectivity, as authorities continue to enforce a near-total shutdown amid the intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel. The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country

Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Military Attache and Staff

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], March 22 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a comprehensive and "unequivocal condemnation" of what it described as persistent Iranian aggression directed at the Kingdom and its regional partners. According to a report by Gulf News, the official statement highlighted that these "blatant Iranian attacks" have also targeted members

Bulk carrier targeted off UAE coast; crew reported safe

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 22 (ANI): A commercial vessel has reported an explosion in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack by what has been described by British maritime authorities as an "unknown projectile" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning noting

IRGC Claims Major Strikes Across Israel, US Assets; 200 Casualties

Tehran [Iran], March 22 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that hundreds have been either killed or wounded during the most recent phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC stated that the "latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise
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