10 March 2026
Austin, Texas, USA

Anwar Iqbal

Articles by Anwar Iqbal

Trump declines to say if Iran’s new supreme leader has ‘target on his back’

NewsMarch 10, 2026

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday declined to say whether Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader has a “target on his back,” but made clear his dissatisfaction with Tehran’s choic...

US designates Afghanistan ‘State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’

NewsMarch 10, 2026

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday designated Afghanistan as a ‘State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of using hostage-taking as lever...

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

NewsMarch 10, 2026

WASHINGTON: During a heated debate on Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, Pakistan lambasted India’s criticism of cross-border strikes, accusing Delhi of complicity ...

Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader draws measured US response, sharp Israeli warning

NewsMarch 9, 2026

WASHINGTON: Tehran has confirmed the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, a decision that has drawn contrasting reactions from Washington and Jerusalem, reflecting differing s...

Small-town Ramazan: Ohio’s growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence

HealthMarch 9, 2026

Outside a mosque in Hilliard, Ohio, a police officer stood in the cold night air, handing out candies and stickers to children while their parents prayed taraveh inside. Hilliard, a quiet suburb near ...

Virginia passes law barring schools from teaching Trump’s version of Jan 6 US Capitol attack

NewsMarch 7, 2026

WASHINGTON: Virginia’s legislature has passed a new education law that bars public schools from teaching former President Donald Trump’s version of recent history, particularly regarding the Janua...

Pakistan invited to first ’Board of Peace’ meeting, likely to attend, say sources

NewsFebruary 8, 2026

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has been invited to the first proposed meeting of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” (BoP) on Gaza, reported to be held in Washington on Feb 19, and is likely to a...

US floats price floor plan for critical minerals

HealthFebruary 5, 2026

• Proposes a preferential trading arrangement to cut reliance on China• Pakistan weighs options to maintain ties with both Washington and Beijing WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday outline...

Pakistan urges UNSC to designate BLA as terrorist group

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Wednesday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to move swiftly to designate the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organisation under its s...

US, India discuss critical minerals cooperation and strategic ties during Washington meeting

TechnologyFebruary 4, 2026

The United States and India have held high-level talks in Washington focused on critical minerals cooperation, trade and strategic ties. The talks were held late Tuesday against the backdrop of a rece...