Karachi has received a third Middle East-bound transshipment as regional shipping routes face disruption due to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say the port remains fully operational and ready to support global trade.

Temperatures will rise slightly through midweek, with strong winds affecting northern and coastal areas. Cooler weather and possible rain are expected by Thursday, mainly in northern and central regions.

Verified footage suggests a United States cruise missile struck a girls' school in Minab, killing more than 170 people. United States officials deny intentionally targeting the site and say it may have been a misfire.

President Donald Trump said the decision to end the war with Iran will be made in consultation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conflict escalated after joint strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader and could last several more weeks.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran's new Supreme Leader after his father's killing on the tenth day of war. The conflict has spread across the Middle East, causing heavy casualties, mass displacement and major disruptions to global energy markets.

Chinese military aircraft activity near Taiwan has dropped sharply, with no detections on most days over the past ten days. Analysts are debating whether the lull reflects political timing, strategic signaling, or a temporary pause in pressure.

Israeli special forces reportedly conducted another operation in eastern Lebanon related to the case of missing airman Ron Arad. The military denied Hezbollah claims of casualties and said the mission ended without injuries.

Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are driving up fuel costs and inflation across Africa. Import dependent economies face currency pressure, while exporters may see limited gains. Analysts warn the crisis could deepen financial strain and accelerate calls for energy diversification.

Iran appointed a new supreme leader as fighting with Israel and the United States intensified across the Middle East. Civilian casualties rose, oil prices surged, and more countries reported deaths and damage as the war entered its tenth day.

Donald Trump voiced strong support for a pardon for Benjamin Netanyahu and criticized Isaac Herzog for not granting one. Herzog responded that any decision must follow Israeli law and proper procedures.

The Justice Ministry will transfer the Sde Teiman leak investigation to the state attorney instead of the attorney general, citing conflict of interest concerns. The move deepens an ongoing clash between the government and the attorney general over her role and authority.

After the United States and Israel struck Iranian targets, Iran responded with missile attacks across the region. The confrontation has raised concerns about whether Gulf states have sufficient interceptor missiles to defend against sustained strikes.