Gulf states intercept Iranian missiles and drones: Pentagon

IANS | March 4, 2026 8:57 PM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) Several Gulf nations have joined defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone attacks as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East expands, senior US military officials said on Tuesday, highlighting the growing regional response to Tehran's strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure.

Pakistan's upper class exploiting domestic workers

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Domestic workers in Pakistan's Sindh are some of the most sought-after yet oppressed people in the region. Constantly flouted labour laws have resulted in a cemented culture of child labour practice, inhumane working hours, meagre pay that more often than not misses the minimum wage mark, as well as disputes that are resolved on the basis of power dynamics, according to an article in the Pakistani media.