Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after signs emerged that the United States and Iran were moving closer to a potential peace agreement that could eventually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Brent crude futures fell $4.71, or 4.55%, to settle near $98.83 per barrel. US West […]
ISPR Issues Strong Response to Indian Army Chief’s Threatening Remarks
Pakistan’s military on Sunday issued a sharp warning to India after Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi questioned Pakistan’s future place in the region, triggering a strong response from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The military’s media wing rejected the Indian commander’s remarks as “madness and warmongering” and warned that any attempt to target Pakistan […]
India, UAE Deepen Military Ties Amid Iran War Tensions
Narendra Modi and leaders of the United Arab Emirates agreed on a framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday as both countries moved to deepen security and energy cooperation amid continuing instability in the Gulf region. According to a statement from India’s foreign ministry, the agreement covers defence industrial collaboration, maritime security, cyber defence, […]
Trump Says ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ Signal New US-China Era
Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured “fantastic trade deals” with Xi Jinping during a high-stakes summit in Beijing that also focused on Iran, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. The two leaders held final meetings at Zhongnanhai, the central leadership compound near Beijing’s Forbidden City. Trump described Xi as a “great leader” and “friend” during […]
Iran, Taiwan and AI: What’s Really Happening at the Trump-Xi Summit
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this week for one of the most closely watched diplomatic visits in years, combining grand ceremony, billionaire business leaders and high-stakes geopolitical talks. The visit marks the first trip to China by a sitting US president in nearly a decade. It also comes during one of the most […]
Trump Arrives in Beijing for Historic High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a historic visit expected to shape the future of US-China relations at a time of growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Trump descended the steps of Air Force One to a carefully choreographed welcome ceremony that included Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng greeting him on the […]
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open For Commercial Ships During Ceasefire Period
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for commercial shipping, in a development that signals easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. In a statement on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that, in line with the Lebanon ceasefire, all commercial shipping through the Strait […]
No Breakthrough in US-Iran Talks: Here’s What Both Sides Said After Islamabad Meeting
The United States and Iran exchanged sharp statements after high-stakes talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with both sides blaming each other for the failure to reach an agreement and casting uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire. The negotiations, held in Pakistan’s capital and lasting several hours, were aimed at extending a two-week halt in […]
Spain Rejects Trump’s Threat to Cut Off Trade Over Iran Conflict
A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United States and Spain after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain over its stance on the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The controversy emerged after Madrid refused to allow US forces to use joint military bases on Spanish soil for operations linked to […]
KSE-100 Records Historic 15,000-Point Crash as Geopolitical Fears Rattle Markets
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed one of the most dramatic sell-offs in its history on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged more than 15,000 points shortly after the market opened. Trading commenced normally in Karachi, but panic selling quickly swept across sectors within minutes, sending shockwaves through the investor community. Sharp Drop Triggers […]