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 […]
US-China Relations Enter Critical Moment as Trump Meets Xi
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping opened a closely watched summit in Beijing on Thursday as the two powers seek to stabilise trade ties while navigating rising tensions over Iran, Taiwan and advanced technology exports. Xi welcomed Trump at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People with a formal ceremony that included an honour guard and children […]
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 […]
Pakistan Among World’s 4th Weakest Passports in 2026 Ranking
Pakistan has once again ranked among the world’s weakest passports in 2026, underscoring continued travel limitations for its citizens, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The index placed Pakistan fourth from the bottom, reflecting restricted global mobility compared with most countries. Analysts say the ranking highlights ongoing challenges linked to visa access and international […]
The Secret Map of Global Trade: Six Tiny Waterways That Could Crash the Global Economy
The global economy is not a static machine but a flowing river. Much of this flow happens on the open sea. Approximately 80 percent of global trade by volume moves across the oceans. This massive system depends on six critical shipping lanes. These narrow passages act as the primary arteries of international commerce. If one […]