As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Long recovery even if war ends now: Saudi finance minister
Markets underestimate the global economic impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran and how long it will take for oil, gas and other commodities to resume flowing once hostilities end, the Saudi finance …
While You Are Watching Iran, South Korea’s Stock Market Is Going Absolutely Berserk
South Korea’s KOSPI delivered one of the strongest runs among major equity markets over the past year, yet almost no one outside Asia noticed because the news cycle was consumed by a war in the Middle …
Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators home
Pakistan Air Force escorted Iranian negotiators home from inconclusive peace talks with the US last weekend, launching a major operation after the Iranians said Israel might seek to kill them, three …
Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks
Two dozen jets, along with Pakistan’s Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance, were deployed to escort the Iranian delegation back from Islamabad. Pakistan’s air force escorted …
JD Vance AI memes flood Pakistan after his visit to Islamabad for Iran peace talks: ‘This is how we do soft power’
ISLAMABAD — Vice President JD Vance has a new base of fans — in Pakistan. Since swooping in to Islamabad to head peace talks with Tehran last weekend, Vance has been “spotted” at local restaurants, …
US and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.
Iran war leaves world finance officials in a gloomy mood
This week’s annual spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington focused heavily on the implications of the Iran conflict and its resulting oil supply disruption.
Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again
After talks in Islamabad last weekend led to a two-week cease-fire, Pakistan is offering to host another round in an attempt to sustain ongoing peace efforts.
North Korea tests latest weapons, missiles as world focuses on Iran
KCNA said tests showed tactical ballistic missiles with cluster warheads could “reduce to ashes” targets spanning 6.5-7 hectares with high-density impact …