Iranian forces seized a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in late May 2026 and directed it toward Iranian waters. Hours later, Iran’s senior vice president, Mohammadreza Aref, appeared on …
Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: India condemns strike near UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant; Abu Dhabi warns Tehran of retaliation over ‘unprovoked attacks’
Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Donald Trump warns Iran to “move fast” towards a deal while Tehran says it still distrusts the US. Israel has intensified strikes in Lebanon and Gaza, the …
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on car imports to protect falling currency
The Sri Lankan rupee has seen over 3 per cent depreciation against the dollar by mid this month due to prevailing external pressures – primarily the Iran war …
Israel Q1 2026 GDP contracts 3.3% as Iran war weighs on economy
Israel’s economy shrank in the first quarter of 2026, with GDP down by an annualised rate of 3.3%, compared to GDP growth of 2.9% in 2025, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday, even as …
How Long Can China Survive Iran War With Its Saved Up Oil?
While it buys most of Iran’s oil, Iran is not its main supplier. China still sources from elsewhere. Critically it has also built extensive reserves—and its response to the strait crisis these past 11 …
Trump Doubles Down On Prioritizing Iran War Over Americans’ Financial Pains
President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim that the financial pain of Americans is not a consideration when seeking …
Pakistan outpost destroyed in deadly attack as Islamabad hosts Iranian fighter jets
Pakistan is facing a fresh security crisis just as it tries to mediate between the U.S. and Iran. Militants stormed a security outpost in Bajaur district, killing at least eight troops and wounding …
Pakistan’s Iran diplomacy effort a model of ‘true statesmanship’, says US congressman in letter to PM, CDF Munir
Congressman writes letter to PM, CDF Munir, calls Islamabad’s engagement “indispensable” in ongoing peace efforts.
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian counterpart in Tehran to discuss regional peace
Upon his arrival in Tehran, the Pakistani minister was received by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni at the airport before the two sides held a bilateral meeting.
Pakistan minister arrives in Tehran to ‘facilitate’ US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in Tehran for a two-day visit. He aims to help restart peace talks between Iran and the United States. These negotiations have stalled despite a ceasefire.