Islamabad has decided to return $3.5 billion in debt to the UAE this month, a move that underscores both financial pressure and shifting dynamics in its relationship with Abu Dhabi.
Analysis – from international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan’s remarkable makeover
By Saad Sayeed April 2 (Reuters) – A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a …
Oil prices up after Trump warns U.S. to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in weeks ahead
Oil prices surged on Thursday and equities markets around the world were mixed in volatile trade as traders weighed conflicting developments and remarks related to the Iran war.
Philippines Strikes Deal for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
The Philippine government said Iran has assured the safe and uninterrupted passage of vessels sailing under that nation’s flag through the Strait of Hormuz, following a call between the two countries’ …
Philippines Says Iran Assures Safe Hormuz Passage of Its Vessels
Iran assured the “safe, unhindered and expeditious” passage of Philippine vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the Southeast Asian nation said.
Iran, Russia Using Crypto To Buy Military Drones? Report Reveals E-Commerce Platforms Used To Sell Equipment To ‘Opaque’ Identities
State and non-state actors linked to Russia and Iran are increasingly using cryptocurrency to acquire low-cost, commercially available drones for ongoing conflicts, a new report published on Monday …
Pakistan is playing intermediary in the Iran war, a role it has played before
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in the U.S-Israel war with Iran. It played this role before, during a high-stakes moment in diplomatic history.
Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude Shifts Course from India to China
A US-sanctioned vessel carrying Iranian crude oil has shifted course to China from its previously signaled destination of India, where it would have been the first such shipment in nearly seven years.
Foreign Selling of Japan Stocks Hits 18-Month High on Iran Risk
Foreigners offloaded the most Japanese shares since September 2024 last week in another sign of growing fears about the impact of the Iran war on the Asian economy.
Investors Waver after Trump Speech on Iran, Ending Two-Day Surge in Stocks
The president’s pledge to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ sends the U.S. oil benchmark flying into holiday weekend.