Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as the Gulf hostilities kept oil prices elevated. Brent rose 0.1% to $103.27 a barrel, while U.S....
The war's impact on global oil markets has significantly increased the cost for the United States.
The statement added that Afghan forces destroyed one armored tank and a military vehicle belonging to Pakistani troops during the fighting.
Trump told reporters on Friday the U.S. Navy will "soon" start escorting tankers through the waterway.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office also clarified that a delegation that recently visited Afghanistan for talks with Afghan officials was not an official mission of the Pakistani government,...
Trump has seesawed on Iran, crediting the U.S. military for significantly degrading Iran's military but resisting a speedy end to the conflict.
The Chinese envoy added that China remains in contact with Pakistani authorities and is working to encourage de-escalation and constructive engagement between the two neighboring countries.
Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he was not interested in negotiating an end to the conflict that has sent energy prices skyward, hurt...
Respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, he said, remains essential for fostering regional stability and building trust among neighboring states.
He added that, in his view, the gap between the Pakistani people and the country’s ruling structure appears to be widening.
Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in 2024 after more than a year of fighting that left Hezbollah severely weakened.
Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, northeast Iran, in April 1939. His religious commitment was clear when he became a cleric at the age of 11....
He further called on Russian authorities to reassess their understanding of the situation in Afghanistan and to update their reports based on objective facts on the...
The minister also referred to continuing friction with India, cautioning that the risk of confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours persists amid strained relations.
Netanyahu said he is sceptical of a deal but it must include enriched material leaving Iran.
Starlink, which is harder for Iran to tamper with than cable and cellphone tower networks, has become crucial for documenting events on the ground.
In a broader regional assessment, the International Crisis Group has listed Afghanistan–Pakistan relations among the 10 major conflicts to watch in 2026.
The expanded BRICS group also includes Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
The mutual defence deal was signed following Israel's strikes on what it said were Hamas targets in Doha, an attack that shook the Gulf region.
Although the German president's role is largely ceremonial, his words carry some weight and he has more freedom to express views than politicians.
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