Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state has sparked strong reactions across the Muslim world and renewed concerns about the long-term consequences of external involvement in fragile regions. Read More: Somalia terms Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an ‘incursion’ Somaliland, a self-declared republic in northwestern Somalia, declared independence in 1991 but remained unrecognised internationally until Israel’s move […]
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CIA director meets Venezuela interim leader in Caracas
WASHINGTON/CARACAS: Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Caracas on Thursday and met Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, in the highest‑level American visit to the South American nation since the ouster of former leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this month. Read More: Trump indicates approval of CIA action against Venezuela The two‑hour meeting, held at the direction of US President Donald Trump, […]
China urges firms to ditch US, Israeli cybersecurity tools amid security concerns
Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to phase out cybersecurity software made by several US and Israeli firms, citing national security risks, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The move marks Beijing’s latest effort to reduce reliance on Western technology as geopolitical tensions with Washington intensify. Read More: China blasts US for cyber attacks on Chinese university Companies […]
AI, geopolitics and fraud reshape global cyber risk landscape
Artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions, and a rise in cyber-enabled fraud are rapidly transforming the global cyber risk landscape, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The findings, published in the report Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, highlight how technology is both strengthening defence mechanisms and enabling increasingly sophisticated attacks. Read More: The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence The report notes […]
US weighs future of Venezuela’s oil sector after Maduro arrest
The Trump administration is planning meetings with executives from major US oil companies this week to discuss the future of Venezuela’s oil sector, according to a source familiar with the matter. The discussions follow the US military operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The planned meetings are seen as central […]
Asian stocks rise as investors weigh US intervention in Venezuela
Asian stocks climbed on Monday, while oil prices showed volatility, as investors assessed the implications of the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela and prepared for a packed week of economic data. Read More: Pakistan Stock Exchange outperforms 15 countries MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.2%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures edged up […]
India seeks weekly data on Russian oil imports amid US trade talks
India has asked its oil refiners to submit weekly data on crude imports from Russia and the United States, as New Delhi works to advance a long-pending trade deal with Washington. Sources familiar with the matter said the move is aimed at ensuring timely and verified figures when discussions with US officials intensify. The request […]
US to keep or sell oil seized off Venezuela, Trump says
Former US president Donald Trump said Washington would keep or sell crude oil seized from tankers intercepted off the coast of Venezuela, along with the vessels themselves, as pressure mounts on Caracas. His remarks come amid an expanded US naval presence and a tightening blockade targeting Venezuela’s oil trade. Read More: Oil prices rise after US intercepts Venezuelan tanker Speaking […]
Oil prices rise after US intercepts Venezuelan tanker
Oil prices climbed in early Monday trade following the U.S. interception of an oil tanker off Venezuela coast in international waters. Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.73%, to $60.91 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased 40 cents, or 0.71%, to $56.92. The U.S. Coast Guard is also pursuing another […]
AI review of 2025: Tech leaps amid global turmoil
ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 emerged as one of the most complex chapters of the decade, marked by rapid technological advances and persistent global challenges, according to analyses from leading artificial intelligence (AI) systems. AI assessments described the year as a time of “fractured progress,” highlighting both breakthroughs and crises across geopolitical, economic, and environmental domains. […]