WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD — The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir regarding the ongoing Iran conflict and regional developments. Read More: Trump hails Asim Munir as ‘remarkable leader’ who stopped war The confirmation came from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who was responding to media queries about […]
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Global gold prices tumbled sharply
Global gold prices tumbled sharply on Monday, hitting their lowest level in four months as rising geopolitical tensions and shifting interest rate expectations dampened investor demand for the precious metal. Read More: Gold prices increase by Rs 1,000 per tola Spot gold fell more than eight per cent during the session, touching a low of $4,097.99 […]
Switzerland Halts Arms Exports, Maintains Neutrality in Iran Conflict
Switzerland has decided to maintain strict neutrality in the ongoing Iran conflict by halting arms exports to the United States and other countries involved. The Swiss government also suspended weapons supplies to nations participating in the war, signaling a firm commitment to impartiality amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka refused to host U.S. military […]
Oil prices could hit $180 amid Iran conflict, Saudi warns
Saudi officials have cautioned that oil prices could surge to $180 per barrel by late April if the Iran war continues disrupting critical Middle East energy supplies and global markets. The warning comes as attacks on oil and gas infrastructure across the Gulf, including Saudi facilities at Yanbu and Qatar’s Ras Laffan, have already […]
Pakistan, Malaysia urge peace amid rising tensions in Gulf region
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, exchanging Eid-ul-Fitr greetings and calling for calm amid escalating hostilities in Iran and the Gulf region. During their discussion, both leaders emphasized the need for de-escalation of conflicts, stressing joint efforts to promote peace and stability […]
Netanyahu proposes pipelines amid Iran conflict escalation
JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested building pipelines across the Arabian Peninsula to Israeli ports as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, following escalating attacks in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. Read More: US, other countries sending warships to keep Hormuz ‘open and safe’ Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Netanyahu said that […]
Germany questions US-Israel strategy on Iran conflict
Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Berlin would have advised against the current US-Israel military approach toward Iran if it had been consulted, underscoring differences among Western allies. Addressing parliament, Merz stated that Germany shares the broader objective with the US and Israel of ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat. […]
EU adapts to US unpredictability, emphasizes diplomacy over military action
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that the bloc has learned to factor in the unpredictability of the United States after a year of uncertain policies under President Donald Trump. She emphasized that Europe now approaches US decisions calmly while focusing on strategic interests. Kallas expressed concern over the ongoing conflict […]
Trump criticizes allies over Strait of Hormuz, urges global help
Washington — US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with global allies over their lack of support in securing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, urging countries including China, Japan, and Korea to deploy naval forces to ensure safe passage of oil shipments. Read More: Western allies snub Trump’s call to help reopen Hormuz Speaking from the Oval Office, […]
Oil prices fall as some ships resume Strait of Hormuz transit
Global oil prices dropped sharply on Monday, easing from recent highs as some vessels resumed through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read More: Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages Brent crude futures fell by $2.93, or 2.8%, to settle at $100.21 per barrel, while […]