Escalating military conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered widespread disruption to global shipping, raising fears of delays and higher costs for Pakistan’s trade and energy supplies. Read More: Pakistan’s trade deficit with Middle East narrows 4pc in Q1 FY26 The narrow maritime corridor, linking the Persian Gulf with the […]
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Coal port protest halts ships amid rising climate unrest
Australia’s east coast saw major disruption on Sunday as a large climate protest blocked shipping at the Port of Newcastle, leading to the arrest of 21 activists. The demonstration, organised by the climate group Rising Tide, involved hundreds of people paddling kayaks into the harbour’s busy shipping lane, significantly affecting port operations. Authorities said the […]