Global oil prices climbed by more than 2% after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy trade routes. The latest escalation has increased fears of a wider regional conflict, with the Strait…
SYDNEY: Regional television viewers across three Australian regions will continue to enjoy Channel 10 programming for another three months following an extension to existing broadcasting arrangements. The temporary extension ensures uninterrupted access to some of Channel 10’s most popular programs, including MasterChef Australia, Australian Survivor, national news bulletins, reality shows, and a wide range of…
ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, marking the second major seismic event to hit the region within just three weeks. The latest tremor has renewed concerns over the country’s vulnerability to natural disasters and the possibility of further aftershocks. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a depth…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir joined senior leaders from the United States, Iran, and Qatar in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in high-level peace talks aimed at advancing the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The diplomatic meeting is being viewed as a major step toward promoting regional stability…
The first round of quadripartite negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, after approximately 80 minutes of discussions, with Pakistan and Qatar serving as key mediators in the high-level diplomatic process. According to reports, the opening session ended to allow participating delegations to hold internal consultations before continuing negotiations. Officials did…
The United States has transferred the seized Iranian vessel M/V Touska along with 22 crew members to Pakistan for repatriation to Iran, marking a significant development amid ongoing maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the ship was intercepted near Iran’s Chabahar port after allegedly failing to comply with repeated…
Pakistan is actively working to sustain fragile peace efforts between the United States and Iran as a temporary ceasefire continues to hold despite rising diplomatic uncertainty. Officials say Islamabad remains “cautiously optimistic” about the prospects of a long-term peace agreement, even as key issues—particularly Iran’s maritime blockade and delays in scheduled talks—continue to challenge progress….
Global tensions between Iran and United States have sharply escalated once again, raising fears of a renewed conflict that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and geopolitical stability. US President Donald Trump has warned that the current ceasefire between the two countries may collapse within days if a long-term agreement is not finalised….
Donald Trump has paused planned strikes on Iran for two weeks following diplomatic outreach by Shehbaz Sharif, as both sides signal a move toward de-escalation. According to officials, Pakistan announced that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The agreement is expected to extend to conflict-affected areas,…
