International
Iran’s backchannel gamble: A new proposal reaches Washington via Pakistan
By The Pulseline News Desk In a development that underscores both urgency and optimism, Iran has sent a fresh proposal to the United...
U.S. pushes new maritime coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to rally international partners into a new maritime coalition aimed at restoring freedom of...
Hegseth grilled by lawmakers as Iran war costs hit $ 25 billion
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, marking his first appearance before Congress...
UAE announces exit from OPEC, marking major shift in global oil order
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) effective May 1,...
Trump rejects Iran proposal as hopes fade for end to two-month war
Hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the United States (US) and Iran have dimmed, as US President...
Piracy threat rises again off Somalia as ships targeted
Maritime authorities have warned of a growing piracy threat off the coast of Somalia after a cargo vessel was seized in the latest...
Iran sends messages to US via Pakistan as tensions persist over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a brief return visit to Pakistan on Sunday before departing later that night for Moscow, where he...
Hormuz closure threatens global food security, UN agency warns
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered growing international concern, with the United Nations Office for Project Services warning that...
