International
The United States has opened a fresh set of trade investigations covering 16 major trading partners, including India, the European Union and China, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild tariff pressure through a new legal route. The probes focus on whether industrial policies in those economies have created structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors […]
International
India has joined 30 UN member states in expressing deep alarm over the renewed escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, as cross-border violence and airstrikes raise fresh concerns about civilian safety and the security of UN peacekeepers deployed in the region. The joint position comes amid worsening clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah, with fears that the […]
International
Oil prices jumped sharply after reports of tanker attacks near Iraq added fresh fears over supply disruption in an already volatile Middle East market. The rise came as traders reacted to growing risks to shipping routes and export infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly climbing back above the $100-per-barrel mark before easing from intraday highs. Oil […]
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The United States has announced a major release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, saying 172 million barrels of oil will be put into the market beginning next week as prices rise amid the Iran war and wider Gulf supply concerns. The move is part of a broader coordinated release agreed by International Energy Agency member […]
International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that global order and international security could be endangered if those responsible for the ongoing war are not held accountable. The remarks, reported by Iranian state media, came during a conversation between the two leaders as regional tensions continued to rise. Pezeshkian Warns
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Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven drones heading toward the strategically important Shaybah oil field, underscoring the growing risk to Gulf energy infrastructure as Iran’s regional attacks widened. The latest incident added to concerns over oil security, regional air defence strain and the vulnerability of critical energy assets during the ongoing conflict. Saudi
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North Korea has test-fired cruise missiles from its newest warship for the second time in a week, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch alongside his daughter Ju Ae. The test came as reports in South Korea said the United States is discussing or carrying out a temporary redeployment of some missile defence assets […]