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Oil price rises above 95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates Oil markets have tightened again as the price of Brent crude moved above $95 a barrel, returning to a level not seen for six weeks and reflecting fresh…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as tensions in the Middle East and the…
Pakistan enters FY2027 with stronger reserves and remittances, but renewed Middle East conflict and volatile oil prices threaten inflation and the trade balance.
Syria?s foreign minister is due to visit Pakistan, giving Islamabad another diplomatic opening as regional security, reconstruction and Middle East tensions remain under discussion.
In response to a sudden spike in global oil prices due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the government has introduced a special relief package for the ordinary people to ease the financial burden of people riding…
Global oil prices moved higher after fresh reports of disruption in two of the world’s most closely watched shipping routes, underscoring how quickly tensions in the Middle East can ripple through energy markets…
Oil price nerves have returned for businesses that were hoping fuel costs would settle, with shipping risks and Middle East tension complicating planning again. It is the kind of update that people search for because it…
Shehbaz Sharif and Antonio Guterres discuss the Middle East, Palestine, Afghanistan, terrorism and Pakistan's support for UN diplomacy.
After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the
Despite the US rejection of its proposal, Iran stands firm on its Hormuz plan, emphasizing conditions for halting Middle East hostilities
Pakistan faces a crowded 2026 security agenda, from the Afghanistan border and TTP violence to Middle East instability and new defence ties.
Explore the new lines drawn in southern Lebanon amid rising tensions, along with the role of Iran and Hezbollah in this complex geopolitical landscape
Israelis are watching a new US-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation deal closely, with worries it could alter the regional balance and push the Middle East toward a wider nuclear contest.
Oil has climbed above $100 for the first time since May after a fifth straight day of gains, as reports of Red Sea attacks added fresh pressure to already tense
Brent crude has surged to $100 a barrel as escalating military action in the Middle East and tanker attacks in the Red Sea trigger fresh concerns over global energy supply stability
Amid ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran, which is inflicting significant pressure on commercial shipping and undermining hopes of a quick resolution, tensions have again escalated over the…
Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaf Salam discuss Pakistan-Lebanon relations, ceasefire commitments and the widening Middle East security crisis.
Tehran’s chief negotiator says ongoing threats and strikes could put regional security at risk, as tensions remain high and the full diplomatic path still looks
Pakistan has backed stronger action against Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, while also condemning militia activity aimed at Saudi Arabia and broader regional instability.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has sharply criticised recent incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying Israel has no sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem or its holy sites. Speaking at…
Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East
A second US carrier is moving toward the Middle East as lawmakers demand answers about morale, supplies and an exceptionally long deployment aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
Oil price slides as us and iran pause fire cancer treatments were among the day’s key business themes in The Guardian Business live coverage, with markets reacting quickly to signs that the latest Middle East flare-up…
Saudi Arabia temporarily halted operations on its East-West oil pipeline after reported drone strikes against parts of the route, adding a new layer of concern to regional energy security at a time when shipping routes…