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Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear programVice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks is delayed. This follows reports of Iran postponing its delegation's t...
Treaty of Versailles 2.0: Macron played the Trump card, laden in goldAfter posing in front of Versailles' golden doors, Trump enjoyed a private tour of the chateau's glittering interior. And in a surprise mov...
A history of Iran's nuclear programme and tensions with the US as an interim deal is reachedA landmark interim deal between the United States and Iran aims to end a protracted war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. This agreeme...
Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomyEuropean ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. ...
From white knuckles to open barbs, Trump, Macron bring rocky history to G7 summitThe bond between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron began with a firm handshake but has since seen open disagre...
Why crude oil markets suddenly reversed course today: US oil prices collapse below $87 after Trump cancels Iran strike plans, WTI crude drops 3%US oil prices collapsed below $87 as WTI crude dropped nearly 3% after President Trump canceled planned Iran strikes. The move reversed a w...
UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensionsUS-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war ...
Trump claims Iran's missile arsenal decimated to 'maybe 21, 22 percent' following US strikesUS President Donald Trump claimed Washington has severely degraded Iran's missile arsenal, though intelligence reports suggest otherwise. M...
Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
SoftBank to invest €75 billion in 5 GW French AI centresSoftBank Group is set to invest up to $87 billion in France to build 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity, aiming to establish the countr...
Pain for Pakistan: History makes a U-turn in India's neighbourhoodRussia and the Taliban have signed a significant military cooperation agreement. This pact alters regional security dynamics. Pakistan's st...
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
Pakistan: A grim shadow falls on Asim Munir's moment in the sunA leaked diplomatic cable reveals US pressure on Pakistan to remove former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The document suggests a no-confidence...
Pakistan welcomes voices within India calling for dialogue: Foreign OfficePakistan has welcomed voices within India advocating for dialogue. Foreign Office spokesman Tahir Andrabi stated that constructive partners...
Horoscope Tomorrow, 8th May 2026: 3 Zodiac Signs Will See Major Life Shifts, Is Yours One of Them?The horoscope tomorrow brings a strong theme of discipline, emotional awareness, and long-term thinking. Across all zodiac signs, tomorrow’...
Iran likely to submit response to US proposal on West Asia crisis through mediators on May 7Iran is expected to respond to a US proposal aimed at resolving the West Asia crisis, with mediators facilitating discussions. Sources sugg...
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz, asks US to end blockade, officials sayIran proposes lifting its Strait of Hormuz blockade. This offer excludes addressing its nuclear program. Iran also seeks an end to the US b...
Global Market: Investors face triple test this week from geopolitics, rate outlook and tech earningsGlobal markets brace for a crucial week. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are a major focus. Shifting interest...
Will US Iran war begin again? Trump comments, Iran diplomacy steps, and Pakistan talks explainedWill US Iran war begin again? This explainer covers new diplomacy signals after comments from Donald Trump and travel plans by Abbas Araghc...