_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Oman Suggests Shared Management of Hormuz _x000D_ Regional reports say Oman has proposed a joint framework to manage the Strait of Hormuz. Several Gulf countries reportedly support the initiative because they want to reduce tensions and improve maritime security. _x000D_ The proposal would allow Iran to help… Continue reading Oman Strait of Hormuz Plan Backed by Gulf States
A tanker has reportedly exploded near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media, following repeated warnings from Tehran that vessels must remain within shipping routes designated by Iranian authorities. _x000D_ The exact cause of the explosion has not been independently confirmed, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. _x000D_ _x000D_ Iranian Media Claims Vessel… Continue reading Reported Tanker Explosion Follows Iranian Warnings Over Strait of Hormuz Route
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Barclays has warned that its outlook for Brent crude oil prices in 2026 faces significant upside risks if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, with prolonged tensions potentially pushing prices as high as $150 per barrel. _x000D_ The investment bank said the longer the shipping impasse… Continue reading Barclays Warns Brent Oil Prices Could Surge if Strait of Hormuz Crisis Continues
Qatar has strongly condemned the latest attacks carried out by Israeli settlers on villages across the occupied West Bank, describing the incidents as a serious violation of international law and calling for immediate action to protect Palestinian civilians. _x000D_ _x000D_ Qatar Blames Israeli Government for Settler Violence _x000D_ In an official statement, Qatar’s Ministry of… Continue reading Qatar Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks on West Bank Villages, Calls for Accountability
Pakistan and Egypt have urged diplomacy and de-escalation amid rising Middle East tensions while reaffirming support for Palestine and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The conflict in the Middle East has taken another dangerous turn after Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fears that another major global shipping route could face serious disruption. _x000D_ The reported attacks come as fighting between the United States and Iran continues to… Continue reading Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Tankers as Red Sea Crisis Deepens
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington’s proposed civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if the kingdom agrees to recognise Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. _x000D_ The statement introduces a significant diplomatic condition to the landmark nuclear cooperation deal unveiled by the United States and Saudi Arabia, linking future nuclear… Continue reading Trump Says Saudi Nuclear Deal Hinges on Israel Recognition
Global oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, as escalating tensions across the Middle East continue to fuel concerns about global energy supplies. _x000D_ Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, climbed more than six percent on Thursday after several days of steady gains, driven by renewed… Continue reading Oil Prices Hit $100 for the First Time Since May
Israeli forces entered the Palestinian city of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank during a military operation, according to local Palestinian media reports. _x000D_ The operation saw Israeli military vehicles move into several parts of the city, with troops deploying across different neighbourhoods. Residents reported a heavy military presence as the raid unfolded. _x000D_ _x000D_… Continue reading Israeli Forces Storm Qalqilya During Military Raid in Occupied West Bank
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and avoid any further escalation, saying that dialogue remains the best way to resolve the growing tensions in the Middle East. _x000D_ The appeal came during a meeting with Iranian Interior Minister… Continue reading Shehbaz Iran US Dialogue Urged to Prevent Conflict
