US Pushes New Maritime Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON: The United States is working to build a new international coalition aimed at restoring safe maritime traffic through the...

US to Deny Visas to Applicants Who Express Fear of Returning Home

WASHINGTON: The United States has introduced a new visa screening policy instructing its diplomatic missions worldwide to deny non-immigrant visas...

US Rejects Iran’s Proposal to End Conflict, Signals Prolonged Naval Blockade

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: The United States has turned down a fresh proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with President...

White House Stays Silent as China Tightens Trade Grip Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Washington: The United States has maintained an unusually muted response after China introduced new trade regulations that could significantly undermine...

US top commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, says report

Reuters: President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from US Central Command leader Brad Cooper on new plans...

Crude oil rockets to 4-year high as traders price in prolonged Iran blockade

Reuters: A sharp surge in crude oil prices, driven by fears that US President Donald Trump could tighten or prolong...

Pakistan’s Weekly Oil Import Bill Surges to $800m Amid Middle East Conflict: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill has surged to $800 million due...

Trump urges Iran to sign a deal after report suggests US may extend blockade

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, (Reuters): U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal, after days...

Russia to Hold Victory Day Parade Without Military Equipment

MOSCOW: Russia will commemorate the upcoming Victory Day in Moscow’s Red Square with a military parade that notably will not...

European Commission President warns Iran war may damage Europe for years