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Iraq’s oil minister said Baghdad is discussing with Iran the possibility of allowing some Iraqi tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported, as the government seeks ways to limit disruption to crude...
Pakistan’s aviation sector is under significant financial pressure as rising regional tensions have pushed global energy prices higher, increasing operating costs for airlines and flight schools across the country.
Washington, D.C., March 8 — President Donald Trump commented Saturday aboard Air Force One on developments in the Gulf and on the US decision to temporarily allow India to accept certain Russian oil shipments.
Islamabad, March 7, 2026 — In an overnight move described by officials as the largest single increase so far, Pakistan raised the ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by PKR 55 per litre each, citing...
March 6, 2026 — The United States has approved a 30-day waiver permitting Indian refiners to purchase certain Russian crude shipments as tensions in the Middle East and disruptions tied to the Iran conflict threaten...
New Delhi, Mar 6, 2026 — The United States has issued a limited 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude that is currently stranded at sea, a step intended to ease strain on global energy...
Etihad Airways has resumed a limited commercial schedule from Abu Dhabi amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The carrier said it will operate select routes from March 6 through March 19 and that passengers with...
New Delhi, March 6 — At the Raisina Dialogue 2026 session titled 'Beyond Strategic Ambiguity: Rethinking Deterrence in the Taiwan Strait,' ORF America Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar warned that the international...
New Delhi — At the Raisina Dialogue 2026, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau urged India to consider American crude and LNG as an alternative to discounted Russian oil, saying there is “no better...
Washington DC — Facing disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Gulf crisis, the United States on Thursday approved a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil to meet immediate energy...
South Korea’s frantic selling this week after fallout from the Middle East conflict may be an early warning of broader stress across Asia. The Kospi plunged roughly 18% across two days as strikes tied to the Israel‑Iran...
A joint United States–Israel strike on Iran that began on February 27 has drawn the region into a fast‑escalating confrontation. Iran retaliated with strikes on US bases in neighbouring countries, including incidents...
