Pakistan to repay $3.5 billion to UAE amid rising financial pressure
Pakistan has agreed to repay approximately $3.5 billion in deposits and loans to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of April, following a request from Abu Dhabi for the immediate return of funds, according to officials and media reports. The decision
Trump imposes 50 per cent tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping proclamation imposing steep tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium, and copper, marking a significant escalation in trade controls under the banner of national security. The new order mandates that tariffs be calculated on the “full
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Trump urges allies to buy US oil or source it from Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged global allies to turn to American oil supplies or secure resources directly from the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to escalate in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking amid growing concerns over energy security, Trump said
Trump tells UK, allies to “get your own oil” amid Hormuz crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a sharp message to traditional allies, including the United Kingdom, telling them to “get your own oil” as tensions over Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy flows. In a post on
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India among select nations allowed passage through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
Iran has allowed India and a group of “friendly nations” to continue commercial shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions in the region disrupt global energy markets. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, countries including India, China,
India, China see major visa drop as Trump tightens US policies: Report
Legal immigration to the United States has declined significantly in 2025, with India and China among the most affected countries, following stricter visa policies under the Trump administration, according to a report by The Washington Post. Data shows that approximately 250,000 fewer visas
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Iran strike on Qatar LNG hub sparks global energy shock, Europe and Asia face crisis
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered a severe shock to global energy markets, raising fears of a prolonged crisis across Europe and Asia. Iran’s missile strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City—home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Iran attack on world’s largest LNG hub puts India’s gas supply at risk
India’s energy security has come under fresh pressure after Iran’s missile strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub. The attack, part of escalating tensions in West Asia, has raised concerns over potential disruptions to India’s
World’s biggest gas hub in Qatar attacked by Iran, global energy markets shaken
Global energy markets have been thrown into fresh turmoil after an Iranian missile strike targeted Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, home to the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export hub. The attack marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing Middle East
Dubai Airport temporarily suspends flights after drone hits fuel tank
Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended on Monday after a drone struck a fuel tank near the airport, triggering a fire and prompting emergency safety measures. In a statement posted on X, airport authorities said operations were halted as a precaution
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India says it will continue buying Russian oil, rejects need for U.S. permission
India has reaffirmed that it will continue importing Russian crude oil, stating that its energy purchases are guided by national interest and not dependent on approval from any foreign government. The statement came after the United States issued a temporary sanctions waiver allowing
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US policy uncertainty pushes India to diversify global partnerships: Foreign Affairs
Policy uncertainty under US President Donald Trump has prompted India to reassess its strategic and economic alignment with Washington and expand engagement with alternative global partners, according to an analysis published in Foreign Affairs. The article argues that New Delhi had initially expected
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India, Brazil sign MoU to boost postal cooperation and digital transformation
India and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the postal sector, with a focus on digital transformation and inclusive service delivery, the Ministry of Communications said on Sunday. The agreement was signed by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya
India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal after Supreme Court tariff ruling
India and the United States have decided to reschedule their upcoming meeting on the proposed interim bilateral trade agreement, allowing both sides to assess the implications of the recent US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to official