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Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

The Times of India

Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for Patriot air defence munitions, adviser confirms

The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of the war.

Euronews

Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ amid intense heat

MINA, Saudi Arabia - Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat and against the backdrop of a war that has plunged the wealthy Gulf into crisis.

Bangkok Post

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India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf

India's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions. This decline impacts Indian prices, which have already fallen. Non-basmati rice exports showed a small increase. Delays in transit due to the ongoing conflict are affecting…

The Economic Times

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

The Guardian - AU

Is Donald Trump Easy to Manipulate? John Bolton Warns POTUS Is Too 'Palpably Desperate' Over Iran Deal

John Bolton has accused Donald Trump of being 'palpably desperate' for an Iran deal, warning Tehran is exploiting his fixation on claiming a victory and cheaper petrol.

International Business Times UK

The 75-year-old military deadlock which Trump must learn from in his war with Iran

IN DEPTH: As the latest US strikes claim to target Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, John W S Clark asks why no one is heeding the lessons of the past: that mine warfare will bring any ill-conceived conflict to a shuddering standstill

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Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilities

Pakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The government aims to build strategic reserves, funded by a levy on fuel, and increase local supply capacity. This initiative comes as Pakistan lacks strategic petroleum reserves despite heavy reliance…

The Economic Times

'Clock can’t be turned back': Iran’s 'friendship' call to Islamic nations, 'no safe haven' warning to US

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has made a statement stating that the Gulf powers will no longer "be a shield" for American military bases and the US will no longer have "a safe haven" in the region.

The Times of India

Oil, LNG Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz As Shipping Shows Signs Of Recovery

Fresh tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz offered a rare sign of activity in a shipping corridor that normally handles about a fifth of the world's oil trade.

International Business Times

Trump’s Abraham Accords push puts Pakistan in a geopolitical dilemma

US President Donald Trump is pushing for more nations to join the Abraham Accords. This initiative aims to normalize relations between Israel and Arab countries. Pakistan faces a dilemma, balancing its ties with Gulf nations and its long-standing stance on the Palestinian issue. The accords offer economic and social benefits,…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia emerges as Gulf's key trade route as Iran war blocks Hormuz strait

Saudi Arabia is capitalizing on the Iran war's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz to advance its goals as a regional energy and logistics hub. The kingdom's existing infrastructure and strategic Red Sea ports are facilitating continued oil exports and absorbing increased trade, boosting its revenue and accelerating development plans…

The Times of India

Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace

Region is adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran

The Guardian - UK

Strait of Hormuz turmoil 'serious' risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns

UAE presidential adviser Dr Anwar Gargash said at a conference in Prague that the Strait of Hormuz is a European energy problem, not a distant regional one, as the region continues to face the worst instability in decades.

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Bangkok Post

Vessels carrying Mideast oil, LNG exit Hormuz for Pakistan, China

SINGAPORE - Two ‌liquefied natural gas tankers were exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, heading to Pakistan and China, while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed.

The Economic Times

Is Donald Trump losing Iran war? Strait of Hormuz holds key

Donald Trump is now at risk of seeing the U.S. and its Gulf Arab allies emerge from the conflict worse off while Iran, though battered militarily and economically.

MyLifeXP

Why Jaishankar’s Latest US Meeting Has Everyone Talking

At a time when the world is watching wars, rising tensions, and shifting alliances, one statement from India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar quietly grabbed global attention. During crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, Jaishankar called terrorism a “shared challenge” between India and the…

The Economic Times

Iran war: Vessels carrying Middle East oil, LNG exit Hormuz, head for Pakistan, China

Iran war news: An LNG tanker, Fuwairit, is exiting the Strait of Hormuz for Pakistan. A supertanker, Eagle Verona, carrying Iraqi crude for China, has also left the Gulf. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly reduced due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. These vessels are among a…

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The Times of India

Mission Unaccomplished: Trump’s Gulf gamble runs aground as Iran survives American assault

Emerging US-Iran deal details spark alarm among hawkish Republicans, who expected Iranian collapse. Instead, Iran appears strategically intact, having demonstrated leverage by disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and surviving US-Israel military pressure. This outcome has exposed fractures within Trump's coalition and emboldened Tehran's negotiating stance.

The Economic Times

‘End of 50 years of insecurity’: Iran claims legal authority to manage Hormuz Strait

Iran's leadership asserts its "legal right" to manage the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, claiming it will secure national interests and end regional instability. An adviser to the Supreme Leader stated this control would ensure national security and mark the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf, amid…

The Times of India

Unreliable guarantees: With US-Iran ceasefire on the horizon, will we see a new order in the Gulf?

As Washington and Tehran edge closer to what could become a broader ceasefire agreement, Gulf states are confronting an uncomfortable question: can the region continue relying on outside powers for security, or has the war exposed the limits of American guarantees?

The Guardian - US

Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year

Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026

The Economic Times

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

America's military actions against Iran three months ago are now questioned. President Trump faces doubts about achieving a clear geopolitical victory. Iran's continued influence in the Strait of Hormuz and its resistance to concessions raise concerns. The situation teeters between diplomacy and renewed threats. Experts suggest a grim outlook for…

The Times of India

UAE spooked? Fearing Gulf chaos, Abu Dhabi joins Saudis, Qatar in urging Trump against fresh Iran war

Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.

The Times of India

‘Warning shot’ from Iran? UAE nuclear plant attack from Iraq sparks fears of wider Gulf war as Tehran’s proxies step in

A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the…

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