Pakistan pushes Iran–US talks forward, but nuclear disputes stall ceasefire progress

Iran and the United States have made limited progress under Pakistani mediation, raising hopes for extending the ceasefire and holding further talks.

Hopes for Middle East peace grow with Israel and Lebanon eyeing ceasefire

Optimism is growing that the Middle East conflict may be nearing de-escalation as Pakistan plays a key mediating role between Iran and the United States. Talks focus on a possible ceasefire, nuclear tensions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, investors remain cautious amid repeated diplomatic setbacks.

Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline

Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will temporarily close for an 18-month renovation, marking its first major upgrade since opening in 1999, amid declining regional tourism.

Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait

The military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decided to "police" the key shipping bottleneck.

Load-Shedding Reality Worse Than Promised, Public Left Frustrated

Unannounced and prolonged power outages, far exceeding official load-shedding schedules, are disrupting daily life across urban and rural areas.

Saudi Arabia backstops Pakistan with $3 billion as UAE debt looms

Saudi ​Arabia will provide $3 billion in additional support for Pakistan to help the South Asian nation bridge ‌a multi-billion dollar gap in its...

Lavrov says Russia can ‘compensate’ for China’s resource gap from Iran war: Russian state media

Russia's foreign minister said that his country could make up for China's energy shortages as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is choked by...

Pakistan PM heads to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey with efforts on for US-Iran talks

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to embark on a four-day diplomatic blitz to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey on Wednesday, Islamabad's foreign ministry said

Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts Wins Praise from JD Vance and World Leaders

Global leaders, including JD Vance and Keir Starmer, have praised Pakistan’s pivotal role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran.

Vance’s Departure from Islamabad: A Missed Opportunity for Regional Peace

The world needed a deal. It didn’t get one. But the window may not be fully closed yet.

US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, four sources

Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad in the coming days, before the end of the ceasefire, two Pakistani officials said.

How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices