Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world’s top oil exporter

The United States has emerged as the world’s leading oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia for the third consecutive month. The shift marks a major transformation in global energy politics as Washington gains new leverage through its expanding oil exports.

Pakistan says all aboard military helicopter killed in crash in Pakistani Kashmir

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving no survivors. Military authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal accident.

US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

The escalation has raised fresh concerns over regional stability, energy security and the future of ongoing peace negotiations.

Middle East ‘bully is dead’ – Trump

The Iranian military has been “completely defeated,” US President Donald Trump has claimed, warning Tehran it will “pay the price” for delaying a deal with Washington.  

Pakistani strikes kill 13 civilians in Afghanistan

Hostilities flared up on the Afghan-Pakistan border overnight as strikes by the Pakistani military killed 13 civilians, Afghan officials have said.

IRGC targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain following American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia ink railway, transport agreements

Strategic agreements strengthen logistics, trade, rail and regional integration

Syria aims to be regional energy hub, pitches investment opportunities in Washington

Syria sees opportunity to redefine its 'position as an active partner and a vital regional hub,' says energy minister

Protesters clash with police in Pakistani Kashmir as strike shutters cities

A region-wide strike brought cities across Pakistan-administered Kashmir to a halt following deadly clashes between protesters and security forces.

Judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

A US federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new skilled-worker visas, ruling that the White House could not impose the charge without approval from Congress.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, Taliban official says

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds.

US launches airstrikes on Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash, prompting retaliation

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, prompting new attacks from Iran and further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end to the war.