Turkish ship cleared through Hormuz
A Turkish owned vessel has been allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving permission from Iranian authorities, according to Turkey’s transport...
Pakistan strikes Kandahar airport fuel depot
Pakistan bombed a fuel depot belonging to a private Afghan airline near Kandahar airport, the Afghan Taliban said on Friday, marking a sharp escalation...
Japan eyes role in Trump missile shield
Japan plans to inform the United States next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defence initiative proposed by Donald Trump,...
$14B Taiwan arms deal awaits Trump’s Approval
A major U.S. weapons package for Taiwan worth about 14 billion dollars is awaiting approval from Donald Trump and could be announced after his...
Debt heavy Europe faces energy shock
European governments are coming under renewed pressure to shield households and businesses from soaring energy costs as the war triggered by U.S. and Israeli...
Trump boasts of killing Iran leaders as war widens
U.S. President Donald Trump boasted about the killing of Iranian leaders and intensified rhetoric against Tehran as the U.S.–Israel war against Iran approached its...
Pakistan leans on local power as LNG risks rise
Pakistan’s energy planners say the country is now significantly less vulnerable to disruptions in imported liquefied natural gas as domestic sources increasingly dominate electricity...
Switzerland Reviews US Trade Probe
Switzerland said on Thursday it is analysing the implications of the latest U.S. trade investigations as Swiss industry urged Bern to continue talks aimed...
Europe Gas Recovery Faces Setback
Europe began 2026 with a surge in gas-fired electricity production, raising hopes among liquefied natural gas exporters that the region was regaining its previous...
India Says Iran May Allow Its Tankers Through Hormuz, But Tehran Denies Deal
Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for about 40% of India’s crude imports, an Indian...