Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets

The war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping. The outlook poses a wider global economic threat, as well as a political vulnerability for United States … Read more

Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts

World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus on the way to a victory over Japan’s Himeno Sakatsume at Indian Wells. Photo: AFP INDIAN WELLS: World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a first Indian Wells hardcourt crown. Sinner, back in the California desert … Read more

PM Shehbaz reviews economic situation, directs petroleum supply measures

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the special of the federal cabinet in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 4, 2025. Photo: PID/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting to review Pakistan’s economic situation amid ongoing global tensions. Officials briefed him on the impact of international developments on the country’s economy. According to a … Read more