German president warns Trump’s return marks profound rupture in transatlantic ties

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks, during a press conference with Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino (not pictured) at the Palacio de las Garzas Presidential Palace, in Panama City, Panama, March 16, 2026. REUTERS German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the start of US President Donald Trump’s second term marked a rupture in German foreign relations as … Read more

ME conflict a silver lining for E&Ps

[ KARACHI: Higher international oil prices stemming from the devastating Middle East war, coupled with disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chains, have created a favourable opportunity as well as provided a catalyst for Pakistan’s exploration and production (E&P) companies to fill the vacuum and meet the country’s energy requirement. At present, the global … Read more

Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text

Bahrain has put forward a draft UN Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use “all necessary means” – diplomatic language for force – to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday. Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf … Read more