Global Oil Prices Rise as Conflict With Iran Deepens
[The Houthis claimed to have attacked two ships in the Red Sea, and Iran said a third caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.
Exports to China soar over 50%
[ BEIJING/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to China reached $1.874 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting a substantial 50.7% surge compared with exports of $1.244 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Monthly performance demonstrated a consistent growth momentum throughout the period, with March … Read more
Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
How to Eat a 2,000-Pound Fish? These Orcas Choose to Pulverize It.
Marine biologists in Mexico captured video of a strange maneuver that killer whales used to shred their meal.
PSW launches mobile app for traders
. KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched its mobile application on Wednesday to improve digital access to cross-border trade services. Through the app, importers, exporterscustoms clearing agents and other trade stakeholders will be able to securely and conveniently access key trade services on their mobile phones. The mobile app is part of PSW’s existing … Read more
U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.
Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk
[The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.
Regional situation sparks fresh sell-off at PSX
KARACHI: Geopolitical tensions and rising international oil prices triggered a fresh sell-off at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with investors turning cautious and trimming positions amid uncertainty about the US-Iran conflict. The benchmark KSE-100 index failed to hold early gains and closed at 174,429.93, down 1,703.64 points, or 0.97%. The market opened with … Read more
Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal on Wednesday to develop shipping terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast.
Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist
Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.