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Pakistan establishment heavyweight’s jibe at UAE puts focus on fraying Abu Dhabi-Islamabad ties amid war

Earlier this week, Pakistan Senator and former I&B minister Mushahid Hussain described the UAE as a 'helpless nation' after the latter asked Islamabad to repay a $3.5 billion loan.

US-Iran ceasefire: Iranians don’t realise they have no cards, says Trump

US accused Iran of breaching promises on Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, which Iran has ‌claimed violate the truce.

Iran says ships must seek army approval to cross Strait of Hormuz

Despite a 14-day US-Iran ceasefire tied to reopening Hormuz and Tehran allowing transit, shipping through the key maritime chokepoint remains largely halted.

Iran crude exports hold steady compared to other Gulf countries. India’s oil mix sees new entrants

Kpler data shows how resilient Iranian exports, rising Russian inflows and a fragile Hormuz ceasefire are shaping India’s oil sourcing.

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Iran envoy deletes X post on delegation’s arrival to Pakistan

He had posted that the delegation was coming ‘despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative.’

US-Iran ceasefire: Netanyahu says Israel’s Cabinet told to initiate talks with Lebanon

Israel launched a wave of strikes against Lebanon hours after US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, with Tehran committing to re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump tells CNN to apologise for reporting Iran ‘victory statement’, says authorities looking into coverage

This is the latest flashpoint in the long-running feud between US President and the news organisation that has led to failed defamation suits and curtailing of press access.

What Iran’s Hormuz play means for Malacca freedoms — and why India should be speaking up

The physical arteries of India's economic rise depend on a single legal principle that Iran's conduct during this crisis has put under serious pressure.

Trump’s cabinet was divided over war in Iran while he backed Netanyahu’s ‘hawkish’ stance—NYT report

In the weeks leading up to US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, White House was split between 'Trump the hawk', eager for action, and 'Vance the sceptic', NYT report says.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.