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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
TopicMiddle East

Topic: Middle East

Iran & Pakistan’s ‘friends-with-benefits’ relationship—a tale of geopolitics, faith, hubris, betrayal

For many days now, the world's been trying to make sense of Pakistan's emergence as a key actor in the peace talks between Iran and the US.

Pakistan’s influence in Middle East goes back to 1971

The Pakistani garrison at Tabuk began blossoming—not to defend any particular border, but to protect the House of Saud from destruction.

Rial hits 1.58 mn per USD: Iran economy on brink ahead of Trump’s blockade bid to squeeze oil exports

Amidst the war, Tehran last month introduced its largest ever denomination–a 10 million note—as prices continue to rise across country for basic needs.

China sees US stretched thin with Middle East wars. It takes away focus from Indo-Pacific

An irreversible process of de-Americanisation may already be underway, according to Chinese discourse.

ThePrint Off The Cuff with foreign policy analyst C. Raja Mohan

Foreign policy analyst Professor C. Raja Mohan in conversation with ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

The Japanese are panic-buying toilet paper. Again

Nearly 97 per cent of the country's toilet paper is produced domestically, officials say.

Israel’s tolerance for persistent threats on its borders has eroded: US intel on Iran war

When conflict with Iran ends, says the report, area’s key players are likely to reexamine longstanding assumptions & alliances as they determine how best to advance their interests.

Amid supply crunch, govt offers 10% additional commercial LPG to states. But there’s a condition

India faces LPG shortage amid supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz closure due to prolonged West Asia conflict.

Closure of over 200 hotels & eateries in Chennai fuels DMK attacks on BJP for ‘cylinder shortage’

Chief Minister M K Stalin says he already wrote to PM & Union ministers, urging immediate action to restore LPG, petrol & diesel supplies. BJP going extra mile to dispel 'narrative'.

On Camera

Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.