Global power, policy, and their financial implications
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping just days after Donald Trump’s state visit, highlighting China’s effort to maintain influence with both Washington and Moscow. Energy cooperation and geopolitical alignment are expected to dominate the discussions.
President Donald Trump is expected to ask China’s Xi Jinping for help on Iran, but Beijing may be reluctant to pressure one of its closest Middle East partners.
Analysis of reports alleging covert Saudi strikes on Iran, the strategic motivations, regional risks, and geopolitical consequences.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war with Iran is “not over” until enriched uranium is removed and nuclear sites are dismantled.
President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal “totally unacceptable” as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has reportedly sent Pakistan its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending regional hostilities as tensions continue across the Middle East.
U.S. envoys head to Pakistan for talks with Iran as tensions persist and military presence in the Middle East expands.
Iran’s foreign minister plans visits to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia for talks on regional tensions and ongoing conflict dynamics.
Iran deploys fast-boat swarms in the Strait of Hormuz, adding new risks to global shipping amid escalating tensions.
Iran seizes vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including one tied to a billionaire with links to Trump and Macron, escalating tensions.
U.S. interception of Iranian oil tankers escalates tensions, threatening global energy supply, shipping routes, and economic stability.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire while maintaining blockade, raising uncertainty over talks and escalating geopolitical tensions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delays Pakistan trip for Iran talks as tensions rise, pushing oil prices higher and stocks lower.
Russia’s Sergey Lavrov warns Iran faces “false promises” in U.S. talks as trust deficit and geopolitical tensions complicate negotiations.
Iran signals possible participation in U.S. talks in Pakistan as ceasefire deadline nears and Trump warns of further action.
U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad face delays as logistical issues and rising tensions complicate high-level negotiations.
Donald Trump claims an Iran deal could be signed in Pakistan as talks intensify amid rising regional tensions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance expected in Islamabad for Iran talks as tensions rise and high-level diplomacy intensifies.
Islamabad ramps up security ahead of U.S.-Iran talks as authorities deploy forces and enforce lockdown measures across the capital.
Iran launches drone strikes on U.S. vessels after seizure of Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions and threatening ceasefire.
