Strait of hormuz: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the vulnerability of global trade to a single maritime chokepoint, with early data showing sharp falls in exports of energy, fertilizers, and industrial products. Exports of natural gas …

Kabul: Afghanistan’s dire hunger crisis now affects 14 million people, including babies fed on little more than weak tea and bread by their despairing and dirt-poor parents.

According to United Nations, 14 million Afghans face acute hunger, with on…

Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has embarked on a diplomatic marathon over the past four days, engaging in numerous telephone conversations with his counterparts in a bid to address some of the region’s most pressing conflicts.

Accordin…

Ceuta: The recent, sudden influx of tens of thousands of Moroccans into Spanish territory has put the spotlight back on irregular migration to Europe, a contentious issue that has roiled the continent in recent times.

According to TRTworld.com, a b…

Tehran: Iran and Oman are on the verge of finalizing an agreement to resume commercial maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as reported by The New York Times, citing insights from both Iranian and US officials. This development cou…

New york: Oil prices fell on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that a deal could be finalized with Tehran by Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic. This development comes after …

Washington: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is on the brink of reaching an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially as soon as Wednesday. This move is anticipated to bring stability to fluctuati…