Qatari mediators convey Tehran's terms to Washington as military planning shifts to target American naval assets.
20 September 2026
A suicide car bomb and overnight gun battle at a security compound in Kohat highlights Pakistan's escalating domestic crisis as foreign pacts threaten to pull its military abroad.
20 September 2026
Islamabad promises unconditional support as Houthi forces push oil prices over $100 and escalate attacks deep inside Saudi territory.
19 September 2026
The sudden escalation of the civil war is forcing Saudi Arabia and the UAE to plan a massive infrastructure bypass around blockaded shipping lanes.
19 September 2026
The US president says Tehran wants a deal, but Iranian officials insist no talks will happen until Washington meets their conditions.
18 September 2026
With alternative oil routes under attack and US support limited, Riyadh is scrambling to build a regional coalition.
18 September 2026
Riyadh offers ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and aims to restore half of its East-West pipeline capacity within days.
18 September 2026
A massive 7.1 million barrel build in US inventories has temporarily offset fears over a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's critical East-West pipeline.
16 September 2026
The prolonged closure of the world’s most critical oil transit route has sent energy prices soaring and ignited widespread protests over the cost of living.
16 September 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz already closed, a successful strike on the Red Sea bypass leaves the world's largest exporter with just days of local reserves.
14 September 2026
Houthi forces have taken full control of the strategic Bab al-Mandeb shipping lane, prompting urgent appeals from Riyadh for American intervention.
13 September 2026
Riyadh pauses military response at Baghdad's request as Iraq launches an investigation and sacks a regional commander.
12 September 2026
A naval clash in the Gulf has blocked a fifth of the world's crude, forcing investors to brace for higher inflation and interest rates.
11 September 2026
A wave of shipping attacks in the Gulf has sent Brent crude past $109, forcing government bond yields to multi-year highs.
11 September 2026
