Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Islamabad has decided to recall its ambassador in Tehran, following a reported Iranian attack on Pakistani soil overnight. A statement by the Foreign Ministry called the incident a…
Iran Missiles and Drones Strike kills children in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an “unprovoked violation of its airspace” and warning of retaliation. Iran…
Houthis Fire Cruise Missile at US Navy Destroyer in Red Sea
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Navy destroyer the Laboon was attacked by a cruise missile fired from a Houthi militant area of Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. “On January 14 at…
US, UK forces shoot down Houthi missiles and drones in Red Sea -US military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. and UK forces shot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday into the Southern Red Sea towards international shipping lanes, the U.S. military’s…
Companies Navigate Rising Ship Rates Amid Lingering Red Sea Tensions, Turning to China-Europe Freight Train as Alternative
Beijing (Agencies): In the face of the prolonged Red Sea crisis entering its third month, shipping lines remain cautious about resuming services, leading to soaring freight rates and a shortage…
Goldman Sachs Warns of Possible Oil Prices Doubling Amid Red Sea Disruptions
NEW YORK (Agencies): In a recent interview with CNBC, Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs’ head of oil research, cautioned that global crude oil prices could potentially double if disruptions caused by…
Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s navy said its commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea, and that it had…
Extension of US Military Presence in Qatar Secured for Another Decade
WASHINGTON (Agencies): In a discreet move, the United States and Qatar have reportedly inked a deal to prolong the stay of American troops at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, according…
What Message Does USS Ford Departure From the Middle East Send to Israel?
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been ordered to return back to its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, from the eastern Mediterranean amid the…