UAE Seeks US Financial Backstop as Iran War Threatens Gulf Economy
Bahrain has also established a $5 billion swap line with the UAE to strengthen regional financial resilience
April 20, 2026
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Attack on Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Foiled in Jhelum, Attacker Killed by Police
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza is a widely known and controversial religious figure in Pakistan, based in Jhelum, where he runs a private academy and delivers regular lectures
April 19, 2026
Russia Offers to Help Transfer Iran’s Enriched Nuclear Material Again
He said Russia remains fully prepared to undertake a similar role again if requested by the relevant parties
April 19, 2026
Houthis Threaten to Close Bab el-Mandeb as Iran Tightens Control of Strait of Hormuz
Bab el-Mandeb is one of the world’s most important maritime highways, linking the Gulf of Aden with the Red Sea
April 19, 2026
Lula Slams Trump’s War Rhetoric, Warns Against Daily Threats and Global Instability
According to Lula, repeated public threats not only increase geopolitical risk but also undermine trust in international institutions designed to maintain peace and security
April 19, 2026
Donald Trump calls PM Sharif, CDF Munir “two great personalities”
The announcement has been widely interpreted as a positive signal for global shipping stability, particularly after heightened tensions in recent weeks over regional security and naval risks
April 17, 2026
Pakistan Raises $500M Eurobond After 4 Years as Investor Confidence Returns
The Ministry of Finance said the Pakistan Eurobond issuance is part of a broader strategy to diversify funding sources and reduce reliance on short-term borrowing
April 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Warns US as Rezaee Signals Prolonged Conflict
Addressing US assertions that Iran’s naval power has been weakened, Rezaee questioned Washington’s resolve
April 17, 2026