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EU chief in Australia as trade talks enter ‘last mile’
March 23, 2026
EU chief in Australia as trade talks enter ‘last mile’
EU-Australia talks to strike a trade pact were in their “last mile” Monday, Brussels said as European Union chief Ursula…
Indonesia eyes $4.7b in savings to brace for Mideast war impacts
March 23, 2026
Indonesia eyes $4.7b in savings to brace for Mideast war impacts
Indonesia is eyeing up to 80 trillion rupiah ($4.7 billion) in savings to cushion its economy from the fallout of…
UAE stocks slide as Iran threatens Gulf energy amid Trump escalation
March 23, 2026
UAE stocks slide as Iran threatens Gulf energy amid Trump escalation
UAE stock markets tumbled on Monday as fresh threats from Iran and escalations by U.S. President Donald Trump stoked investor…
Pakistan bans use of high-octane fuel in govt vehicles
March 23, 2026
Pakistan bans use of high-octane fuel in govt vehicles
In a move aimed at reducing expenditures and promoting austerity, Pakistan government on Monday announced an immediate ban on the…
Iran-Israel-US conflict inflicts $53 billion loss on global airline industry
March 23, 2026
Iran-Israel-US conflict inflicts $53 billion loss on global airline industry
LAHORE: The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has dealt a major blow to the global aviation…
Gold prices drop by Rs43,600 per tola in Pakistan
March 23, 2026
Gold prices drop by Rs43,600 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a massive decline across Pakistan’s bullion markets, marking one of the biggest drops in history. According…
Oil prices surge after Trump issues Iran ultimatum
March 23, 2026
Oil prices surge after Trump issues Iran ultimatum
TOKYO: Oil prices rose early Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait…
Fuel shock may blast inflation past 12% in Pakistan
March 20, 2026
Fuel shock may blast inflation past 12% in Pakistan
Global oil prices are rising sharply due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, creating fresh pressure on international energy…
Weakened WTO set for high-level meet under cloud of Mideast war
March 20, 2026
Weakened WTO set for high-level meet under cloud of Mideast war
A weakened World Trade Organization will gather ministers in Yaounde next week as it seeks a road to reform, amid…
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
March 20, 2026
US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as…