Oil prices fall after Iraq Kurdistan export deal improves supply outlook while Middle East tensions continue to create uncertainty in global oil markets BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday as fresh developments from Iraq signaled a potential increase in crude supply, bringing some relief to global markets that have been under pressure for weeks….
PIA suspends Fujairah flights for 48 hours as Gulf airspace risks, aviation disruption, and Middle East crisis impact travel ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a temporary suspension of its Fujairah flights for 48 hours, as rising security concerns and airspace risks continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf region. The move comes amid…
Oman Oil Prices Surge as Global Supply Disruptions and Middle East Tensions Escalate Muscat – In a historic milestone for the global energy market, the official price of Oman Crude for May delivery soared past $150 per barrel on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, settling at approximately $152.58, up $4.79 from the previous session. This marks…
What Happened in the Ali Larijani Killed in Israel Strike Amid US‑Iran Conflict Israel’s defence minister has confirmed that Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike amid the US‑Iran conflict, marking one of the most dramatic frontline shifts since the full‑scale outbreak of hostilities this month. The announcement on March 17, 2026, states that…
Afghanistan Says Pakistan Strikes Drug Rehab Center, Pakistan Denies Civilian Casualties Amid Rising Tensions At least 400 people were reportedly killed and 250 injured in an airstrike by Pakistan on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to a Taliban government spokesperson on March 16, 2026. The attack marks a severe escalation in cross-border…
Latest Reports on Missile Strikes and Expat Safety in Abu Dhabi Amid Regional Tensions Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed the death of a Pakistani national on March 17, 2026, following the fall of shrapnel in the city’s Bani Yas area. Officials stated that the shrapnel originated from the interception of a ballistic missile by the…
US Embassy area in Baghdad targeted as Iran-backed forces clash with US troops amid drone strikes and rising regional tensions Multiple explosions rocked Baghdad on Tuesday as the US Embassy and surrounding areas became the focus of escalating violence between American forces and Iran-backed groups. The deadly clashes, which included drone strikes and an air…
Oil Prices Rise Over 2 Percent Amid Iran War Disruptions LONDON March 17 2026 Oil markets surged more than two percent on Tuesday as concerns over global supply intensified following the escalation of the US Israeli conflict with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz a vital chokepoint for crude and liquefied natural gas exports has been…
Migrants Missing Mediterranean Crisis 2026 as Death Toll Rises and Data Gaps Widen ROME, March 17, 2026: The migrants missing Mediterranean crisis 2026 is rapidly intensifying, with hundreds of people disappearing at sea and growing concerns over limited information being shared by authorities responsible for search and rescue operations. According to international monitoring groups, the…
Trump Warned of Iran Retaliation on Gulf Allies as Intelligence Signals Escalation WASHINGTON, March 17, 2026: The Trump warned of Iran retaliation on Gulf allies story is gaining momentum as fresh revelations confirm that US intelligence agencies had already anticipated potential Iranian strikes across the Middle East before the conflict escalated. According to officials familiar…
