Articles tagged with "world oil prices"

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Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet during the seventh round of US-mediated negotiations in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday. (NNA)

Middle East Roundup: US pushes diplomacy as Israel-Lebanon talks, Gaza tensions test regional peace

Lebanon and Israel begin a seventh round of US-mediated talks in Rome, Washington targets a Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday; Qatar blames Israel for delaying implementation of the Gaza peace plan.

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Middle East roundup, Aug 3:Tehran says Pakistan remains main mediator in Iran-US talks

Trump says negotiations with Tehran are underway as Iran's foreign ministry reaffirms Islamabad's leading diplomatic role and Oman facilitates Strait of Hormuz talks.

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OPEC+ tipped to raise production again but new quotas loom

The move comes as the alliance navigates uneven production capacity, shifting member priorities and growing pressure over how future supply limits will be set.

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A view of heavy destruction at homes, places of worship, roads and infrastructure after Israeli troops withdrew from the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya on July 27, 2026 in Lebanon. (AFP)

Middle East Roundup, July 28: New round of Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4: US official

Israel says it intercepted a drone near Jordan border; US says Israel-Lebanon talks will resume in Rome; Yemen's internationally-recognized govt says it is ready for any escalation following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

July 28, 2026

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad speaks during a May 11 briefing with a visiting US Army War College delegation at Pakistan’s UN mission in New York. (Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN)

Pakistan ambassador calls for UN reform during US military delegation visit

Pakistan says it supports UN reform, multilateral diplomacy and dialogue on global security issues, including Middle East tensions, artificial intelligence and Islamophobia.

May 12, 2026

All you need to know about Day 49 of US-Israeli war on Iran

Iran says Strait of Hormuz fully open but bans military vessels; Trump thanks Tehran as oil prices fall; US President rejects NATO help; Lebanon reports nearly 2,300 killed in Israeli strikes since March 2

April 17, 2026

Prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are displayed next to canisters at a store in Manila on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

With Donald Trump's deadline approaching for the Islamic republic to reopen the waterway or face obliteration, he announced a halt to attacks for two weeks and said he had received a 'workable' 10-point proposal.

April 8, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding long term energy planning and export strategy during current international situation, in Islamabad on 7 April 2026. (PMO)

Pakistan to expand renewable energy to shield economy, exports amid Middle East crisis

Pakistan’s renewable energy now generates 55% of electricity, shielding it from regional oil disruptions. PM Shahbaz Sharif aims for 90% renewables in a decade while securing Gulf export routes.

April 7, 2026

Pakistan orders early market closures amid Middle Eastern crisis

Steps include early market closures, reduced business hours, and offering free public transport to reduce vehicular traffic and fuel usage amid regional tensions.

April 6, 2026

A container ship is seen at berth at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on April 2, 2026.

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul

Oil prices eased after an early surge on Middle East tensions as tentative Iran ceasefire talks lifted investor sentiment, while Asian markets mostly rose in holiday-thinned trading.

April 6, 2026

Middle East Roundup: US pushes diplomacy as Israel-Lebanon talks, Gaza tensions test regional peace

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