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Pakistan is set to return $3.5 billion to the UAE, a deposit made in 2019 to support its balance of payments. The move, described by officials as a routine transaction, will cut central bank reserves by around 18% and may pressure the rupee. The finance minister says alternative financing is being explored.
Lufthansa pilots began a 48-hour strike on Monday, with cabin crew following on Wednesday, causing widespread cancellations at German airports. The airline, already grappling with union disputes, faces four consecutive days of disruption, adding to its operational and financial pressures.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Moscow for talks focused on strategic partnership, energy cooperation, and trade, amid scrutiny of Prabowo's extensive foreign travel and Indonesia's non-aligned diplomatic posture.
OPEC and secondary reports show eight OPEC+ countries that apply voluntary cuts reduced oil production by roughly 7.5 million barrels per day in March 2026, leaving output well below agreed targets. Country-level shortfalls were largest in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE, while Kazakhstan overshot its quota. Separate EIA and IEA assessments link much of the drop to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz constraints.
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated sharply over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington imposing a blockade on Iranian ports and Tehran threatening to close key shipping routes. Multiple incidents involving commercial vessels have been reported, and oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel. Diplomatic efforts for a second round of talks are underway, but a fragile ceasefire remains under threat.
A US naval blockade of Iranian ports, announced by President Trump, has triggered Chinese condemnation as Beijing navigates its role as top buyer of Iranian oil. The move complicates US-China relations ahead of a planned summit, with China calling for a ceasefire and warning of regional escalation.
Recent France 24 reports highlight ongoing violence in northern Nigeria, charges against six men for plotting an attack on the presidential villa, and Nigeria's efforts to evacuate citizens from South Africa. The reports also cover accusations between Sudan and Ethiopia/UAE over drone strikes, as well as cultural events in Paris.
Negotiations in Islamabad between Washington and Tehran concluded without a long-term accord, with analysts pointing to deep structural contradictions and accumulated mistrust. Israel's position narrows the diplomatic space, and both sides appear to be preparing for a possible resumption of active confrontation.
Iranian officials have stated that the country is prepared to defend itself for several years in its ongoing conflict with the United States, following the February 28 US-Israeli military operation. Talks in Islamabad failed to produce a long-term agreement, and the US has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Navy has begun blockading Iranian ports, tightening global oil supplies and pushing prices above $100 a barrel. The move aims to pressure Tehran into accepting US terms to end the war, but Iran has condemned it as illegal. Analysts warn of significant economic repercussions for Iran and potential global ripple effects.
After high-level US-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, Pakistan and other nations including the EU, Oman, and Australia are urging both sides to maintain the two-week ceasefire and return to negotiations. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of upholding the truce, while concerns remain over regional stability and Gulf security.
US President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports, set to take effect Monday, after ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without a deal. Iran has threatened to halt Gulf trade in response, while both sides trade accusations and the conflict continues to claim lives.
The US has begun a naval blockade of Iran, announced by President Trump after failed talks in Islamabad. Trump warned that Iranian ships approaching the blockade would be 'immediately eliminated.' The move has drawn international concern, with Saudi Arabia urging a return to negotiations, and comes amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon and on Hezbollah to cease its strikes, insisting the Middle East ceasefire must extend to Lebanon. The call comes after Israel's largest assault on Lebanon since the war began, killing hundreds, and as Australian politicians debate the government's response.
Iranian officials have reported that more than 3,300 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, with the latest figure from the head of Iran's Legal Medicine Organization putting the toll at 3,375. The reports also detail significant damage to medical and educational facilities, though casualty figures for education workers vary between sources.
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will soon be reopened to navigation, despite recent US intelligence reports suggesting Iran may keep it closed. The waterway's closure has disrupted global oil markets, with OPEC+ planning to increase production. Iran has allowed passage for friendly nations while blocking US-linked ships.
US Central Command says two guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz to start clearing Iranian-laid mines, but Tehran denies the crossing and threatens to attack unauthorized vessels. The operation coincides with US-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad.
Relatives of a Pakistan-origin man missing in Kuwait have appealed to Pakistani authorities for help after receiving unverified reports that his family may have been killed in an explosion caused by missile debris. The family was reportedly traveling to Saudi Arabia to escape heightened conflict in the region, but officials have yet to confirm the incident.
A 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter entered into force between Russia and Ukraine, but reports of violations and a deadly pre-truce drone barrage cast doubt on its durability. Civilians on both sides expressed scepticism, recalling a similar truce last year that quickly collapsed.
As a fragile ceasefire holds between the US, Israel, and Iran, Americans report rising gas prices, economic anxiety, and divided views on the conflict. Polls show broad opposition to the strikes, with partisan splits and concerns about military personnel and financial impacts.