Pakistan

Pakistan to Belarus: Jobs, Borders, and Political Calculations

Minsk's offer to bring in 150,000 Pakistani workers addresses urgent needs for both countries, yet the costs rarely show up in the initial deal.

Relations in the Rear View For Now: The U.S.-India Diplomatic Crisis

U.S.-India ties face worst rupture in two decades as Modi rejects Trump’s invite; tariffs, BRICS tensions, and mistrust redefine Asia balance.

Cyprus Corridor: A Hub Between India and Europe

While yachts ferry panicked Israelis to safety and Modi lands for historic talks, tiny Cyprus finds itself at the heart of Middle East power games.

Investment and Mediation: The UAE’s Stake in Kashmir Stability

Kashmir tensions escalate, risking UAE’s investments, expat stability, and regional security amid rising India-Pakistan conflict.

An Arabian Dream: Dubai to Mumbai by Train

A underwater train, Dubai to Mumbai resurfaces in headlines, but engineering, funding, and diplomacy keep it firmly in the concept phase.

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Gulf Sports Investments and Regional Security 

Qatar's world-famous sports infrastructure sat empty as airspace closures grounded the Finalissima, leaving decades of Gulf investment in suspension.

France: The End of Macron’s Middle Ground

The tallies from the municipal ballots gave the political fringes a triumph that the French establishment had not planned for.

Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime

The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.

Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.

Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge

In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.