European countries are preparing a postwar plan to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without direct US involvement, as tensions from the Iran conflict reshape trans-Atlantic ties....
US President Donald Trump said a second round of direct talks with Iran could take place “over the next two days,” signalling a possible diplomatic opening even as the United States presses ahead with a naval blockade targeting Iranian-linked shipping....
Amidst growing concerns over Donald Trump’s stance on the alliance and tensions linked to the Iran war, Europe is drawing up a contingency plan to defend the continent using NATO’s existing military structures if the United States reduces its role, a media report said....
Global financial markets have remained resilient despite volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict, the International Monetary Fund said and warned that rising debt levels and limited policy space could amplify risks if conditions worsen....
War in the Middle East is threatening to slow global growth and push up prices, IMF officials warned, as supply disruptions spread across energy markets and trade flows....
Governments across the world must prioritise efficient, targeted and transparent spending to sustain public trust and economic stability, policymakers and experts said, highlighting lessons from recent fiscal crises and reform efforts across countries....
B.R. Ambedkar’s concept of constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in a world beset by conflicts and political fragmentation, according to India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish....
At least two vessels transited through the Strait of Hormuz en route to Iranian ports after altering their Automatic Identification System (AIS) destination data, following a US blockade on ships entering and leaving Iran, British shipping media reported....
The United States convened a rare, high-level direct meeting between Israel and Lebanon. The first such engagement in over three decades set the stage for direct negotiations....
The global economy is facing a sharp slowdown and rising inflation risks as the war in the Middle East disrupts energy supplies, the In...
