Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Visit China This Week This week, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a crucial state visit to China, marking one of the most important diplomatic moves of 2026 for both Islamabad and Beijing. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the premier will be in…
Iran’s New Peace Proposal Puts Heavy Conditions on the Table Tension between Iran and the United States has entered a critical stage as Tehran puts forward a new peace proposal aimed at ending the US‑Israeli war on Iran and easing wider regional conflict. The offer includes some of Iran’s toughest demands so far, such as…
Gold price in Pakistan today, May 18, 2026, has once again shown a downward trend in the local market. The latest movement in gold rates has caught the attention of buyers, investors, and traders across the country. For people planning to buy jewelry or invest in precious metals, today’s update is important because even a…
7 Powerful Ways U.S.-China Cooperation Could Reshape the Global Order Recent meetings between the United States and China have reopened a major debate in global politics: can cooperation between the world’s two largest powers create stability, or will it simply strengthen a new era of great-power bargaining? The discussion is not only about trade or…
1. Oil prices hold firm after Trump–Xi meeting Oil prices stayed firm after a high‑profile meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where the war in Iran and oil trade were key topics. West Texas Intermediate crude settled just above 101 dollars a barrel, while Brent closed near 106 dollars, showing…
Gold and silver prices drop as markets reset expectations Gold and silver prices have come under pressure after a strong run, with both metals slipping as traders react to fresh economic data and shifting interest rate expectations. The pullback has surprised many retail investors who saw precious metals as a one-way trade, but the recent…
Donald Trump departed for China on May 13, 2026, and delivered a direct message to Xi Jinping: the United States requires no assistance in any conflict with Iran. Trump stated to reporters at the airport, “No need for Xi’s help.” This declaration draws intense focus as Middle East hostilities escalate and US-China relations face fresh…
Introduction A few hundred miles from where Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to host US President Donald Trump, a very different drama is playing out inside China’s giant oil hubs. Behind the scenes, a network of Chinese oil refineries has become one of Iran’s most important financial lifelines, buying large volumes of crude and…
Introduction Google is once again under global scrutiny, this time in India, where it faces serious accusations of “web snooping” on millions of users. The case has reached the Supreme Court, turning it into a potential landmark moment for digital privacy and tech regulation in the country. As the world becomes more dependent on online…
7 Stark Lessons from China’s Suspended Death Sentences for Two Ex‑Defence Ministers China’s leadership has sent a powerful and unsettling message by giving suspended death sentences to two former defence ministers on corruption charges. The rulings against Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, both one‑time members of the powerful Central Military Commission, show how far President Xi Jinping…
