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Pak Minister Naqvi visits Iran; first trip since initial peace accord
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday reached Iran unannounced the first visit to the country by any senior Pakistani official after Washington and Tehran signed an agreement aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. Naqvi reached Mashhad in Iran on Saturday, reported Geo News, without disclosing further details. Later, Iranian media reported that Naqvi was on his way to the capital city, Tehran, to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. According to the state-owned IRNA news agency, Naqvi, during his visit, will "monitor the ongoing negotiations" between Iran and the US. The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and marked the beginning of a 60-day negotiation window aimed at restoring peace in West Asia. Pakistan - the key mediator in the negotiations - is also a signatory to the memorandum as a guarantor. No official announcement was made in Islamabad about Naqvi's trip, but it is .
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Indian supertanker resumes voyage to Hormuz after mid-journey U-turn
Desh Vibhor, operated by Shipping Corp of India, briefly reversed course before resuming its journey toward the Strait of Hormuz as shipping movements remain under watch amid West Asia tensions
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With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
The development comes a day after Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to attend the talks, which were called off amid the renewed fighting in Lebanon
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With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for Iran talks
The development comes a day after Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to attend the talks, which were called off amid the renewed fighting in Lebanon
Trump says he urged Israel to back Hezbollah ceasefire, hails US-Iran MoU
Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged its leadership to support the ceasefire effort
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Crude surplus may widen Russian discounts as supplies rise post-ceasefire
Indian refiners expect Russian crude discounts to widen as additional supplies from Iran and West Asia enter the market following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement
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Oil shipments rise in Hormuz while questions grow over Iran's terms
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rebounding after the US-Iran ceasefire, though Tehran's transit conditions continue to unsettle shippers
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Oil shipments rise in Hormuz while questions grow over Iran's terms
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is rebounding after the US-Iran ceasefire, though Tehran's transit conditions continue to unsettle shippers
Oil prices fall as tankers resume transit through Strait of Hormuz
By 0645 GMT, Brent crude futures gained 51 cents, or 0.64 per cent, to $80.36 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.28, or 1.7 per cent, to $77.88 a barrel
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Silver prices fall sharply as USD surges on hawkish Fed; may test $60
Silver was trading at $66, down 7.78 per cent from June 17 high of $71.57.
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace
Switzerland confirmed that planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday, while Washington cited logistical challenges
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off, raising doubts over lasting peace
Switzerland confirmed that planned talks between US and Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday, while Washington cited logistical challenges
Supertankers with 80 million barrels of oil ready to pass through Hormuz
Data from Vortexa shows most cargoes are destined for Asia, with several tankers already indicating routes toward China and regional transshipment hubs in Southeast Asia
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Supertankers with 80 million barrels of oil ready to pass through Hormuz
Data from Vortexa shows most cargoes are destined for Asia, with several tankers already indicating routes toward China and regional transshipment hubs in Southeast Asia
Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people
Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported at least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes. The attacks came as planned talks in Switzerland between Iran and the United States over their efforts to reach a permanent end to the Iran war were delayed. Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and its continued attacks on the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah has been a key issue in the talks. Israel maintains it must continue to hold the territory and have a free hand to battle Hezbollah as it has been launching attacks into northern Israel. The talks being postponed trip comes after Al-Mayadeen, a pan-Arab satellite channel that is politically allied with Hezbollah, reported that Iran was delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland over ongoing Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.
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Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon, killing at least 16 people
Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported at least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes. The attacks came as planned talks in Switzerland between Iran and the United States over their efforts to reach a permanent end to the Iran war were delayed. Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon and its continued attacks on the Iranian-backed Shiite militia Hezbollah has been a key issue in the talks. Israel maintains it must continue to hold the territory and have a free hand to battle Hezbollah as it has been launching attacks into northern Israel. The talks being postponed trip comes after Al-Mayadeen, a pan-Arab satellite channel that is politically allied with Hezbollah, reported that Iran was delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland over ongoing Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.
Gold, Silver ETFs tumble up to 6% as risk appetite weakens amid IT selloff
Silver ETFs bore the brunt of the correction, falling as much as 6 per cent during the session, while gold ETFs declined over 3 per cent
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India's return to West Asian oil set to be slow despite Hormuz reopening
State refiners have already secured sufficient crude for the next two months and are evaluating long-term supply commitments from West Asian producers
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Security blunder, American surrender: Critics attack Trump on peace deal
While Trump has hailed the Iran-US MoU as a step towards regional stability, critics have denounced the framework as a premature concession that grants Tehran significant benefits
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Security blunder, American surrender: Critics attack Trump on peace deal
While Trump has hailed the Iran-US MoU as a step towards regional stability, critics have denounced the framework as a premature concession that grants Tehran significant benefits