Middle East
Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
May 15, 2026
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
South Asian and Gulf countries may get hit particularly hard, mostly on energy, remittances, and agriculture. Here's how.
The former Philippine president awaits trial for his brutal war on drugs. He waged it with our help
Ties with the US may however enter a period of some discord, especially if Biden is re-elected
As Shehbaz Sharif is sworn in as new PM, a growing chorus in Congress is calling on Biden to investigate allegations of election fraud
