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Pakistan rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, calls transaction routine

Pakistan rejects misleading reports on UAE deposits, calls transaction routine

Pakistan clarifies UAE deposit repayment is routine, reaffirms deep bilateral partnership

Asia
India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

Data from ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website confirmed that the Green Sanvi was an Indian-flagged tanker

Europe
Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'

French president says an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to 'coastal threats'

Middle East
Iran FM pushes back on media coverage, welcomes Pakistan’s mediation role

Iran FM pushes back on media coverage, welcomes Pakistan’s mediation role

Iran, Pakistan stress dialogue as FO rejects misreporting and urges responsible coverage

North America
US intelligence signals Iran unlikely to ease Strait of Hormuz control soon

US intelligence signals Iran unlikely to ease Strait of Hormuz control soon

Experts warn that Iran could continue constricting the waterway to keep global energy prices high