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Pakistan Leads Regional Push to Reopen Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict

Foreign Ministers Badr Abdelatty of Egypt, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Hakan Fidan of Turkey meet to discuss regional de-escalation. Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic hub as it hosts foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia for high‑stakes talks aimed at easing the Iran conflict and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. Regional Diplomacy Intensifies in Islamabad Pakistan convened the meeting in Islamabad as part of its effort to broker an end to the Iran war and stabilize global energy routes. The discussions focused heavily on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors for oil and LNG shipments.  Key Points Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia arrived in Islamabad for the talks. Proposals were floated to Washington to restore shipping through Hormuz, including ideas modeled on Suez Canal–style fee structures.  A potential...
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Bitcoin Surges to New Heights: Record Highs Amidst Dollar Weakness

 


Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has achieved a remarkable milestone, soaring past $72,000 for the first time. This surge marks the sixth consecutive day of gains, propelling its year-to-date rally to an impressive 70%. The driving force behind this ascent? Massive inflows into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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  • Bitcoin’s Rally: The virtual currency surged by as much as 4%, reaching a peak of $72,234 on Monday. Notably, smaller tokens like Ether, Solana, and Avalanche also experienced gains.
  • Institutional Interest: Investors have poured nearly $10 billion into a batch of new Bitcoin ETFs since their launch in the US just two months ago. This influx has ignited a broad surge across crypto markets.
  • Global Acceptance: The London Stock Exchange has confirmed its acceptance of applications for admitting Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes. Additionally, Thailand’s securities regulator has granted retail investors permission to buy overseas crypto ETFs.
  • Technical Indicators: Other bullish signals include the upcoming quadrennial “halving” event scheduled for April, which will reduce Bitcoin’s supply growth by half. Furthermore, growing open interest in Chicago-based CME Group’s Bitcoin futures market and a rebound in the funding rate indicate heightened interest from both institutional and retail traders.

As Bitcoin continues its meteoric rise, all eyes remain on the crypto landscape. 


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