Oil and gas sector

Japanese public wants energy-saving steps as Takaichi holds back

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said repeatedly that Japan has enough oil for the time being and that the country has secured stable supply into 2027.

Trump cancels envoys’ Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

Workers clean a restaurant that was damaged by an Israeli strike, amid a temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, in Tyre, Lebanon, on April 23.

Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over

Fuel supply in Japan has been disrupted by the Middle East crisis, which has affected tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and driven up global oil prices.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 25, 2026

This handout photograph taken and released by Pakistan's Prime Minister Office on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (C-R) and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir (2ndL) walking with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) upon his arrival at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad. Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on April 24, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, ahead of planned Iran-US peace negotiations. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / Pakistan's Prime Minister Office / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO /Pakistan's Prime Minister Office " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Oil tanker arrives at Iraq’s ports: Official

The oil tanker HELGA waiting to load crude oil at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals, near Basra, on April 24.

Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, raising hopes for US peace talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (centre) arrives at Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad on April 24.

Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters

US President Donald Trump told Reuters he did not know what the Iranians' offer would be.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 24, 2026

The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

Trump says US in no rush but ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran

The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

News analysis

US-Iran stalemate running out of time as risks for Trump and Tehran grow

Since the start of this week, the Pakistani capital Islamabad has been ready to welcome top negotiators from Iran and the US for another round of talks.

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