Pakistan and Türkiye have agreed to expand cooperation in the maritime and transport sectors during a meeting in Istanbul between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. Stronger economic connectivity, modern infrastructure development, and sustainable growth were emphasized, while bilateral collaboration in shipping, ports, and transport was reaffirmed to boost trade and regional economic integration.

China has tightened oversight of overseas investments by enforcing new national security regulations from Wednesday. The framework gives authorities broader powers to review capital flows, technology transfers, and cross-border personnel movements that could affect national security. While the measures are aimed at safeguarding strategic interests amid growing US-China tech rivalry, concerns have been raised that access to global markets by Chinese technology firms could be restricted.

Russia has started importing petrol by sea from India as it seeks to strengthen fuel supplies. At least 60,000 metric tons of petrol have already been dispatched, while imports totaling 400,000 metric tons per month are planned from multiple countries, including Belarus. The Kremlin said discussions were being held with partner nations to secure fuel at acceptable prices. The move is expected to diversify Russia’s fuel supply network.