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Oil prices have shifted as indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran inform expectations for Middle East supply. Markets show guarded optimism about a ceasefire framework and potential restoration of safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while inventories and production signals temper optimism.
A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by Pakistan’s K2 Airways has disappeared after departing from Sharjah, UAE, en route to Karachi. Radar contact was lost as the aircraft rapidly descended. Rescue efforts are underway in the Arabian Sea. Investigators are examining navigation failures, potential mechanical issues, and the broader safety record of Pakistan’s aviation sector.
A privately operated K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 disappeared after reporting a navigation failure while en route from Sharjah to Karachi. Wreckage has been recovered south of Ormara, but the five crew members remain missing as authorities coordinate ongoing search-and-rescue efforts amid rough seas.