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Israel's military is directing missiles at Iran-allied militia targets in Beirut, with new reports confirming dawn attacks against three neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital, according to Lebanon's state news agency NNA.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's historic UK state visit aims to strengthen Nigeria-UK ties through trade, investment, and security, marking a new strategic partnership. He and his wife, Oluremi, were greeted by Prince William and Princess Catherine, with the visit being Nigeria's first state visit since 1989.
Israeli military strike targeted Iran's security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say The Straits Times
MANILA, Philippines — While the government earlier warned of diesel hitting P96 per liter in a “worst-case scenario” because of the escalating crisis in the Middle East, consumers are now paying P94…
Dozens of Breslov Hasidim have barricaded themselves inside Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus following a break-in. Nablus is designated as Area A, under the security control of the Palestinian Authority.
Donald Trump dismisses speculation that Israel would launch a nuclear strike on Iran, reaffirming that such an escalation would ‘never’ happen. Read More:…
US President Donald Trump said he had asked China to postpone his planned trip to Beijing by “a month or so” due to the war in Iran. “I think it’s important that I be here,” Trump told reporters in the White House on Monday. “So it could be that we delay a little bit, not much.” The visit, including a summit with President Xi Jinping, is scheduled to take place from March 31 to April 2. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed suggestions that the potential delay was designed to pressure...
European markets are showing mixed performance as persistent tensions in the Middle East continue to influence investor sentiment.
As the war in Iran continues, millions of migrant workers in the Gulf region find themselves caught in the ongoing conflict, exacerbating their already vulnerable existence.
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Tuesday it will provide psychological support, child care services and guidance on South Korea’s education system for students and parents returning…
The character of the Gulf as a sanctuary of geo-economic immunity within a volatile Middle East has vanished. For over several decades, the six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Coun...
An opinion piece discusses former President Trump's perceived demands for assistance from allies regarding the Hormuz 'coalition', questioning the allies' motivation to participate in a crisis not of their making.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting tourism, with the Bulgarian Association of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs reporting mass cancellations of reservations by Israelis in popular Black Sea and Bansko resorts.
Iran's Football Federation says they are in negotiations with the International Football Federation (Fifa) about moving the country's first-round World Cup matches from the USA to Mexico.
Cuba plunges into darkness as nationwide blackouts hits over 10 million people on the island, worsening an energy crisis fueled by oil shortages and U.S. sanctions.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines announced a provisional fare hike of P1 for traditional jeepneys and P2 for modern jeepneys, citing rising oil prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Police and various security agencies in Ondo, Nigeria, are conducting coordinated patrols to enhance safety and combat crime across the state.
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.
Iraq is reportedly engaged in discussions with Iran to ensure the safe passage of oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the war had caused “grave humanitarian catastrophes” in Iran and other West Asia nations
European leaders are rejecting President Trump's demand they send military assets to the Middle East to help open the Strait of Hormuz, which is being obstructed by Iran.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made a controversial decision to raise interest rates, with its governor Michele Bullock stating high inflation hurts everyone, amidst concerns about the potential fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran.
LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi has arrived in western India escorted by the Indian Navy, amid a shortage due to the conflict in Iran. Also, India's UN envoy had sharp words for Pakistan. DW has more.
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The Philippines has approved fare increases across various transport modes and is providing cash handouts to battle soaring fuel costs, which are impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
China said on Tuesday it will provide humanitarian assistance to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, targeted in US and Israeli strikes in the conflict now in its third week. The…
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"There is a wide feeling across the Gulf that Iran has crossed every red line with every Gulf country,” said Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Saudi-based Gulf Research Center.
In a closed discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defense establishment has increased its demands to NIS 177 billion, with the possibility that the war with Iran will take longer.
The redeployment of US military assets from the Asia-Pacific to the Middle East has split security analysts, with some arguing that any strategic damage is largely “psychological” while others warn of a real and measurable gap opening in the region’s defences. More than 2,000 marines and at least one amphibious assault ship have begun moving from Japan towards the Gulf as the US-Israeli war on Iran grinds on. The assault ship USS Tripoli, docked at Sasebo in Nagasaki prefecture, is expected t...
According to Leiter, Israel has extended its help to all the Gulf countries interested in receiving it after more than 2000 missiles and drones were launched against them by Iran.
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR's A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
Fuel prices in Cyprus have risen more than 7 cents per litre in a week and electricity bills could rise by up to 15% by August, as war in the Middle East drives up global energy costs and political…
Treasury yields edged higher as investors assessed the impact of surging oil prices, escalating tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, and an upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.
The stated objective is “to remove threats and create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel.”
Packaging companies in New Zealand are experiencing a substantial 20-30% increase in plastic material prices, attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on global supply chains.