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…

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…

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...

The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations.

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the war had caused “grave humanitarian catastrophes” in Iran and other West Asia nations

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.

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.

Israeli military strike targeted Iran's security chief Larijani, fate unclear, officials say  The Straits Times

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.

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...

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.

Israel's ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump's demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.

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.

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.

Italian Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani has expressed doubts about expanding EU naval missions to the Strait of Hormuz, and Finland's Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen stated it's unlikely Finland will help secure the strait, with discussions to begin at the EU level.

"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.

The late socialite Ivana Trump's palatial New York City townhouse has finally sold after more than three years on the market, reportedly at a significant discount from its initial asking price.

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.

European markets are showing mixed performance as persistent tensions in the Middle East continue to influence investor sentiment.

China says takes note of US ‘clarifications’ on possible Trump visit delay The Straits Times

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...

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.