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Lebanon, Israel in Rome as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
Lebanon and Israel convened in Rome on Tuesday for US-brokered talks to finalize a framework agreement ending the Hezbollah conflict, as US forces launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran
ASEAN Envoy Meets Myanmar Rebels in Thailand Peace Push
ASEAN's special envoy met Myanmar ethnic rebel groups and a military-formed negotiation committee in Thailand on July 13, seeking to advance a national political dialogue a day after ASEAN foreign min
Johor Probes Forest City Startup Over Alleged Israeli Links
Johor's chief minister has ordered a multi-agency investigation into Network School, a co-living tech community in Forest City, over allegations that Israeli nationals entered Malaysia using second pa
Malaysia's Anwar Rejects Snap Poll After Johor Rout
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim told lawmakers his government has the mandate and voters want economic growth, not elections, rejecting calls to dissolve Parliament after Pakatan Harapan's crushing defeat
Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan; Third Night of US Strikes
Iran struck a US air base in Jordan with ballistic missiles while US forces completed their third consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with both sides escalating control of the Strait of Hormuz and o
Trump's Thursday Speech to Cover Iran, Election Integrity
Trump will deliver a prime-time 'Speech to the Nation' from the White House on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, covering Iran and election integrity among other topics, as his team seeks to establish a regular
Indonesia, Singapore seal 26 deals at Jakarta summit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong sealed 26 deliverables at their July 6 Jakarta retreat — covering cross-border electricity trading, multibillion-dollar Morowali so
Trump Threatens Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site
US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear facility following multiple nights of strikes and a demand for 20% of cargo value through the Strait of Hormuz.
Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Thailand in Early August
Myanmar's post-coup leader Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand in early August, per Kyodo News, marking his second trip to an ASEAN member state since becoming president.
South Korea reshapes alliance amid Trump’s unpredictability
South Korea is redefining its military alliance with the U.S. under President Lee Jae Myung’s pragmatic diplomacy, adapting to Trump’s erratic foreign policy by pursuing OPCON transition and expanding
ASEAN meets Myanmar diplomat amid legitimacy concerns
ASEAN's informal meeting with Myanmar's top diplomat risks granting legitimacy to the military-led government without securing progress on its peace plan or inclusion of democratic opposition groups.
Japan Vows Spy Crackdown After NYT 'Den of Spies' Report
Japan acknowledged it must counter foreign intelligence more aggressively after a New York Times investigation alleged Russia turned the country into a 'den of spies' and a conduit for weapons compone
9 nations join Ukraine's Freyja anti-ballistic coalition
Nine European nations joined Ukraine in Paris on Monday to form a coalition aimed at fielding the Freyja anti-ballistic interceptor system within a year, addressing a global shortage of such weapons.
U.S. Reinstates Iran Naval Blockade Starting July 14
President Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports beginning July 14 at 4pm ET, escalating tensions after the IRGC attacked another commercial ship and declared the Strait of Hormuz
Iran Missiles Kill Indian Sailor in Hormuz Tanker Attack
One Indian sailor was killed and eight others wounded when Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 14, the latest escalation in a US-Iran conflict that h
Ukraine, 9 Nations Launch Freyja Missile Coalition
Ukraine and nine partner nations announced a coalition to build a ballistic missile defense system dubbed Freyja, with a stated goal of having it flying within a year.
Trump Is Taking a Page Out of Iran’s Playbook
President Trump declared the US the 'Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz' and vowed to charge all cargo vessels a 20% toll, reversing the administration's prior position that no country could impose fees
EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza’s recovery - AP News
The European Union and partner countries rallied approximately $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's post-war recovery, with the bloc also using the announcement to press for the disarmament of Hamas.
12 States Sue to Block $111B Paramount-WBD Merger
Twelve states have sued to block the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would reduce competition in film and cable and harm consumers, theaters, and distributors.
UN Demands Hormuz De-escalation Amid US-Iran Toll Standoff
UN maritime and trade agencies called for de-escalation and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as Trump announced a 20% 'guardian' toll and Iran's foreign minister countered with a l
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