Antonio Guterres ‘alarmed’ by Donald Trump rhetoric on Iranian energy plants: UN spokesperson
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "alarmed" by former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media threats to attack Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, with h
Sri Lanka introduces fuel subsidies for economic relief amid West Asia war
Facing economic strain from the West Asia conflict, Sri Lanka has introduced a significant fuel subsidy program, offering LKR 100 per liter for diesel and LKR 20 per liter for petrol, costing the gove
Russia’s Key Black Sea Oil Terminal on Fire, NASA Data Show - Bloomberg.com
A critical Russian Black Sea oil terminal is ablaze, confirmed by NASA data, as Ukraine escalates its drone attacks on Russian refineries, bringing the 'smell of war' to cities like St. Petersburg and
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 6 April: Strikes persist across region as humanitarian needs rise
Strikes continue across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported in Lebanon following Israeli strikes, while humanitarian needs escalate and critical infrastructure strains under the ongoin
Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war financing, which has seen a windfall from the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict. This strategy, however, is un
China returns as S-E Asia’s preferred superpower as fears grow over Trump’s policies: ISEAS survey
China has re-emerged as Southeast Asia's preferred superpower, according to an ISEAS survey, as concerns over US President Donald Trump's foreign policies now outweigh fears of South China Sea aggress
Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Thailand's sole jet refuelling provider, **Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS)**, is urging the government to scrap the 4.72 baht per litre excise tax on jet fuel, arguing that the levy signific
Israel rescuers say four bodies recovered from Iran strike site
Israeli rescuers recovered the bodies of two men and two women, identified as Israeli civilians from one family, from the site of an Iranian strike. This incident occurred amidst broader regional tens
The Latest Blows to Iran’s Leadership - The New York Times
Recent Israeli strikes have dealt significant blows to Iran's leadership, with reports of the intelligence head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards being killed and repeated attacks on the South Pars gas f
Tokyo confirms Japanese national held by Iran freed
Tokyo has confirmed the release of a second Japanese national held by Iran, following a similar announcement last month. This marks the second such freeing of a citizen by Iran, as reported by both th
Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline
As President Trump's ceasefire deadline looms, Iran remains defiant, refusing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating attacks with Israel and rejecting multiple cease-fire proposals. Interna
Israel targets Lebanon’s health care system, echoing actions in Gaza, doctors warn
Doctors are warning that **Israel** is increasingly targeting Lebanon's healthcare system, forcing hospital evacuations and raising concerns about a repeat of actions seen in Gaza. This escalation com
South Korea says Pyongyang’s response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions
South Korea views North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions as "meaningful progress" in easing military tensions, despite Pyongyang's continued
Taiwan pivots to coal power as Mid-East war disrupts global LNG market
Taiwan is significantly increasing its reliance on coal-fired power generation to secure energy supplies, as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets and dr
Kuwait says six injured after Iranian attack on residential area
Six individuals in Kuwait were injured after an Iranian attack targeted a residential area, marking a direct impact on Gulf nations from the escalating regional conflict. This incident follows retalia
Singapore ranks first for regional leadership as Trump tops Southeast Asia concerns: Survey
A new survey reveals that for the first time, **ASEAN** is seen as more reliable than the **United States** in upholding a rules-based order, with **Donald Trump** topping concerns in Southeast Asia.
Japanese national detained in Iran in January released on bail
A Japanese national, detained in Iran since January, has been released on bail, as confirmed by Japan's top government spokesperson. This development was corroborated across multiple news outlets, all
Philippines says second national confirmed killed in Middle East war
The Philippines has confirmed a second national was killed in the Middle East conflict, a woman who died in Haifa on April 5 alongside her Israeli husband and in-laws. This tragic incident underscores
When North Korea can strike America: a dangerous policy gap
North Korea's imminent acquisition of reliable nuclear strike capabilities against the US mainland exposes a critical, long-ignored policy gap, while international attention is simultaneously drawn to
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeking talks with Iran’s President, Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is urgently seeking talks with both Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump to de-escalate rising tensions, as Trump reiterates threats