Russia Backs North Korea’s Security Measures, Calls Them Lawful Under International Law
MOSCOW: Russia has expressed support for North Korea's efforts to strengthen its national security and defense capabilities, describing Pyongyang's actions...
Regional Security
Iran Signals Wider Retaliation as Mojtaba Khamenei Warns of Response to Future US and Israeli Strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the country's military leadership to prepare for an immediate response to any renewed...
ASEAN Defence Ministers Adopt New Initiative to Strengthen Youth Participation in Regional Peace and Security
ASEAN defence ministers and their international partners have agreed to strengthen the role of young people in promoting regional peace,...
Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has condemned reported Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, expressing concern over rising security risks in the Middle East. AI...
Iran Tensions Put Regional Diplomacy Under Pressure
TEHRAN, Efforts to ease tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel remain a key concern for regional leaders as...
India-China Border Tensions Draw Fresh Attention as Beijing Responds to Arunachal Face-Off Reports
Reports of close encounters between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh have...
Iran Confirms Continued Exchange of Messages With the United States Amid Regional Tensions
Iran has confirmed that messages continue to pass between Tehran and Washington, highlighting the possibility of renewed diplomatic engagement despite...
Saudi-Led Coalition Launches Fresh Strikes on Houthi Missile Sites in Yemen as Regional Tensions Intensify
The conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement has entered another dangerous phase after a Saudi-led coalition announced fresh...
Trump Warns of Possible Further Military Action Against Iran if Negotiations Fail
US President Donald Trump has reportedly warned that the United States could consider further military action against Iran if diplomatic...
Saudi Arabia Reports Interception of Ballistic Missile Heading Towards Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s air defence forces reportedly intercepted a ballistic missile heading towards Riyadh amid continuing security concerns linked to the...
Airstrikes Reported in Yemen’s Saada Province Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Fresh reports of airstrikes in Yemen’s Saada province have raised renewed concerns about the security situation in the country, where...
Israeli Encirclement Tactics in the Occupied West Bank Raise Concerns Over Palestinian Communities
Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank are facing renewed concerns over movement restrictions and security operations as reports highlight...
Iran Keeps Diplomatic Door Open While Warning It Is Ready to Defend Its Sovereignty
Iran has reiterated that diplomatic engagement remains an option for resolving regional tensions, while warning that it will take measures...
Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Military Camp Near Aden Airport Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict
ADEN, Yemen — Yemen's Houthi movement claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack targeting a military operations facility near Aden's...
China Defends Coast Guard Patrols Near Taiwan-Controlled Islands Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
BEIJING, China — China has defended its coast guard operations near the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands, intensifying an ongoing dispute over...
Netanyahu Reportedly Pushes for Renewed Iran Offensive Amid US Opposition
JERUSALEM — Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought renewed military action against Iran earlier this month, raising fresh questions...
Japan and Russia Hold Diplomatic Talks on European Affairs Amid Changing International Relations
Japan and Russia have held discussions involving officials responsible for European affairs, providing another opportunity for diplomatic communication between the...
India and UAE Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through High-Level Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
India and the United Arab Emirates are continuing their diplomatic engagement through a planned meeting between India's External Affairs Minister...
United Kingdom Urges Restraint as Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Raise Regional Security Concerns
The United Kingdom has called for restraint and renewed diplomatic engagement amid concerns over rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea,...
Iraq’s New Government Faces Major Challenges Following Parliamentary Approval of Cabinet
Iraq has entered a new phase of government formation after parliament approved key appointments in the cabinet led by Prime...
Egypt and Qatar Condemn Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Call for Urgent De-Escalation
Egypt and Qatar have jointly condemned attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate end to hostile actions, stressing...
Thailand and South Korea Deepen Strategic Cooperation Through High-Level Dialogue
Thailand and South Korea are continuing efforts to strengthen their bilateral relationship through strategic discussions aimed at expanding cooperation across...
Russia Calls for Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon as Lavrov Holds Talks With Lebanese Foreign Minister
Russia has called for an immediate ceasefire in southern Lebanon and renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, following talks...
Malaysia Pushes for Myanmar’s ASEAN Reintegration During Landmark Min Aung Hlaing Visit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has signalled its willingness to support Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),...
UN Chief and Pakistan PM Discuss Regional Peace, Diplomacy and the Future of Multilateralism
ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have held high-level talks in Islamabad focusing on...
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports Kill Three and Injure 36 as Yemen Conflict Escalates
Three people were killed and 36 others injured after Houthi forces launched attacks targeting two major airports in Saudi Arabia,...
UN Advances Diplomatic Efforts on Afghanistan Through Doha Process
Doha: The United Nations is continuing diplomatic engagement on Afghanistan as international efforts focus on political dialogue, regional cooperation and...
Yemen Conflict Intensifies as Houthi Forces and Government Allies Clash
Sana’a: Yemen is facing renewed military pressure as clashes between Houthi forces and forces aligned with the internationally recognized government...
Japan’s Government Faces New Political Test as Security and Economic Policies Gain Attention
Japan’s government is entering an important period of political debate as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration seeks to strengthen its...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Deepen Defence Cooperation Under New Security Framework
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are moving to strengthen their defence relationship through a new security framework aimed at improving...
Somalia Rejects Any Israeli Military Presence Amid Berbera Base Claims
Mogadishu: Somalia has rejected any potential Israeli military presence on territory it considers sovereign, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud saying...
Japan Reviews Its China Policy Ahead of Prime Minister’s Policy Address
Tokyo: Japan is preparing for a major policy address that is expected to outline the government's approach toward China, with...
Renewed Fighting in Tigray Brings Ethiopia’s Political Stability Under Pressure
Addis Ababa: Renewed clashes in Ethiopia's Tigray region have raised fresh concerns about political stability and the durability of the...
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan Issue Joint Call for Regional Cooperation
Asmara: The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have issued a joint political declaration calling for greater cooperation and...
Yemen Government Announces Military Campaign to Reclaim Houthi-Controlled Areas
Aden: Yemen's internationally recognised government has announced plans for a military campaign aimed at regaining areas currently controlled by the...
Saudi Arabia Considers New Measures as Houthi Threat Raises Red Sea Concerns
Saudi Arabia is assessing its options as security concerns surrounding Yemen and the Red Sea continue to develop. The situation...
US-Iran Tensions Rise as Washington Signals Possible New Action
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified as Washington considers its next steps toward Tehran, adding fresh uncertainty...
Somalia Rejects Israeli Military Presence as Regional Tensions Continue
Somalia has reaffirmed its opposition to any Israeli military presence on its territory, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stressing that...
Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Deepen as Relations Reach a Critical Point
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have entered a difficult phase as political and diplomatic disagreements between the two neighbouring countries...
Ethiopian Forces Retake Key Airport in Tigray as Political Conflict Intensifies
Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, marking...
