Artistic portrayal of protests in Iran; image: TCA, Stephen M. Bland In an effort to coordinate responses to the Mideast conflict, the foreign ministers of the five Central Asian countries, as well as Azerbaijan, …
BEIJING–China’s foreign minister urged Gulf countries to unite to oppose external interference on Monday, after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran triggered a widening conflict in the region. China hoped that the Gulf states would strengthen unity and develop …
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers questions during a Lower House Budget Committee session on March 2. (Takeshi Iwashita) Despite being pressed by opposition lawmakers, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on March 2 declined to a …
Airports in some Gulf countries reportedly struck amid escalating situation; some Chinese tourists stranded as flights canceled From Saturday to Sunday local time, multiple Gulf states reported explosions, missile interception and air-raid sirens …
Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan on Friday following a Taliban-announced offensive against Pakistani military posts along the shared border, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two long-hostile neighbors. The Taliban has said …
Analysts warn of sustained rally across global markets if tensions escalate By Chi Jingyi Gold bullions and gold coins File photo: VCG The spot price of gold surged past $5,278 per ounce, a notable …
Iran attacks US aircraft carrier, bombs Israel, neighbours over Khamenei killing The US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader have triggered Tehran’s missile retaliation across the region, sharply escalating hostilities and raising fears of …
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, was killed on Saturday following a large-scale military offensive carried out by Israel and the United States across the Islamic nation. Iran is reportedly not been impressed …
Erdoğan warns of ‘circle of fire’ after US, Israel attack Iran President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks at an event in Ankara, Türkiye, Feb. 27, 2026. (IHA Photo) President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan voiced deep concern …
World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei By Caudia Ciobani, Sam McNeil and Sam Metz World leaders urged peace and a return to talks as …