Asia - Pacific
Japan hints at dispatching forces to Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping after ceasefire
Japan imports about 90% of its crude oil from Middle East, most of which passes through narrow waterway
Japan hints at dispatching forces to Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping after ceasefire
Japan imports about 90% of its crude oil from Middle East, most of which passes through narrow waterway
11 killed, 3 missing in South Korean factory fire
59 suffer serious injuries as authorities conduct identification procedures, search operations
Pakistani premier says Türkiye played ‘constructive role’ in ceasefire with Afghanistan
Shehbaz Sharif expresses Pakistan's 'readiness to support efforts aimed at de-escalation, dialogue' in Middle East
US lifts sanctions on fertilizer producer, key Belarusian financial institutions
President Alexander Lukashenko pardons 250 people following meeting with US presidential envoy in Minsk
Zelenskyy says US signals possible imminent Russia talks
Ukrainian president warns Moscow may enter negotiations from stronger position due to Middle East crisis, frozen $103.8B EU aid to Kyiv
Japanese premier says she has ‘specific proposals to calm down global markets’ amid Mideast tensions
Trump has shown 'deep trust in Japan,' and 'unwavering commitment to Japan-US Alliance,' says Takaichi ahead of summit with US president