US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said American forces had already weakened Iran’s naval capabilities and stood ready to take further action to protect vital shipping lanes. …reports Asian Lite News The
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI: This is a war that should not have happened, and it is a war that does no one any good. Force provides no solution, and armed conflict
UN relief chief says the civilians face consequences across Middle East amid escalating crises UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that civilians are facing consequences across
Escalating conflict in the Gulf region is disrupting global shipping lanes and sending shockwaves through East Africa’s trade network. Exporters warn of mounting losses as longer maritime routes delay deliveries and strain
Iran said that responding to what it termed “ruthless military aggression” is its “inherent right to self-defence,” citing Article 51 of the United Nations Charter….reports Asian Lite News Iran declared on Sunday
Erdogan said Turkiye believes there are still opportunities to establish diplomatic channels to address the crisis…reports Asian Lite News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a
India permitted an Iranian naval vessel to dock in Kochi after technical trouble, with EAM Jaishankar saying the decision was guided by humanitarian considerations. India permitted an Iranian naval vessel to dock
UAE air defences intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones in a major Iranian attack wave, as Gulf states strengthen defences amid escalating regional conflict. Air defence systems in the United Arab
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, issued the caution after holding discussions in Riyadh with Asim Munir, the army chief of Pakistan. Saudi Arabia has warned Iran against what
UAE charity expands Ramadan outreach as International Charity Organisation delivers 225,000 iftar meals and thousands of food parcels to vulnerable families across more than 600 villages….reports Asian Lite News The UAE’s International