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Japan and Indonesia Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement

Looser Japanese export rules create room for deeper defense-industry ties.

U.S. Sanctions Ex-DRC President Joseph Kabila Over Alleged Rebel Support

South Korean Envoy Presses Iran for Safe Passage Through Hormuz

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt Reinforce Coordination at Antalya Talks

Australia Locks In Diesel as Hormuz Blockade Drags and Geelong Fire Cuts Output

Iran and Oman Discuss Ceasefire Implementation in New Call

Russia, China Push Diplomatic Track in Iran–Gulf Crisis

Eight Muslim-Majority States Condemn Israel’s West Bank Death Penalty Law

UN-Backed Force Begins Haiti Deployment With First Chadian Team

Pakistan and China Set CPEC Phase 2.0 on an Industry-and-Innovation Track

Philippines and China Restart Formal Talks on South China Sea, Pursue Energy and Safety Steps

Rerouted Gulf Shipping Fuels Record March Surge at Pakistan’s Ports

Bangladesh Foreign Minister to Visit India as Dhaka Resets Ties

Iran Says Sri Lanka Invited Sunken Frigate as India Flies Iranian Sailors Home

Pakistan and China Launch Sea Guardian 2026 Naval Drills in Karachi

Trump Presses Allies to Secure Hormuz as Japan Pledges Economic Support and South Korea Hesitates

U.K. Confirms Iran Targeted Diego Garcia With Two Missiles, Both Foiled

Tharoor Urges India to Lead Push to End West Asia War as Energy Squeeze Hits Home

Israel Declares It Has "Already Won" as Iran Fires New Missile Salvos and Hormuz Remains Shut

Türkiye Offers to Host Next Russia–Ukraine Talks as Moscow Flags Pipeline Security