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China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint

China calls reports it supplied weapons to Iran ‘baseless smears’

Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says

Palau leader says global oil crisis having ‘big impact’ on his citizens

S. Korea secures at least 3 months’ supply of garbage bags as Mid-East war hits naphtha market

India’s voter-roll purge sparks protests before key state election

Japanese toilet maker Toto halts bathroom orders after Iran war upends supply chain

China urges restraint as Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

Japan eyes remote Pacific island for nuclear waste storage: Report

Rescue under way for trapped victim after fire at Penang law firm

Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll

ASEAN urges safe passage in Hormuz as Trump eyes blockade

Thailand announces rules for Songkran festival, fines for non-compliance

‘Ondel-ondel’ buskers poised to disappear from Jakarta streets

China’s governance model gains appeal in Vietnam as police expand power

US, Indonesia discuss allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace

Elephant in Sabah tramples man to death as son escapes at palm oil plantation

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul the most key ally after US

South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters to dislodge military outpost

High diesel prices will impact roadworks nationwide, says Malaysian minister

Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urges China to take on bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Japanese PM revives push for constitutional reform talks as Hormuz risk looms

Taiwan’s Lai to visit Eswatini, its last diplomatic ally in Africa

Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, says senior official

Malaysia detains two tankers suspected of illegally transferring diesel

US, Australia and the Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea in 2026

US, Australia and Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea in 2026

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

Suspected gas explosion in South Korea injures 15

US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say

Video of Pakistani detainee escaping from Malaysian jail during transfer goes viral

Clean-up under way in New Zealand’s North Island in wake of Cyclone Vaianu

Spanish premier Sanchez heads for fourth China visit, risks annoying Trump

Same road, different rules: How Malaysia’s fuel crisis exposed its leaders’ double standards

At US-Iran talks, Pakistan’s field marshal takes centre stage

Prabowo heads to Russia to secure energy, fertiliser stocks for Indonesia amid Middle East tensions

Three killed as armed men attack Pakistan Coast Guards in Arabian Sea

Australia PM to travel to Malaysia, Brunei for fuel talks

Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $4.5 billion

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during father's funeral