Tensions in the Middle East: ASEAN nations roll out emergency measures
Elan Castanares Southeast Asian nations have urged restraint amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as countries across Asia implement…
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ASEAN moves to share fuel as the Middle East crisis disrupts supply
Southeast Asian countries are moving to strengthen energy security as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global oil…
WHO flags health risks in countries affected by Mideast tensions
Rosemarie Zamora The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of increasing health risks in the Middle East due to the…
Melania Trump calls for education-led peace at UN amid Middle East tensions
United States First Lady Melania Trump addressed the United Nations Security Council on March 2, urging world leaders…
SCA reports highest monthly rate of returning vessels since Middle East war started
KC Maderia In October, the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) monthly vessel turnover rate reached its highest level since the start…
International news: Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with Pakistan amid Middle East turmoil
James Mario Ajero The ever-changing landscape of international diplomacy marked a new strategic shift as two of the Islamic world's most…
Iran pivots to China in the aftermath of ‘Twelve Day War’
A major geopolitical recalibration is looming in the Middle East as Iran seeks new, reliable partners after Russia…
New Zealand to help stranded Pacific Islanders in Middle East
Carmela Calling The New Zealand Defence Force is planning to send planes to Iran and Israel to assist any stranded…
MSG Leaders’ Summit wraps up with Middle East conflict in focus
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, June 24, with the Middle East…
Egypt assures safety from radiological risks amid regional tensions
Mary Mae Balasanos Egypt’s nuclear watchdog ENRRA has issued a statement emphasising that locals are safe from any radiological risks, as…
PKK dissolution: What does it mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
Hyacinth Estrada On May 12, 2025, the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) announced its permanent dissolution following a call from its…