13:30

ASEAN

ASEAN urges restraint as Middle East conflict overshadows Manila talks

Southeast Asian foreign ministers called for restraint on Tuesday as renewed conflict in the Middle East overshadowed regional talks in Manila, warning that escalating violence could derail diplomatic efforts and threaten global stability.

13:28

Middle East Conflict

live Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait as U.S. completes 10th night of strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said it had struck U.S.-linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, claiming damage to air defences and radar systems, as U.S. forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The IRGC also said two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

12:52

IMF

IMF approves $690 million for Ukraine after latest programme review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its latest review of Ukraine's financing programme, clearing the way for the immediate release of around $690 million in additional support. The latest disbursement brings total funding under the programme to about $2.2 billion.

12:10

Türkiye-Armenia

Türkiye simplifies customs system for Armenia trade to include country code: 077

Türkiye has taken a new technical step to facilitate direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalisation process between the two countries.

11:49

Japan-China tensions

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drills in disputed waters near Okinotor

Japan said on Tuesday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with China after Chinese naval vessels conducted live-fire drills in waters Tokyo considers part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).