Iran has ruled out direct talks with senior U.S. envoys in the Gulf, saying any contact will take place through Qatari mediators. Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have met in Doha with Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Malaysia could spend as much as 40 billion ringgit (£9.8 billion) on fuel subsidies this year if global energy prices remain high, more than double its original budget.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said subsidy costs surged after the outbreak of the Iran war, but pledged continued support to help shield households from rising living costs.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for urgent donor support to close a $100 million funding gap at UNRWA, warning the Palestinian refugee agency is nearing a breaking point after deep cost-cutting measures.
He said further reductions could severely undermine aid and essential services for millions of Palestinians.
The advantage Asian airlines gained on Europe routes during the Iran conflict is beginning to fade as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad restore flights and lower fares.
While carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and ANA continue to benefit from strong long-haul bookings, industry data shows passenger load factors are gradually returning to normal as travellers regain confidence in flying via Gulf hubs.
South Korea says the HMM-operated cargo vessel Namu is expected to leave the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July after repairs to damage sustained in a May attack.
Two vessels, including Namu, remain stranded in the waterway, while 21 South Korean-operated ships have transited safely since the U.S.-Iran ceasefire two weeks ago.
Iran has said it will not hold direct talks with U.S. as Tehran insists both sides must first finalise the terms of the deal before moving on to more contentious issues, including its nuclear programme.
While U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha for high-level discussions and have met with Qatar's prime minister.
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