China taking steps to ease Mideast tension
China believes that Iran can handle the situation well and spare the region further turmoil, while safeguarding its own sovereignty, FM Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart…
Indonesia to closely monitor economic impacts of Middle East—economic minister
Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said recalibrating the state budget would be necessary if the oil price shoots up, but Jakarta would see how the situation…
Iran’s drone attack on Israel a legitimate act, says PM Anwar
He added that Putrajaya welcomed assurances from Iran that its response would be the extent of their action, provided there were no further provocations by Israel.
Mideast escalation could pose major economic risk to Indonesia
Former Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro said Indonesia’s economic growth this year could end up between 4.6 and 4.8 percent if escalation occurred, short of the…
G7 leaders condemn Iran attack on Israel in ‘strongest terms’
According to a senior U.S. government official, the leaders discussed possible response measures, such as implementing sanctions against Iran and designating the Islamic…
Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting
Each country called the other the main threat to peace in the Middle East and called on the Security Council to impose sanctions.
Asia calls for an immediate de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel
Several Asian countries expressed condemnation and called for "restraint" after Iran’s drone and missile strikes against Israel last April 13.
4 Filipino crewmen on ship seized by Iran for its Israeli links
Hans Cacdac, officer in charge of the Department of Migrant Workers, said they have contacted the families of the seafarers and “assured them of full government support and…
As Gaza starves, Palestinians rise to the occasion to feed thousands of hungry mouths
Rebuilding Alliance, a non-profit organisation, in partnership with the World Food Programme, has been serving hot meals since the beginning of the conflict, feeding 100,000…
Indonesia, Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza on Idul Fitri eve
The aid had a total weight of 3,200 kilograms of food and medicines, consisting of 20 packages at 160 kg each.