UNSC fails to adopt resolution calling on Iran to refrain from obstructing navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 08, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 8: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has failed to adopt a draft resolution demanding that the Islamic Republic of Iran...

UAE deeply regrets UNSC's failure to endorse clear international cooperation framework in ending Iran's illegal attacks, threats to global economy

Apr 08, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 8: The United Arab Emirates deeply regrets that the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed today to endorse a clear framework for...

ADB launches new trust fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

Apr 08, 2026

Manila [Philippines], April 8: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and...

Kuwait strongly condemns storming, sabotage against its consulate in Basra

Apr 08, 2026

Kuwait City [Kuwait], April 8: The State of Kuwait on Tuesday condemned and denounced in the strongest terms storming and sabotage targeting the Kuwaiti Consulate...

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening

Apr 08, 2026

Washington [US], April 8: U.S. President Donald Trump, just hours ahead of his deadline, said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of...

Israeli army kills WHO staff in Gaza

Apr 07, 2026

Gaza border [Israel], April 7: A member of staff from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been killed in Gaza and several others injured when...

Leading Iranian military figures killed as US deadline looms

Apr 07, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 7: Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the head of its intelligence department, Major General Majid Khademi, was killed...

Iran to allow ships from some nations to pass the Strait of Hormuz for a fee

Apr 07, 2026

Tehran [Iran], April 7: Iran will allow ships from some friendly nations to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in return for security fees, Iranian...

Seoul says sorry after unapproved drone flights into North Korea

Apr 07, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], April 7: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed his regret to North Korea after several unsanctioned drone flights entered the airspace...