PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will never allow its ports to be used as a route for trade that could support or contribute to Israel’s actions against Palestinians, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this while praising the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) after it seized a container bound for Israel. “Congratulations…

South Korea has expressed concern regarding the United Kingdom’s plan to implement a total ban on insurance and maritime transport for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) starting in January 2027. During a telephone conversation between Yeo Han-koo, trade negotiations curator at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea, and British…

One year after the landmark Washington meeting, the South Caucasus is increasingly moving away from the legacy of confrontation towards a new framework centred on peace, connectivity and economic cooperation. he progress achieved since 8 August 2025 has created new opportunities not only for Azerbaijan-Armenia normalisation but also for wider regional integration involving Türkiye, the…

When the Israeli cabinet unanimously approved a measure to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide in late June, it seemed, for a moment, that a long-overdue moral threshold had finally been crossed. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar framed the move as a matter of historical justice and a moral duty by claiming that “It’s never too late…

TEHRAN- In the meeting between Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade and Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Trade, both sides emphasized the development of trade exchanges, joint investment, and the expansion of industrial, mining, energy, transport, and free zone cooperation with the aim of elevating the level of economic relations between the two countries….

Two lion cubs, Ben Tzur and Uri, who were rescued last year after being illegally trafficked into Israel, were transferred to a big-cat sanctuary in South Africa on Tuesday, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) announced on Thursday. The two lions arrived at the Animal Defenders International (ADI) sanctuary in South Africa after a…

0 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Middle East conflict has reached a sensitive stage as Iran contemplates new restrictions on shipments thru the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes. Concerns are rising that the waterway could become a bigger battleground as Tehran’s parliamentary review of a proposal targeting US, Israeli…

Colombia and Israel are restoring ties ahead of Friday’s inauguration ceremony of new Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, with senior Colombian officials expressing strong support for Israel and intent to expand cooperation.  Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar arrived in Colombia for the inaugural ceremony and met with Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo, Foreign Minister…

  Iran is reportedly pursuing a proposal that would restrict U.S. and Israeli vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz while also seeking financial compensation from countries it considers hostile under a draft diplomatic arrangement involving Oman. If advanced, the proposal could have significant implications for global energy markets, international shipping, and geopolitical stability in…

Saudi Arabia’s accession to the Abraham Accords could become one of the most important diplomatic achievements in Israel’s history. Normalization with the largest and most influential kingdom in the Arab world could reshape the Middle East, open new trade routes, strengthen the moderate camp against Iran, and grant Israel unprecedented legitimacy in the region. But…