Asia

Qatar warns against a prolonged standoff that risks reigniting with political triggers

Bangladesh has begun loading uranium fuel at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, a key step toward first power generation by August and full output by late 2027

Iran's defense ministry says the US must abandon its "illegal and irrational demands" as Washington weighs Tehran's latest Strait of Hormuz proposal

Iran's UN envoy complains that countries only criticized Iran and not a naval blockade declared by the United States

MSF says Israel has destroyed 90% of Gaza's water infrastructure and blocked supplies, calling it an integral part of genocide against Palestinians

Victims included 73 boys and 47 girls, along with 26 teachers, seven parents, a school bus driver, and a pharmacy technician from a nearby clinic

China’s regulators halted Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns and ordering both parties to withdraw the deal

Abbas Araghchi says US approach derails latest round of talks despite progress, citing excessive demands as the cause of failure

Afghans at a former US base near Doha, evacuated for their ties to the US, fear Taliban reprisals if they return

Hezbollah says Israel’s continued ceasefire violations, occupation of Lebanese territory and breaches of sovereignty will be met with a response

Fars says Iran sends written messages to the US via Pakistan outlining nuclear and Hormuz red lines, stressing these are not formal negotiations

India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz

Palestinian president says they are pleased to uphold democracy despite local and international challenges

Reports say FM Araghchi conveyed Tehran’s negotiating positions and its reservations over US proposals during the meetings

Afghans are processed at the base while seeking US relocation, fearing Taliban persecution for past work with US forces before 2021

US says it will continue to systematically degrade Tehran’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Islamabad, as Iran signals direct talks are unlikely