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Pakistan condemned the Houthis' maritime embargo threats against Saudi Arabia, warned it would defend its own maritime interests, and reaffirmed support for Riyadh at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.
Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested an additional $67bn for the war with Iran, citing $37.5bn already spent. The request faced bipartisan scrutiny in a Senate hearing, with critics questioning the cost and strategy.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko held separate meetings with Chinese and Bahraini diplomats, urging an immediate end to US-Iran hostilities and a return to negotiations based on the Islamabad memorandum. Both sides condemned attacks on civilian facilities as inadmissible, while Russia presented its proposals for collective security in the Persian Gulf.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, a deeply buried facility near Natanz. The site, suspected of hosting an undeclared enrichment facility, remains untouched due to its depth and perceived lack of immediate threat, according to multiple reports.
The US military has completed its 11th night of strikes on Iran, targeting aircraft hangars and drone storage sites, while Iran continues attacks on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional targets. Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, led by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, have yet to yield a new arrangement, and the conflict has pushed oil prices higher.
Smoke was reported rising from the Aqaba area in Jordan following an Iranian missile launch towards Jordan. The IDF stated that no Iron Dome interceptors were launched, and no debris fell in Israeli territory. The US intercepted the missiles, and no injuries have been reported.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but accuses Iran of not being serious about talks, as US strikes continue for consecutive nights. Rubio warns Iran will 'pay a price' and reiterated the US goal of denuclearization.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, as he seeks additional funding for the conflict. The figure marks a significant increase from previous estimates, with lawmakers questioning the cost and strategy.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, where she raised concerns about China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile and other regional issues. Wang urged Australia to abandon 'double standards' and work to maintain improving bilateral ties, while Wong reiterated Australia's consistent approach toward Beijing.
US forces carried out an eleventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with air defence activity reported across Tehran. President Trump warned the campaign is "not finished," while Iran and its allies threaten further escalation across the region.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin, sealing economic agreements focused on energy and trade. The talks also touched on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, with Merz hailing the initialled peace deal as historic.
The Trump administration has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing US companies to help build a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom. The pact omits certain nonproliferation safeguards, drawing concerns about regional arms race risks.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's fortified nuclear site known as 'Pickaxe Mountain,' escalating tensions as the US-Iran conflict enters its fifth month. The facility, south of Tehran, is described as deeply buried and heavily fortified, while Tehran maintains it is for centrifuge assembly only.
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting air defense systems and maritime assets. President Trump warned of an impending attack on an underground nuclear facility near Natanz, as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
A UN report shows global hunger fell for a third consecutive year in 2025, yet progress remains uneven. For the first time, Africa hosts the most hungry people, with 309 million affected, surpassing Asia's 292 million. Affordability of healthy diets remains a major global challenge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated his office lacks the legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has called on US federal officials to act. The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 over alleged war crimes, while President Trump has said Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visits. Congressman Ro Khanna has endorsed Mamdani's call for federal cooperation with the ICC.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.