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A new poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals deep war-weariness among Israelis, with two-thirds opposing the current ceasefire with Iran. Many doubt the war's stated objectives will be met, and a significant portion expects fighting to resume within the year.
A new ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey reveals that 52% of Southeast Asian respondents now view China as their preferred strategic partner, surpassing the US for the first time in recent years. Analysts attribute this shift to US policy uncertainties under President Trump, while cautioning that the region still seeks to avoid choosing sides. Climate change and economic tensions between major powers also emerge as top concerns.
Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Sunday's election after 16 years in power, with challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party projected to win. The high-turnout vote was seen as a pivotal test for the EU and international allies, with US and Russian ties at stake.
BTS kicked off its massive world tour in Goyang, South Korea, marking their return after a four-year hiatus for military service. The tour spans 85 shows across 34 cities, with a record-breaking number of dates. Amid celebration, police reported the theft of about 500 admission wristbands at the venue.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Singapore highlights Australia's reliance on the city-state's refineries for fuel, which are facing crude shortages due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Experts say diplomatic efforts are crucial, but commercial decisions by refinery owners will ultimately determine supply.
The head of the International Air Transport Association has warned that even if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, jet fuel supply recovery will take months due to disrupted refining capacity. Meanwhile, airlines across Asia-Pacific are cutting flights and capacity as jet fuel prices have doubled from pre-war levels.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for South Korea and Japan to collaborate at the U.N. level to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing global supply disruptions. He also suggested a bilateral logistics agreement and stressed trilateral security cooperation amid North Korean threats.
As the US and Israel continue their campaign against Iran, analysts say Beijing is closely studying Washington's military tactics, strengths, and vulnerabilities. The conflict provides rare insights into US wartime resilience, with implications for China's strategic planning, including any potential confrontation over Taiwan.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has proposed temporary overnight closures of petrol stations to conserve fuel as the Middle East conflict disrupts imports. Officials are also investigating suspected oil hoarding and smuggling, while the public is urged to work from home and use public transport.
Filipino farmers are leaving vegetables to rot in the fields as rising oil prices—linked to the Middle East conflict—drive up harvest, labor, and transport costs. Similar pressures are hitting rice farmers across Southeast Asia, where fuel and fertilizer costs have spiked and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted supply routes.
Australia has received assurances from key Asian fuel exporters—Japan, Singapore and South Korea—that normal fuel supplies will continue despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The guarantees come as Australia, which imports about 90% of its refined fuel, faces rising prices and shortages. The government is also diversifying sources and using LNG exports as leverage in negotiations.
South Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday that ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz face differing circumstances, after two Japan-linked vessels passed through the waterway effectively blocked by Iran. The ministry noted that 26 South Korean vessels with 173 sailors remain stranded since late February, while Seoul works with partners to restore safe passage.
The Iran war has driven fuel prices in the Philippines to record highs, crippling public transport and prompting a national energy emergency. With the country heavily reliant on imported oil, economists warn of stagflation and long-term energy challenges.
On day 35 of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, attacks have widened to include Tehran's historic Pasteur Institute and a bridge near the capital. Casualty figures from Iranian officials report over 2,000 killed, while diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and the UK continue amid speculation of a US military leadership shake-up.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Seoul to discuss cooperation on mitigating the economic fallout from the Middle East war, including securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Macron extended an invitation to Lee for the G7 summit, while Seoul also joined international talks on Hormuz and announced tariff relief for rerouted imports.
Ministers from more than 40 countries met virtually on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since US-Israeli strikes began in late February. The UK-led talks, which the US did not attend, focused on diplomatic and planning measures, with 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships reportedly stranded.
The US-led war on Iran is reshaping East Asia's hierarchy, with Russia and China gaining as emergency energy suppliers and industrial stabilisers, while US allies Japan and South Korea face economic strain and reconsider their security dependence, according to reports from the South China Morning Post.
Global markets experienced sharp swings after President Trump vowed to continue attacking Iran, with oil prices jumping over 5% and major stock indexes falling. Earlier in the week, markets had rallied on hopes of a speedy end to the conflict after Trump suggested the war would end in 'two to three weeks'.
European defense ministers warn that the Middle East conflict is diverting resources from Ukraine, while analysts note the two wars are becoming increasingly intertwined through drone transfers, energy markets, and shifting alliances.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing at least one person and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The quake caused building damage and panic across North Sulawesi and North Maluku, with authorities reporting waves of up to 75 centimeters in some areas.