Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz Strait access: U.S. ambassador to India

NEW DELHI, March 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held conversations over the phone on Tuesday, discussing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, according to U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. In a post on social media platform X, Gor…

Fiji reactivates Tourism Action Group amid Middle East tensions

SUVA, March 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Fiji has reactivated its Tourism Action Group as the Middle East conflict continues to intensify. Led by Tourism Fiji, the group will support the sector in preparing for potential impacts of the global crisis by strengthening coordination and ensuring a unified response, reported Fiji Broadcasting…

Report: Iran names new security chief after Larijani’s assassination

TEHRAN, March 24(NNN-DPA) – Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a retired Revolutionary Guard commander, has been appointed secretary general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council following the killing of Ali Larijani in a targeted Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by presidential decree and senior officials, was…

Germany’s FM Wadephul urges European unity in face of changing US

BERLIN, March 24 (NNN-DPA)- Given the profound changes in US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, European unity should be the continent’s top priority, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday. “Our trans-Atlantic relationship is undergoing a profound transformation,” Wadephul told an audience attending an event marking the 75th…

Malaysia supports Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts to ease Iran-Israel conflict – Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will continue to support Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts to ease the Iran-Israel conflict to ensure tensions are reduced and civilian lives are protected. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such support for Jakarta’s initiative is expected to help open…

Starmer says Iran not targeting Britain with long-range missiles

LONDON, March 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there was no indication that mainland Britain was being targeted by Iran, while stressing the need to protect British interests and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. “We carry out assessments all the time in order to keep…

Trump pauses strikes on Iran after “productive” talks

ISTANBUL, March 23 (NNN-Bernama-Anadolu) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday said he has ordered a 5-day postponement of all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran over the past two days, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “I am pleased…

Global energy watchdog says 40 West Asia energy sites heavily damaged by conflict

File photo of a burning oil storage facility. Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images. ANKARA, March 23 (NNN-Bernama-Anadolu) — More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in West Asia have been “severely or very severely” damaged amid the ongoing conflict, the International Energy Agency said, according to media reports Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA)…

Pope voices deep concern over ongoing war in West Asia

LONDON, March 22 (NNN-Bernama-Anadolu) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed his “deep concern” over the ongoing war in West Asia, as well as other parts of the world “torn apart by war and violence,” Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Vatican News. After praying the Angelus, the pontiff called for an…

Iran denies responsibility for missile attacks on Diego Garcia

File photo of a surface-to-air missiles during a defence exhibition held in Tehran, Iran in 2010. Photo credit: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl ISTANBUL, March 22 (NNN-Bernama-Anadolu) — A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera on Sunday that Iran was not responsible for and was not behind missile attacks on the Diego Garcia military…
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