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How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
Risk of multifront conflict grows as 'axis of war' nations deepen military ties
Politics
Middle East crisis
Chinese cargo ships poised to gain from Red Sea tensions
Houthis believed to grant safe passage to nations friendly with Iran
Middle East crisis
China to host Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah for unity talks
Beijing backs 'reconciliation' between rival factions amid Israel's Gaza war
International relations
Pakistan and Iran agree to boost trade, but Washington casts long shadow
Sanction fears could make it tough for neighbors to expand bilateral business
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran
Pyongyang officials visit Moscow-friendly nations in diplomatic blitz
International relations
North Korea officials visit Iran in a rare public trip
Two sides have long been suspected of cooperating on ballistic missile programs
Middle East crisis
Iraqi military force says base was attacked, army investigates
1 dead, 8 injured in strike on Popular Mobilization Forces 50km south of Baghdad
Middle East crisis
Iran signals no plans to retaliate against Israeli drone attack
Israel and White House decline to comment on incident
Indo-Pacific
Japan studies Israel's air defense success with eye on Indo-Pacific
U.S.-Japan-Australia collaboration faces additional threat of China's hypersonics
Markets
Asian stocks fall as concern over Middle East spurs selling
Nikkei and KOSPI down by 3%; yen strengthens, other currencies weaken
Middle East crisis
China says it opposes any Israel-Iran escalation amid balancing act
Murky reports of Israeli strike underscore Beijing's economic stakes, dicey diplomacy
International relations
Iran attack on Israel stokes celebration, fears in Tehran
Missile-and-drone strike heightens worry over regional conflict
Middle East crisis
China says Iran can 'handle situation,' spare Middle East turmoil
Beijing appreciates Tehran not targeting neighbors, foreign minister says
Interview
Iran strike on Israel driven by pressure from hard-liners: expert
Stimson Center's Barbara Slavin says ending Gaza war key to easing regional tensions
Middle East crisis
U.S. denies Iran gave 72 hours' notice of attack on Israel
Turkish, Jordanian, Iraqi officials say Tehran warned of drone and missile assault
Middle East crisis
U.S. will not join any retaliatory action by Israel on Iran: White House
G7 condemns Tehran's missile attack, warns of 'uncontrollable regional escalation'
Middle East crisis
Iran attack on Israel sows Asian fears of wider war
India urges 'restraint,' China warns tensions are 'spillover' from Gaza conflict
Middle East crisis
Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles
Move comes after Tehran vowed retaliation for strike that killed its commanders in Syria
International relations
Iran seizes Israeli-linked cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Action threatens shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
International relations
Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner, rather than later'
U.S. president warns Tehran not to proceed
The Nikkei View
International community must make every effort to end Gaza fighting
Israel will face greater isolation if it ignores global consensus on cease-fire
Middle East crisis
Israeli military reduces troops in southern Gaza, spokesperson says
Forces are preparing for 'next missions,' including in Rafah area: defense minister
Turkey
Erdogan's local election drubbing points to tough time at 2028 vote
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's win puts him as top challenger for Turkey's presidency
Middle East crisis
Iranian consulate in Damascus flattened in suspected Israeli air strike
Move marks apparent escalation of Middle East conflict