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China said the ships crossed the vital route after coordination with relevant parties, as Mao Ning called for an immediate ceasefire and stability in the Gulf region.

Iran approves plan to charge ships using the Strait of Hormuz and ban US, Israeli vessels, escalating tensions and threatening global oil supply routes

NASA will send three US astronauts and Canadian Jeremy Hansen around the moon on a 10-day Artemis II test, as the United States seeks to renew its edge in space amid China’s lunar push.

Brent and WTI extend gains as the Hormuz disruption, tanker attack and Houthi threats deepen fears over global oil and LNG supplies

The Foreign Ministry says a specialist search-and-rescue team hired by Precious Shipping has carried out a detailed search of accessible areas on the fire-damaged cargo ship Mayuree Naree, but has not found the three missing Thai seafarers.

Trump warns US could strike Iran’s Kharg Island and oil infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as tensions escalate in week five of conflict

Tokyo and ASEAN agreed to deepen AI collaboration through local-language models, stronger digital infrastructure and rules to curb misuse and disinformation.

Madrid said its airspace and jointly operated military bases cannot be used for any US action related to the Iran war, while emergency cases remain exempt.

After the palace luncheon, Emperor Naruhito said he and Empress Masako had recovered from a cold, while reaffirming warm relations with Indonesia.

Japan's top-grade Crown melons are now on sale in Australia after meeting strict quarantine standards, targeting restaurants, parties and gift buyers.

South Korea is weighing nationwide driving curbs and possible fuel tax cuts as surging oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten energy supplies.

If the Houthis shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Thailand could be hit by soaring oil prices, export disruption and rising power costs as a key global chokepoint tightens.

ho Kuk says a temporary, fully subsidised public transport scheme could be backed by South Korea’s 25 trillion won extra budget to ease pressure on daily commuters.