‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East

Amid cancelled flights, closed airspaces and explosions, citizens from across the region share their experiences with CNA.   

‘Missiles explode right above you’: Chinese citizens stranded amid Iran war share harrowing experiences

Beijing has confirmed one national killed in Tehran and evacuated more than 3,000 citizens from Iran, as those stranded across the Middle East describe explosions, airspace closures and mounting uncertainty.

Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’

President Prabowo Subianto has said he is prepared to travel to Tehran if Indonesia is appointed to mediate the US-Iran conflict.

Travel sector shares tumble as US-Iran conflict disrupts flights

With Thais 'addicted to salt', is country's planned sodium tax the antidote?

Thailand's plan to introduce a tiered salt tax in a bid to curb soaring rates of high blood pressure and kidney disease has sparked debate over whether price measures can succeed where education campaigns have struggled.

Crew member killed after projectile hits tanker off Oman, manager says

V.Ships Asia said that the crew member was killed in the engine room of the tanker. At least three ships are known to have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, and new leaders want to talk

Trump said in media interviews on Sunday that 48 leaders were killed in strikes on Iran, but that he would "be talking" to new Iranian leaders, although he didn't specify when.

Blast at India explosives factory kills 17

The accident, which also left 18 injured, happened in Nagpur, about 800km from state capital Mumbai.

Malaysians advised to halt non-essential travel to Middle East: Foreign ministry

The ministry also urged Malaysians to adhere strictly to instructions from local authorities, shelter in place if advised, and continuously monitor the official social media pages of their respective Malaysian diplomatic missions.

Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks

The leaders' comments come after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North

Since taking office in June, South Korea President Lee Jae Myung has sought to mend ties with the nuclear-armed North, which reaffirmed its anti-Seoul approach during a party meeting last week.

China condemns attacks on Iran, urges ceasefire and talks

On Sunday (Mar 1), China's embassy in Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country as soon as possible or to leave for Egypt via the Taba border crossing.

Indonesia's Garuda, Malaysia airlines suspend flights between several Middle East destinations

The airlines said other international routes would continue to operate.

Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict intensifies

The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes against government installations over the past week following accusations, which it denies, that it harbours militants.

'Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan

Countries expected to be present in Tokyo include big oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States as well as islands states Antigua and Barbuda and Palau, plus China, India and the European Union.

‘Killing auto industry’: Indonesia faces pushback on US$2.4 billion Indian trucks import

The 105,000 trucks are to support the government’s cooperative programme - a flagship initiative of Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto aimed at strengthening rural supply chains and advancing food security.