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GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi alleges Iran is charging fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping costs, insurance and regional tensions.
Despite an Iran-related fuel-price surge after US and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, Donald Trump remains popular in the Philippines while public anger targets President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over rising costs.
An Al Jazeera opinion by a Palestinian writer expresses solidarity with Iranians and argues Western promises of freedom are hollow, attributing motives to imperial control.
Malaysia’s prime minister said Iran has agreed to allow Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that Kuala Lumpur is arranging the release of tankers and crews.
Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko met in Pyongyang, signed a friendship treaty declaring a “new stage” in ties, and Kim condemned Western pressure on Belarus amid broader alignment with Russia.
The China Computer Federation urged researchers to boycott a major US AI conference after organisers barred submissions from US-sanctioned institutions, including Huawei, deepening US-China tensions over AI research.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he can envisage a future trade agreement with China, signaling a softening in Europe’s stance as transatlantic tensions reshape policy.
Al Jazeera reports that US‑Israeli attacks have forced roughly four million people from their homes — about three million in Iran and at least one million in Lebanon — creating a major humanitarian emergency.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb warned that US-led peace talks for Ukraine may have stalled or reached their limit, blaming both a shift of attention to a war in Iran and a lack of progress in negotiations.
The USS Nimitz will anchor offshore off Panama’s Pacific coast while the destroyer USS Gridley will dock at the Amador Cruise Port in Panama City, highlighting port capacity and logistical considerations.
Germany warned of a potential “world economic catastrophe” as the war on Iran nears one month, while the OECD trimmed its growth forecast for the UK amid growing European concern over economic spillovers.
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen‑je was sentenced to 17 years for taking bribes and misusing political donations, a decision that threatens the fortunes of the Taiwan People’s Party he founded.
Operation Alborada, led by Senafront with national and U.S. partners, dismantled a Darién human-smuggling network in early 2026, arresting 19 suspects and disrupting migrant trafficking logistics.
A Nepalese probe led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki blamed ex‑PM K.P. Sharma Oli and senior officials for criminal negligence in a youth uprising that killed 76; a leaked report naming suspects has drawn criticism.
Surveillance footage shows a car overturning after being struck by falling rocket debris in central Israel, highlighting the civilian dangers posed by conflict-related debris.
A Chinese military magazine argues the Iran war exposed limits in current missile-defence systems and urges Beijing to pursue air-based interceptors amid rising threats.
Pakistan has quietly become a back-channel mediator between Tehran and Washington amid the Iran war, a move that could sideline India despite its strengthened ties with the US, Israel and Gulf states.
Cuban authorities say Raul Castro was involved in talks with the U.S. as Cuba faces an oil blockade, a development that follows Donald Trump’s remark he would be “honoured” to take over Cuba.
At the Boao Forum, Chinese government advisers urged Beijing to set clear “red lines” for AI use to address job displacement and data security concerns, warning against deploying AI solely to cut labour costs.
At the Boao Forum, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong called on China to lead plurilateral cooperation in Asia, highlighting AI governance and regional prosperity and offering Singapore’s collaboration.