Iran-backed Houthis have taken control of the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait following a major military offensive on Yemen's western coast. This has created a major risk to global maritime trade and energy security.
Commenting on the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the ongoing war in West Asia is not in favour of the common interests of the international community. He also commented that this war is bringing serious damages for the people of that region.
A strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude has struck the Java region of Indonesia. The earthquake was felt near Teluknaga area in the north-eastern part of the country at dawn local time on Friday. According to information from the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.6.
A warm moment between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi has drawn attention to India’s balancing diplomacy amid growing global divisions.
A BRICS member has been under attack for months – and has subsequently wielded attacks of its own against fellow members.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising questions over the credibility and effectiveness of the Mecca Pact, under which an attack on one member is to be treated as an attack on all.