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UAE air defences engage missile and drone threats, Bahrain sounds sirens
DUBAI, July 12 — The United Arab Emirates defence ministry said today that air defences were engaging missile and drone threats, while neighbouring Bahrain sounded air raid sirens after the US struck Iran following an attack in the Hormuz strait.
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US hits Iran with new strikes as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The US military said yesterday it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran “blatantly attacked” a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes, which began at 7.15pm in Washington
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Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran escalation
TEHRAN, July 12 — Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran’s top diplomat travelling to Oman. An
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Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback
EVERETT, US, July 11 — Boeing marked another step in a marathon comeback yesterday when it celebrated expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company’s reputation. At a rousing ribbon-cutting ceremony
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US missiles ‘locked and loaded’: Trump says complete decimation for Iran if it tries to kill him
WASHINGTON, July 11 — President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting US president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of
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Five years after coup, Myanmar gets a seat at Asean’s informal table again, but trust gap remains
BANGKOK, July 11 — Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours are taking cautious steps towards renewed engagement with its military-backed leadership, but the country remains largely kept at arm’s length by Asean. Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe will meet counterparts from
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Indonesia’s anti-corruption prosecutor quits after police seize billions of rupiah in gold and cash
JAKARTA, July 11 — Indonesia’s top prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah handling special crimes has resigned as police investigate a sprawling corruption probe involving seizures of gold bullion, cash and foreign currencies worth hundreds of billions of rupiah. Spokesman for the Attorney
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Trump agrees to fresh Iran talks but insists ‘ceasefire is OVER’
TEHRAN, July 11 — US President Donald Trump said Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the long-time foes was over. While there have been no direct talks
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China takes a giant leap towards cheaper space launches as reusable rocket returns home
BEIJING, July 11 — China has successfully recovered a reusable rocket for the first time, marking a major milestone in its push to cut launch costs and close the gap with US space leaders. The breakthrough could put Beijing in
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Thai crew of ship struck in Strait of Hormuz sue operators for negligence
BANGKOK, July 10 — Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz filed a lawsuit today against the vessel’s operator and captain for labour violations. The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was hit
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