Diplomacy

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after holding off Beirut attack

A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon.

Iran studying deal to halt war as conflict hardens into stalemate

People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on June 1.

‘Not showmanship’: Aide hits back at critics of Prabowo’s foreign trips

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto (R) and his Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya (C) wait for the arrival Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the presidential palace in Bogor, West Java, on January 11, 2025. (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

US-Iran truce on the rocks over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon

Israel’s push deeper into Lebanon is derailing talks between Iran and Israel to end their three month-old conflict.

Israel defence minister says ‘no calm in Beirut’ unless Hezbollah stops attacks

People fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut, on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.

Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal

Residents fleeing the southern suburbs of Beirut on June 1 after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in the suburbs.

Iran says it does not trust US as Trump toughens peace terms

Protesters wave Iran’s flag during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Tehran on May 29, 2026.

Shangri-La Dialogue 2026

Japan says it remains open to dialogue with China, rejects ‘new militarism’ label

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

News analysis

What China hears in Hegseth’s Shangri-La speech

Major General Meng Xiangqing (front, left), the head of the Chinese official delegation, arriving at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

US, South Korea in talks over American commander’s remarks that drew China’s ire

Seoul’s presidential office said Seoul and Washington “have been maintaining communication at various levels regarding all relevant issues”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.