Strait of Hormuz crisis tests Japan's energy strategy, US alliance
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting the United States to reinforce the US-Japan alliance, but escalating turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz is testing both the strength of that partnership and Japan's energy strategy.
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Drone attacks cause fire at Kuwait's oil refinery: media
Drone attacks cause fire at Kuwait's oil refinery: media
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Yemen's Houthis warn of blocking Bab el-Mandeb Strait in support of Iran
MOSCOW, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi movement is considering blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from aggressor countries against members of the so-called axis of resistance, RIA Novosti reported on Friday.Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis' political bureau, said that if the group were forced to close the strait, it would only attack vessels belonging to states that carry out aggression against Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq.He noted that the movement is considering all possible scenarios to support Iran in its confrontation with the United States and Israel.The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a strategic chokepoint linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, serves as a vital corridor for global trade, particularly oil and gas shipments between Europe and Asia.
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Spanish PM says US-Israeli strikes on Iran 'illegal'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran are "illegal" and that the Spanish government condemns and firmly opposes them.
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EU leaders vow vigilance against migratory flows, call for Middle East de-escalation
European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from conflicts in the Middle East that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the situation poses growing risks to Europe.
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Asia News Wrap: IEA announces emergency oil release for Asia, and more
Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this week.
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5 dead in multi-vehicle accident inside expressway tunnel in central Japan
Five people were killed in a traffic accident involving four vehicles inside an expressway tunnel in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, early Friday, local media reported.
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6.0-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands: GFZ
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Vanuatu Islands at 02:30:37 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
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Asian art works showcased during Asia Week New York 2026
Asian art works showcased during Asia Week New York 2026
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Trump says he will not put troops in Iran
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will not put troops in Iran as the US-Israeli war with Iran is escalating.
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Trump compares strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor attack in meeting with Japanese PM
US President Donald Trump compared his administration's surprise military actions against Iran to Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.
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US approves arms sales to 3 Mideast allies amid conflict with Iran
The U.S. Department of State on Thursday approved potential arms sales worth billions of U.S. dollars in total to three of its allies in the Middle East as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is escalating.
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People shop for traditional shoes, clothing in Morocco
People shop for traditional shoes, clothing in Morocco
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Takaichi arrives in Washington at 'awkward' moment as US pressures Japan on Iran war
When US President Donald Trump visited Japan in October 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi greeted him with a charm offensive.
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