Washington: The White House declined to commit Wednesday to a timeline for ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it was being actively assessed by relevant agencies. “I don’t want to commit to a timeline, but certainly it’s someth…
Baghdad: Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed ‘serious concern’ Wednesday over the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East, urging all parties to respect international law and adhere to the UN Charte…
Beirut: At least 72 people were killed and 437 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since Monday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said Wednesday. The Israeli army targeted several areas, including Beirut’s southern suburbs, in response to rock…