US calls for UNSC vote on backing Gaza ceasefire plan
Diplomatic sources said the vote is planned for Monday, but has not yet been confirmed by South Korea…reports Asian Lite News The
Blinken returns to Mideast
Secretary of State will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo before traveling to Israel, Jordan and Qatar…reports Asian Lite
EU, India, US, Japan launch biopharmaceutical alliance
Government officials and representatives from bio and pharmaceutical companies from the participating countries attended the meeting…reports Asian Lite News India, South Korea,
US denies Houthi attack on USS Eisenhower
Yemen’s Houthi militia claimed responsibility for targeting the Eisenhower carrier in the Red Sea twice in less than a week….reports Asian Lite
‘Israel ran secret influence campaign targeting US lawmakers’
The initiative, orchestrated and financed by Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, sought to rally backing for Israel’s actions in the conflict….reports Asian
‘Netanyahu prolonging Gaza war for political aims’
Biden rejected allegations that Israel is using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare…reports Asian Lite News President Joe Biden said
Blinken calls up Israel officials to discuss Gaza plan
The top US diplomat commended Israel’s readiness to conclude a deal and reaffirmed the United States ironclad commitment to Israel’s security….reports Asian
Fatah Pins hopes on US Deal
Doleh’s remarks came while Egypt is working with Qatar and the US to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza-ruling Hamas in
US, Japan, South Korea hold talks, slam North Korea
The meeting came as tensions heightened on the peninsula due to Pyongyang’s failed launch of a military reconnaissance satellite on Monday….reports Asian
NATO’s Biggest Drill Concludes
Over 90,000 troops, 50+ ships, 80+ aircraft, and 1,100 combat vehicles from all 32 NATO Allies participated in the exercise….reports Asian Lite