China backs Iran as tensions rise in Gulf and Hormuz
Beijing also urged talks to reopen quickly and called handling of the Strait of Hormuz an urgent issue.
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Trump weighs larger Iran strike after 13 nights of U.S. attacks
Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
The New York Times, NPR
Trump weighs major Iran strike as Pakistan pushes peace channel
Why it matters: Reuters reported Pakistani mediation raised hopes of talks, helping lift stocks and ease oil prices.
Trump threatens another strike on Iran over nuclear, Hormuz
The standoff keeps the risk of a Strait of Hormuz blockade high, threatening shipping and adding to global inflation pressure.
Series: United States · Iran War Funding Push · 4 chapters since Jul 2110 fake foreign investor cases handed to Kejari Kota Tangerang
The suspects now face up to 5 years in prison, not just deportation, after investor visas were allegedly secured with forged deeds.
Antara News, Republika +1
130 people, mostly children, test positive for HIV at Karachi public hospital
More than 10,500 people have been screened around KBV Hospital, while investigators are tracing the outbreak back to October 2025.
Trump moves U.S. to guard Strait of Hormuz as Iran strikes Gulf
Why it matters: New attacks and threats to the ceasefire jolted oil prices and raised risks for global tanker traffic through the chokepoint.
Earlier: US strikes in 5 Iranian provinces kill 14, wound 78Series: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7Trump ends US-Iran ceasefire as Oman hosts Hormuz talks
What's next: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reached Oman as mediators seek a call with the U.S., Qatar and Pakistan.
K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo jet loses contact over Arab Sea
The Sharjah-Karachi flight carried five crew members, and search efforts are centered about 287 kilometers west of Karachi.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia +2
Iran Rejects Opening Peace Talks if U.S. Threats Continue
Tehran cited Article 13 of the Islamabad memorandum, in force since 18 June, hours after Trump reopened the military option.
Brent falls below $72.48 as more ships resume Hormuz crossings
Why it matters: Oil has dropped back to prewar levels after US-Iran talks and a new channel to reduce risks for commercial vessels.
US, Iran form 4 working groups after Swiss talks
Both sides are aiming for a final deal within 60 days on nuclear issues, sanctions, reconstruction and implementation.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
Iran Rejects Missile Talks as Negotiations With US Continue
The US authorized exports of Iranian oil, while both sides also agreed to release frozen Iranian assets.
UN Security Council adopts Resolution 2823 on peacekeeper attacks
The measure also requires the U.N. secretary-general to report on investigations and prosecutions into killings of peacekeepers.
Republika, Antara News +1
UN Security Council backs new steps to prosecute attacks on peacekeepers
What's new: The measure gives the secretary-general 120 days to propose stronger accountability tools as prosecutions remain rare.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times
US, Iran head to Swiss talks as Tehran moves to close Hormuz
What's next: Technical talks start Sunday in Switzerland as a 60-day interim deal strains over fighting in Lebanon.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
US, Iran schedule technical talks in Switzerland on June 21
The Burgenstock talks will include mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, with a 60-day window for a final nuclear and sanctions deal.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +2
US, Iran set 60-day track for deal after Swiss talks
What's new: Tehran agreed to let IAEA inspectors return, while Washington issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sales.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Trump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz; Iran walks out in Swiss
The threat disrupted four-way technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan just as new peace negotiations were getting started.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Singapore backs US-Iran pact to halt fighting, reopen Hormuz
Why it matters: The strait is a key maritime trade route, and Singapore urged safe, unimpeded passage for ships and crews.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +3
Trump threatens Hormuz tolls as Iran claims strait closure
What's next: Iranian and US negotiators are due in Switzerland as Washington says ship traffic is still moving through the waterway.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill
Afghanistan strikes militant bases in Pakistan, border tension rises
Kabul targeted sites in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a week after Pakistan strikes the Taliban said killed 13 people.
Trump threatens renewed strikes on Iran if nuclear deal fails
New: Trump says a U.S.-Iran peace signing is planned in Swiss on Friday, with ships in the Strait of Hormuz tariff-free.
Bloomberg, Antara News +5
U.S., Iran prepare peace draft as Hormuz drone is shot down
The draft would free up frozen Iranian assets, ease oil sanctions and launch 60-day nuclear talks; signing could come as soon as June 14 in Geneva.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +3
Pakistan police fatally shoot Australian girl during robbery response
The officer who fired was arrested and remanded, while Australia called for a transparent investigation.
Oil falls 4% after US-Iran reach peace accord
Brent slipped to about $84 a barrel, with the signing of the agreement scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
Republika, Antara News +1
US, Iran move toward deal within days on nuclear steps, Hormuz
What's next: The draft would pair inspections and sanctions relief with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US officials say signing is not certain.
Bloomberg, CNBC
Pakistani man deported after Woodlands Checkpoint lockdown
What's new: ICA said the checkpoint was shut for 10 minutes after the man ran toward Malaysia and ignored orders to stop.
Pakistani strikes in eastern Afghanistan kill at least 12
Why it matters: The attack hit after weeks of relative calm and risks reigniting a border conflict that has already killed hundreds of Afghan civilians this year.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia
4thrives wins PMGO 2026 in Jakarta, Pakistan makes history
The event also set a Guinness World Records mark after drawing 1.224.169 registrants from multiple countries.
Republika, Antara News +1
Pakistan minister arrives in Tehran with new U.S.-Iran mediation proposal
Islamabad is trying to restart a second round of stalled talks after the 8 April temporary cease-fire.
Series: United States · Iran War Negotiations · 6 chapters since May 29US downs 2 Iranian drones near Hormuz as war hits 100 days
What's new: Pakistan carried messages to Tehran as ceasefire efforts stalled and Gulf allies faced fresh fallout from Iranian strikes.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
US moves to tap Iranian assets after strikes hit Kuwait, Bahrain
Why it matters: The step could deepen the US-Iran standoff as ceasefire talks falter and Gulf allies seek compensation for damage.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Pew survey: 67% in 36 countries view Israel negatively
Israel’s image worsened in 13 of 24 countries with trend data, while trust in Benjamin Netanyahu remains low in many places.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia