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Voices from the Arab press: Attacking civilians is never justified
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
From Hormuz to Beijing: How war is recasting China’s green energy strategy - opinion
Long-term deradicalization in Gaza faces major hurdles - opinion
Efforts to deradicalize Gaza face geographical and political barriers, making lasting change unlikely.
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
A New York Times report revealed that Asian countries are entering an energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Western nations will feel the economic effects of the war.
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, foreign minister says
Japan says it may deploy forces for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached, as oil route tensions persist.
Iran said ready to allow Japanese vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Japan gets around 90% of its oil shipments via the strait, which Tehran has largely closed during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
A golden age of diplomacy: A thing of the past? - comment
Whether the shift in diplomatic tone and practice was inevitable or whether we’ve reached a tipping point, only time will tell. But what’s clear is that the world will never be the same.
Trump, Japanese PM discuss Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Trump says 'not putting troops anywhere'
Takaichi told Trump she had "brought specific proposals to calm down the global energy market" and said Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Japan weighs Hormuz escort role as Trump request tests legal limits - explainer
Trump’s call to escort tankers through Hormuz is testing how far pacifist Japan can go, as legal limits and past precedents shape Tokyo’s response.
Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil
"I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way from Florida to Washington.
Global powers release oil reserves as Iran war threatens Strait of Hormuz supply
IEA member states approved the release of 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves to mitigate the impact of a potential Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Punch the baby macaque opens up to troop mates
Sanctuary caregivers report the orphaned macaque now spends more time with peers than with his comfort toy
