Vance says Trump will not restart military operations against Iran without a 'clearly defined purpose'

Germany's Merz urges NATO to become more European to stay transatlantic, pledges sharp increase in military spending to meet NATO defence target years ahead of schedule.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defence for NATO to remain a strong transatlantic alliance, pledging that Germany would sharply increase military spending and meet NATO's new defence target years ahead of schedule.

Japan and Saudi Arabia agree safe passage through Strait of Hormuz with no extra costs is key priority for both nations

Japan and Saudi Arabia agree that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with no extra costs is key.

US informs Iran it rejects any change to the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions over the vital shipping lane.

Washington informed Tehran of its rejection of changing the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to hold talks with India's Narendra Modi in New Delhi during her first official visit, as both sides seek to deepen strategic and economic ties.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold talks with Indian Narendra Modi in New Delhi during her first official visit to India, as both sides seek to deepen strategic and economic ties.