The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif have stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in managing regional tensions, while affirming both nations' commitment to strengthening bilateral trade ties.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary has threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz and other key shipping routes if the United States maintains its maritime blockade, warning of severe consequences for global energy markets.
US investigators suspect Iranian-backed hackers of launching a coordinated cyberattack against approximately 30 water systems in Minnesota over two days, with the operation briefly disrupting service in the town of Braham.
Bahrain activated air raid alerts on Sunday following Iranian missile and drone strikes on regional facilities. The escalation marks a sharp deterioration in US-Iran relations despite earlier peace efforts.
The United States Central Command reported that Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on a military installation in Jordan on July 17 resulted in two American service members killed in action and one unaccounted for.
Bahrain's air raid sirens sounded early Wednesday after the US military conducted strikes against Iran, hitting over 80 targets in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has declared all US military bases in the region as legitimate targets for drone strikes if the United States persists in violating ceasefire agreements, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Pakistan and Kuwait have raised alarm over escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, calling for de-escalation and adherence to ceasefire agreements as regional security risks mount.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Friday that two oil tankers were struck by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging US involvement while warning the critical waterway remains unsafe for commercial shipping.
Qatar has strongly rejected Israeli media reports suggesting it agreed to participate in military action against Iran, emphasizing its commitment to regional mediation and diplomatic resolution of conflicts.
The UAE's air defence systems have intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, prompting Qatar and Bahrain to issue shelter-in-place warnings. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it struck a US military base in Jordan in retaliation.