Asia - Pacific

China’s top diplomat condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, saying diplomatic means ‘not yet exhausted’
Wang Yi speaks to Iranian and Israeli counterparts in separate phone calls
China’s top diplomat condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, saying diplomatic means ‘not yet exhausted’
Wang Yi speaks to Iranian and Israeli counterparts in separate phone calls

The Everest hack? Xenon-fueled summit sparks debate over mountain’s future
Some see a record-breaking ascent by British climbers who used xenon as a breakthrough, but others view it as the latest affront to Mount Everest’s dignity

Turkish defense firm Aselsan opens Indonesia office, signs new deals
Strategic agreements include radar, surveillance, command systems, joint production as Turkish firm expands in Asia-Pacific

Japan seeks special treatment from Trump amid auto tariff concerns
Tokyo responds to Trump’s hint at raising 25% car import tariffs to protect US auto workers

Turkish armored vehicle maker gears up for mission in Indonesia
Nurol Makina to meet needs of Indonesian army’s elite special ops unit with light armored vehicle as it grows defense presence in region

Azerbaijan voices concern over Israeli airstrikes on Iran
Baku urges parties to resolve differences through dialogue, warns against further escalation