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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the evolving regional situation has been granted safe passage and is currently proceeding to its final destination. In a statement, the ministry also known as Wisma Putra said that the positive outcome follows high-level diplomatic engagements. This include constructive telephone conversations between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 26, and between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi on March 24. “Malaysia remains firmly committed to the principle of freedom of navigation, safety and security of maritime passage, in accordance with international law. “Malaysia also reiterates the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges and maintaining peace and stability,” the statement said. On Monday, the Iran Embassy in Malaysia said that the first Malaysian ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz. “We had said that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not forget its friends,” the embassy posted on the X platform.

Malaysia Secures Safe Passage For vessels in Strait Of Hormuz – Wisma Putra

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that one of the seven Malaysian-owned commercial vessels previously stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the evolving .... read more

NEW YORK/LONDON, April 6 -- Oil prices rose at the start of the week after US President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran, heightening fears of supply disruptions, reported German news agency dpa. Brent crude for delivery in June climbed above US$111 a barrel, nearly US$40 higher than before the outbreak of the conflict. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also gained. Trump warned Tehran of severe consequences if it failed to comply with US demands by Tuesday 8 pm (0000 GMT Wednesday). The ultimatum, tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, appears to have been extended for a third time, though Washington has intensified its rhetoric. Trump told the Wall Street Journal that "if they don't do something by Tuesday evening, they won't have any power plants and they won't have any bridges standing." In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said: "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!" Meanwhile, eight countries forming the core of the OPEC+ group of oil producers said they were deeply concerned about Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure, warning that repairs to damaged facilities would be costly and time-consuming, undermining supply security. They also highlighted the "critical importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy" - a reference to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked in reaction to US-Israeli attacks. At the same time, the group — including countries heavily exposed to the conflict such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and the United Arab Emirates — said they would modestly increase output. Daily production is set to rise by 206,000 barrels in May, they said. --BERNAMA-dpa

Oil Prices Jump As Trump Ramps Up Threats Against Iran

NEW YORK/LONDON, April 6 — Oil prices rose at the start of the week after US President Donald Trump threatened further military action against Iran, heightening fears of supply disruptions, .... read more

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US had rescued a "seriously injured and very brave" F-15 fighter jet crew from a mountainous region in Iran, Anadolu Agency reported . Trump said on his Truth Social social media platform that the rescued officer was a “highly respected Colonel,” adding that such operations are “rarely undertaken due to the risk to personnel and equipment.” "The second rescue operation was carried out after the first operation, when we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, which was also extraordinary, spending seven hours in Iranian airspace. An operation that showed extraordinary courage and expertise by all parties!" he said. "I will hold a press conference with the military in the Oval Office, White House on Monday, at 1 pm," he added. Trump earlier on Sunday said the US had rescued a military officer in "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US history." Noting that the officer was injured, Trump said he "will be fine." He said the mission followed a separate operation to rescue another US pilot on Friday, which was not announced in advance to avoid affecting the second operation. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

US rescues “severely injured, very brave” F-15 fighter jet crew from Iran – Trump

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US had rescued a “seriously injured and very brave” F-15 fighter jet crew from a mountainous region in Iran, Anadolu .... read more

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said on Thursday that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz must be de-escalated, stressing that military approaches alone are ineffective and that practical maritime solutions are needed to resolve the crisis, reported Xinhua. According to a press briefing on the International Maritime Organisation website, Dominguez made the remarks during a virtual meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, hosted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and attended by foreign ministers from more than 40 countries. During the meeting, Dominguez briefed participants on the IMO’s ongoing efforts, urging countries to back diplomatic initiatives to evacuate around 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf and to establish humanitarian corridors for urgent aid. Following the meeting, Dominguez said that fragmented responses are no longer sufficient to resolve the crisis. "What is urgently required is diplomatic engagement, practical and neutral solutions, and coordinated international action," he noted. He added that the IMO is advancing a maritime evacuation framework based on cooperation among coastal states, security guarantees, and operational coordination, with the clear objective of releasing stranded vessels, enabling safe crew rotations, and preventing an environmental disaster. Since the outbreak of the conflict on Feb. 28, when the United States (US) and Israel launched large-scale military operations against Iran, the IMO has reported 21 attacks on commercial vessels. These incidents have resulted in the deaths of 10 seafarers, with several others seriously injured. Following an extraordinary session of the IMO Council on March 18–19, the body outlined several key measures, including progressing talks with relevant states on a safe-passage framework to evacuate stranded seafarers, working with regional countries to safeguard supply chains and enable humanitarian access, and strengthening information-sharing and coordination with industry partners. The organisation has also strengthened data collection and verification on maritime incidents, while contributing to a dedicated United Nations (UN) task force on the Strait of Hormuz aimed at addressing humanitarian needs through coordinated technical mechanisms.

IMO Chief: Military Alone Won’t Solve Hormuz Crisis

LONDON, April 3 — International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said on Thursday that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz must be de-escalated, stressing that military approaches alone are .... read more

Xinhua Silk Road: “Smart City” Development and Innovation Competition concludes in S. China’s Guangxi

BEIJING, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The “Smart City” Development and Innovation Competition was held in Nanning in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on March 30, with 37 teams .... read more

TMGM Supports UNICEF Australia’s Humanitarian Efforts for Children in Gaza

TMGM announced today its support for UNICEF Australia through a contribution to assist ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip. As conditions in Gaza remain challenging, children continue to face .... read more

BEIJING: China's major airlines, including Air China and China Southern Airlines, announced on Wednesday that fuel surcharges for domestic routes will be increased starting April 5, Xinhua reported. For routes of 800 kilometers (km) or less, the fuel surcharge is set at 60 yuan (about US$8.69), while for routes over 800 km, the surcharge will be increased to 120 yuan per flight segment. For domestic route tickets sold on or before April 4, if amendments are made on or after April 5, no price difference will be applied based on the new standards. Chinese airlines currently charge a fuel surcharge of 10 yuan for domestic routes of 800 km or less, and 20 yuan for routes over 800 km.

Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges on domestic routes

BEIJING: China’s major airlines, including Air China and China Southern Airlines, announced on Wednesday that fuel surcharges for domestic routes will be increased starting April 5, Xinhua reported. For routes .... read more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces will leave Iran within “two to three weeks", signalling an end to the ongoing attacks against Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “All I have to do is leave Iran, and we’ll be doing that very soon,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll be leaving very soon,” he said, adding that it will happen in “maybe two weeks, maybe three.” He claimed the administration’s objective of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has already been achieved, saying, "They will have no nuclear weapon. And that goal has been attained.” Trump also argued that US strikes had severely degraded Iran’s military capabilities, asserting it could take “15 to 20 years” for Tehran to rebuild. “We'll be leaving very soon, and if France or some other country wants to get oil or gas, they'll go up through the Strait,” he said. “They'll be able to fend for themselves. I think it'll be very safe, actually, but we have nothing to do with that.” The US and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people so far, according to Iranian authorities. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. At least 13 US service members have been killed since the war began, according to US official figures, and the conflict has driven up energy prices and affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical global oil chokepoint, with a significant portion of global oil shipments passing through it.

Trump Says US Will ‘Leave’ Iran In 2-3 Weeks

WASHINGTON, April 1 — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces will leave Iran within “two to three weeks”, signalling an end to the ongoing attacks against Iran, .... read more

Lanzhou University Team Advances China–Pakistan Ties with Dryland Farming Innovation

LANZHOU, China, /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of the deepening China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and the steady progress of the “Belt and Road” Initiative, China’s agricultural science are integrating .... read more

CMES Indonesia International Machine Tool Exhibition 2026 Debuts July 2-4 in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia, /PRNewswire/ — Following the outstanding success of its Vietnam debut in 2025, CMES expands to Indonesia with the inaugural CMES Indonesia International Machine Tool Exhibition, taking place July .... read more

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