Asia

• Iran / USA conflict: further air strikes from both sides 4 June 2026
  Tensions in the Gulf have risen sharply after the USA carried out what it described as self-defence strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The military said the action followed attempted Iranian attacks across the Middle East, including missile launches towards Kuwait and Bahrain and…
• India: welcome for Myanmar’s president to counter China’s influence 4 June 2026
  India has given a red-carpet welcome to Myanmar’s president Min Aung Hlaing on his first official visit since taking office, signalling a strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring countries. Discussions have focussed on border security, trade and cooperation in critical minerals, including rare earth elements used in advanced technologies…
• Pakistan / China: summit reaffirms close relationship 29 May 2026
  Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing’s ‘unbreakable’ friendship with Pakistan during talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, as they marked 75 years of diplomatic relations. Xi pledged deeper cooperation through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and praised Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States in the current conflict.…
• Iran / USA: new airstrikes threaten fragile negotiations 29 May 2026
  Tensions between the USA and Iran remain dangerously high despite ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic efforts. On 25 May, there were new US airstrikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and ships allegedly attempting to place mines near the Strait of Hormuz. American officials described the action as self-defence aimed…
• China / Russia: Xi and Putin meet for important talks 21 May 2026
  Only a few days after welcoming Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is hosting Vladimir Putin in Beijing, highlighting China’s growing diplomatic influence amid global instability. Xi and Putin are expected to discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as cooperation on energy, trade and security. Both nations…