White House denies US plans to use nuclear weapons in Iran

ISTANBUL, April 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) — The White House on Tuesday denied reports that the US is considering using nuclear weapons against Iran, dismissing claims that remarks by Vice President JD Vance had suggested this, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “Literally nothing @VP said here ‘implies’ this,” the White House Rapid Response account…

Sri Lanka to roll out fuel subsidy as cost-based diesel price soars

COLOMBO, April 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Sri Lanka will implement a three-month fuel subsidy programme as cost-based estimates place diesel prices above 600 Sri Lankan rupees (about US$2) per litre, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in parliament on Tuesday, reported Xinhua. The measure follows in response to the West Asia crisis, which…

Iran sends proposal on ending war, rejects temporary ceasefire: IRNA

File photo of Iranian navy troops taking part in an annual military drill in the coastal are of the Gulf of Oman and near the strategic Strait Of Hormuz. Photo: Iranian Army Office/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa ISTANBUL, April 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Iran has sent a proposal outlining its position on ending the…

Malaysian manufacturers see supply chain disruption in 2 weeks amid West Asia crisis

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) — A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict. Its president, Jacob Lee Chor Kok, said some key materials…

US fighter jet shot down by Iran: Report

WASHINGTON, April 3 (Bernama-Anadolu-Xinhua) — A US fighter jet has been shot down by Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported according to Axios report on Friday. Citing Iranian media and a source familiar with the incident, Axios said if confirmed, it would be the first time since the beginning of the war…

Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese authorities crack transnational drug manufacturing case, arrest 41

BEIJING, April 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) — The narcotic control authorities from China, Thailand and Vietnam on Thursday jointly cracked a transnational drug manufacturing case, arresting 41 suspects, China’s Ministry of Public Security said on Friday, reported Xinhua. The joint law enforcement operation busted three illegal production labs across the three countries,…

Kyrgyztan sends 129 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran amid ongoing war

ISTANBUL, April 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Kyrgyzstan sent 129 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Iran, including 66 tonnes of food and 63 tonnes of medicine, amid the ongoing war, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing an announcement by the Kyrgyz Emergency Situations Ministry on Friday. The aid includes flour, canned meat, vegetable…

Prosecutors give ‘investigative advice’ to UK police in Epstein probe

LONDON, April 2 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) — Prosecutors are “providing early investigative advice” to the police as they carry out their inquiries into Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said, reported PA Media/dpa. The former duke of York and Mandelson, the…

Indian navy escorts tankers through Strait of Hormuz – Defence Minister

MOSCOW, April 2 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) — India is ready to cope with any energy crisis that may arise as a result of the situation in West Asia, as the Indian navy is escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “Indians…

India’s arms exports reach new high of over US$4 bln

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Photo courtesy of Ministry of Defence, Government of India FB NEW DELHI, April 2 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) — India’s arms exports reached a new all-time high in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, totalling US$4.1 billion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “India’s defence…
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