TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/DUBAI, June 19 — Israel said it has struck Iran's only functioning nuclear power plant on the Gulf coast, potentially a major escalation in its air war against Iran.

ST PETERSBURG — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed in a telephone call on Thursday what they saw as frictions between G7 leaders at this week's Group of Seven summit, the Kremlin said.

BANGKOK, June 19 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has apologised to the public over a leaked phone conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has sparked widespread anger.

BANGKOK, June 19 — The government of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is hanging by a thread today with coalition partners weighing whether to stay in the alliance following the withdrawal of a major player that could sink her administration.

BANGKOK, June 19 — Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra-led Pheu Thai Party has affirmed its support for the government’s approach in resolving the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia through peaceful methods, amid tensions within the ruling coalition.

PARIS, June 19 — Airbus secured more aircraft orders yesterday, raising its total to US$21 billion (RM90 billion) at this week’s subdued Paris Air Show, while rival Boeing opted not to announce new sales following last week’s Air India 787 crash.

CAIRO, June 19 — Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, local health officials said, as some Palestinians in the Strip said their plight was being forgotten as attention has shifted to the air war between Israel and Iran.

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 19 — President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the United States will join Israel's bombardment of Iranian nuclear sites as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its seventh day today.

PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — All Malaysians in Iran registered with the Embassy in Tehran are safe and accounted for, based on the latest information, said the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

BANGKOK, June 18 — Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday withdrew from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government in a major blow to the embattled premier, leaving her ruling coalition with only a slim majority.

PARIS, June 18 — The world's biggest air show looked set on Wednesday for a muted finale after the owner of budget carrier AirAsia, often a source of last-minute dealmaking drama, played down the prospect of expected plane deals with Airbus or Embraer.

DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 18 — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement read by a television presenter on Wednesday that his country will not accept United States (US) President Donald Trump's call for an unconditional surrender.

KUCHING, June 18 — The 43rd Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting on Energy (SOME), which began on Monday (June 16) and involved the participation of about 250 delegates, concluded today with several agendas finalised.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — There is no global energy disruption so far, but industries will continue to closely monitor price developments, said S&P Global vice-chairman Daniel Yergin.

JAKARTA, June 18 — Indonesia's central bank paused its easing cycle today, as expected, while urging commercial banks to reduce lending rates and boost credit growth to support the economy.

NEW DELHI, June 18 — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi maintained in a conversation with United States President Donald Trump late yesterday that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a four-day conflict in May was achieved through talks between the two militaries and not US mediation, India’s senior-most diplomat said.

JAKARTA, June 18 — Several flights to the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled and the airport in Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara province was closed due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, officials said today.

CALIFORNIA, June 18 — All new videos uploaded on Facebook will soon be classified as Reels, simplifying how users publish visual content, social media giant Meta Platforms said yesterday.

ALBERTA, June 18 — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy left the Group of Seven summit yesterday with new aid from host Canada for its war against invader Russia, but without a joint statement of support from members or a chance to meet United States President Donald Trump.

DUBAI/JERUSALEM, June 17 — United States (US) President Donald Trump said he wanted a "real end" to the nuclear dispute with Iran and indicated he may send senior American officials to meet with the Islamic Republic as the Israel-Iran air war raged for a fifth day.