The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has described the county’s recent military drills near Taiwan as a “firm response” to external forces helping separatist groups in the self-ruled island.

Iran denounces a terrorist attack on a convoy of buses carrying security forces in the Pakistani province of Balochistan.

Over one million people in Myanmar will be cut from life-saving food assistance provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) from April due to significant shortfalls in funding.

China rejects the use of force and illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic and urges the United States to adopt a “sincere” political attitude.

Chinese and Russian diplomats have called for the lifting of “unlawful sanctions” imposed against Iran, reiterating Tehran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Iran has welcomed the possible peace deal that Armenia and Azerbaijan said they have agreed to sign to end nearly four decades of conflict.

Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 155 hostages and killed 27 militants, as operations continue for securing the passengers of the train siege in Balochistan province.