US seeking to create Asian version of NATO; Yemen unveils 'Palestine' missile / A look at world developments

Pars Today - An agreement between South Korea, the US, and Japan to hold a new military exercise, increased tensions between China and the US, Indonesia's readiness to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza, the Modi party's lead in India's parliamentary elections, and the US green light for Ukraine to attack Russia with American weapons are some of the recent global news highlights.

Also, the unveiling of Yemen's "Palestine" ballistic missile, the improvement of Iran-Saudi relations, continued global support for the people of Gaza, and Grossi's reiteration of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program are other global news highlights in recent days.

"Freedom Edge" US's new plan to increase tensions in East Asia

According to Mehr News Agency, the US, Japan, and South Korea are set to hold a new military exercise called "Freedom Edge" this summer. The South Korean Defense Ministry has announced that the goal of the exercise is to strengthen security cooperation against what they call the evolving threats of North Korea. North Korea views the US and its allies as the main cause of increased tensions in the region.

China: US seeking to create Asian version of NATO

According to al-Alam, the deputy chief of staff of the Chinese Central Military Commission said on Saturday, on the sidelines of a security meeting in Singapore, that the US is the biggest challenge to regional security and stability. He stated that Washington is seeking to create an Asian version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the Asia-Pacific region to maintain its hegemony.

Indonesia announces readiness to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza

According to ISNA, the elected President of Indonesia announced his country's readiness to send peacekeeping forces and medical personnel to Gaza. Prabowo Subianto said on Saturday in Singapore that Indonesia is willing to send peacekeepers to the Gaza Strip if needed and a ceasefire is established. Israel has martyred over 36,000 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th.

Results of India's parliamentary elections

According to ISNA, the "National Democratic Alliance" led by the ruling "Bharatiya Janata Party" (BJP) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a majority in India's parliamentary elections. The elections for the lower house of the Indian parliament were held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1 and the vote count was completed today (June 4).

The US gives the green light to Ukraine to attack Russia with American weapons

According to Mizan, the White House announced on Thursday that it will allow Ukraine to use American weapons for limited attacks inside Russia. A decision that has been met with a strong reaction from Russia. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, said on Monday, June 3: 

"We are warning the United States about the miscalculations that could have deadly consequences."

Yemenis unveil 'Palestine' ballistic missile

According to IRNA, Yahya Saree, the spokesperson for the Yemeni armed forces, announced on Monday night that Yemen has targeted the port of "Eilat" (Umm Al-Rashrash) in southern Occupied Territories with a "Palestine" ballistic missile for the first time. The Yemeni army has pledged to continue attacks on Israeli centers and facilities until the Israeli regime stops its attacks on Gaza.

Iran-Saudi ties back on track

According to Tasnim News Agency, Ali Bagheri, the caretaker of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, emphasized in Beirut that Iran-Saudi relations are back on track. According to Bagheri, since the official resumption of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, both sides have taken serious, active, and effective steps to cooperate. Iran and Saudi Arabia have a strong will to achieve regional stability through interaction and cooperation during this sensitive period.

Grossi reiterates the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program

According to Mehr News Agency, Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reiterated on Monday that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

Other News Headlines:

Global support continues for Gaza 

Libya joins lawsuit against Zionist regime in The Hague

Death toll from heatwave in India reaches 61

Key phrases: US and China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine, Indonesia and Gaza, Israel's crimes in Gaza

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