Japan has scrambled fighter jets to monitor a Russia-China joint patrol amid simmering Tokyo-Beijing tensions.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran pursues a strong region free from disruptive interference by certain extra-regional states.

Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia have concluded their third Trilateral Committee Meeting, with Beijing reaffirming its commitment to further fostering ties between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran and Turkey are building a 200-kilometer rail line, reviving the southern Silk Road, creating a direct Asia–Europe freight route, boosting trade, transit revenue, and regional strategic influence.

The new US 'National Security Strategy' pivots from global confrontation to Western Hemispheric dominance, downgrades rivalry with China, reduces West Asia focus, and sharpens pressure on European allies.

Iran is hosting a five-day anti-terrorism military exercise titled Sahand 20-25 in Iran, with delegations from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in attendance.

Japanese citizens and social groups held rallies on Sunday in Yokosuka City, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan region, and opposing her plans to expand the military.