The Singaporean Parliament will hold a special session on Tuesday, April 7, to discuss the ongoing war in the Middle East and its implications for the country. The session will feature three ministerial statements from top government officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect international support for Ukraine amid its struggle against Russian invasion. He expressed these concerns in an interview with the Associated Press.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tokyo for an official visit focused on enhancing cooperation in nuclear energy and space. The ongoing war in the Middle East will dominate discussions with Japanese officials.
The UN Security Council will convene a closed consultation session on Friday regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East, requested by Russia. This meeting comes as tensions rise in the region, particularly with continued strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national emergency in the energy sector, citing the ongoing war in the Middle East as an imminent threat to the country's energy supplies. The government will take measures to ensure the availability of fuel, food, and medicine.
China has called on parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations immediately. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized that ongoing escalation could have negative repercussions on global economic stability.
This morning, the Iranian capital Tehran and other cities experienced a series of explosions following Israel's announcement of intercepting missiles launched from Iran. These events mark the 24th day of ongoing conflict in the region.