French and South Korean presidents say will work together on Strait of Hormuz

On a visit to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron told his counterpart Lee Jae Myung that the two countries can play a role in helping to stabilize the situation in the Middle East, including the Strait of Hormuz, according to South Korean media.

Over 40 countries meet to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign ministers from more than 40 countries meet virtually to discuss President Trump's request for help in ensuring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Fatima Al-Kassab

India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit

At a meeting of over 60 countries hosted by the UK, India pointed out that it is the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf and called for de-escalation. DW has more.

Foreign buying resumes as hopes for Hormuz reopening lift Kospi

Foreign investors turned net buyers of Seoul stocks on Friday for the first time in more than two weeks, helping lift the Kospi as expectations grew that tensions linked to the Middle East conflict may ease. Overseas investors bought a net 810 billion won ($537 million) worth of Kospi-listed shares, according to Korea Exchange data, snapping a 12-session selling streak during which they dumped a net 2.3 trillion won. Signs of a turnaround had already emerged earlier in the week, with foreigners’

By The Korea Herald

France and South Korea deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.

By RFI

Ukraine offers to help unblock Strait of Hormuz

Ukraine has feared being sidelined as the world turns its attention to the war in the Middle East. The post Ukraine offers to help unblock Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah