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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace
The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:01PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Strait of Hormuz: is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?
9 Apr 2026 - 8:45PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
8 Apr 2026 - 8:57AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says China helped get Iran to the negotiating table for ceasefire deal
Washington receives ‘10-point proposal from Iran’ with US president claiming it could serve as ‘a workable basis on which to negotiate’.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:28AM
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Malaysia
AirAsia X hikes fares by 40%, cuts capacity by 10% as Iran war impacts fuel
Founder Tony Fernandes said the higher prices were ‘unavoidable’ after the average cost of jet fuel more than doubled to US$200 per barrel.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:47PM
Middle East
UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes
Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes over Iran’s accusation that its neighbours allow US forces to carry out attacks from their territory.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:03AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump set deadline for deal
Kuwait and Israel say their air defences are responding to the latest attacks from Iran.
5 Apr 2026 - 3:56PM
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China-EU relations
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
After early anger, Gulf allies press Trump for final blow to Iran
The UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain are pushing hard for Trump to order a ground invasion of Tehran, according to a diplomat.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
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Iran’s Islamic republic will ‘collapse internally’, says Netanyahu
Gulf allies of the US, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are meanwhile urging Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:36AM
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China trade
Will Iran’s strikes on Gulf smelters strengthen China’s aluminium dominance?
Analysts say disruption at plants could shift more output to China, which already produces more than half of global supply.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:08AM
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Japan
Japan’s PM will mull top-level talks with Iran at ‘appropriate’ time
Stability in the Middle East is vital for Japan, which relies on the region for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran targets Bahrain aluminium, 2 injured amid Hormuz closure
Most Gulf aluminium producers, which account for about 9 per cent of global supply, have been unable to ship due to Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
29 Mar 2026 - 8:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Spy, steal and frighten: Iran-linked hackers open digital front in war
Spyware-laden shelter alerts, hacked hospitals and supply chain breaches highlight modern warfare’s digital shift.
29 Mar 2026 - 2:49PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
There’s no sign of reduced fighting after the US president claimed there was dialogue in the Iran war.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:41PM
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China-Middle East relations
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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics
Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks
The UK is sending air defence missiles and an anti-drone system, as HMS Dragon takes up position to defend Cyprus.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:59AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
Amber travel alert expanded to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:49PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war
Here’s a look at what’s visible in a selection of pictures throughout the region.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:55PM
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China-Middle East relations
Can China stay friendly with Gulf states and Iran as fighting escalates?
Iranian strikes on neighbouring states in response to US and Israeli attacks highlight how difficult Beijing’s balancing act has become.
18 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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Middle East
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How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords
For Arab states, the conflict has revealed a paradox: the alliances meant to enhance their security may also have increased their vulnerability.
16 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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No longer safe: Iran war puts 9 million Indian workers in the line of fire
As missiles fly, drone strikes from Dubai to Doha are shattering the illusion of safety for millions of Indian expats living in the Gulf.
14 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US claims Strait of Hormuz will not close, Iran’s new supreme leader ‘wounded’
Few details revealed about measures to restore oil flow as reports indicate the US is now sending amphibious assault ship, Marines to region.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:44PM
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Iran
Southeast Asia faces spillover cyber risk from Iran war as ‘blast radius’ widens
Many Asean firms are tied into the global network in the Gulf, Europe and the US, facing the risk of cyberattacks linked to the war.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:06PM
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The Philippines
Marcos ‘angry’ over official’s ‘mistreatment’ of OFWs in Bahrain
A video shows the official shooing away Filipino workers seeking financial help outside the Philippine embassy in Bahrain.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Preparing for the worst? US bunker maker claims big demand in Middle East
Following strikes on regional hubs, Atlas Survival Shelters says demand from Gulf nation clients is at an ‘all-time high’.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:09AM
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