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US, Israel war on Iran
Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week
Since the launch of ‘Operation Epic Fury’, casualties have mounted across the region, with civilians in Iran and Lebanon bearing the brunt.
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Malaysia
Malaysia vows to hold petrol prices as Iran war pushes oil past US$100
9 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran vows more attacks in Gulf despite president’s apology
8 Mar 2026 - 4:55AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond
From sunken warships to closed airspaces, here is a country-by-country breakdown of the conflict’s impact so far.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to the Mediterranean
Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems have also been deployed in the Middle East.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
5 takeaways from the first 2 days of US-Israel war against Iran
Amid escalating US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, casualties emerge, oil spikes and global geopolitics face major shocks.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:31AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come
The US president vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:52PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
194 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate
‘You are watching the missiles explode right above you, along with the sound,’ says Martin Yeung, a solicitor caught in Dubai.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:34PM
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US-Iran tensions
Airspace closed, flights cancelled amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Syria and the UAE all announced at least partial closures of their skies.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:04PM
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Middle East
Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack
The sudden escalation in military operations has left many in the Middle East on edge.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:55PM
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China-Middle East relations
Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:44PM
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Middle East
US ambassador says Israel has right to much of Middle East, sparking uproar
Mike Huckabee’s comments were condemned by Arab and Muslim nations as ‘extremist rhetoric’.
22 Feb 2026 - 10:19AM
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US-China relations
PLA, Chinese firm release images showing US military build-up around Iran
Imagery of combat aircraft and support planes at bases in the region comes amid reports that Washington appears ready to strike Tehran.
20 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel launches new West Bank land policy seen as a ‘mega land grab’
West Bank land registration will force anyone who has a claim to land to prove ownership, a move decried by Palestinians.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
Jeffrey Epstein
Norwegian ambassador resigns over Epstein links as scandal widens
Ambassador Mona Juul’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein revealed a ‘serious lapse in judgment’, foreign minister says.
9 Feb 2026 - 11:32AM
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Donald Trump
Iran plans nuclear talks with US as Trump warns of ‘bad things’
Facing threats of potential US military action, Tehran agrees to a Friday meeting in Istanbul on its nuclear programme.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
Obituaries
Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, stars and royalty, dead at 93
Adored by movie stars and first ladies alike, the Italian designer was a master of high glamour and timeless elegance.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong driver avoids injury after drone crashes onto Tesla roof
Police are searching for the owner of a drone that fell out of the sky and damaged a Tesla stopped at traffic lights in Jordan.
18 Jan 2026 - 5:44PM
United States
US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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China trade
How the ‘world’s supermarket’ rode out Trump’s tariffs – and grew even stronger
Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge.
1 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Robbery suspect flees Hong Kong hospital barefoot but is caught after taxi rides
Suspect escapes police custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan but is caught hours later in Mong Kok.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:24PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump UN envoy, EU chief in Jordan to discuss Gaza aid as Israel eyes next phase
Diplomatic visits to Jordan came as Israeli PM Netanyahu says the second phase of the US-sponsored ceasefire could begin soon.
8 Dec 2025 - 4:04PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong extends martial arts star Bruce Lee’s memorial trail with new monument
Monument, marking the 85th anniversary of his birth, will be constructed at the site of his former family home in Jordan.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:55PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza risks permanent partition between Israel and Hamas as Trump plan falters
Gaza reconstruction may be limited to Israeli-controlled areas, risking long-term division and placing Palestinian sovereignty in limbo.
11 Nov 2025 - 7:44PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Turkey and Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule is key to Gaza’s future
Turkey hosts ministerial meeting to discuss US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and long-term solutions to the conflict.
4 Nov 2025 - 11:04AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel confirms 3 bodies received from Hamas are not hostages
The Gaza truce is in danger as Israel says three bodies returned are not hostages, and Hamas reports new strikes on Khan Younis.
1 Nov 2025 - 9:54PM
Israel-Gaza war
Trump hails ‘peace in the Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration
US president signs document with the leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, capping a major diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Gaza war.
14 Oct 2025 - 12:32PM
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India
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India’s diplomatic weight is best exercised closest to its borders
New Delhi’s geopolitical strength comes not from looking East or West but from its ability to stabilise its own neighbourhood.
8 Oct 2025 - 9:30AM
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