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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.
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Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘war continues’ during visit to southern Lebanon
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Middle East
Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father’s funeral
12 Apr 2026 - 9:41PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
The Israeli military halted 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year, arresting more than 450 activists including Greta Thunberg.
12 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as the humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
Vice-President J.D. Vance to lead negotiations in Islamabad as Tehran sets preconditions, Trump warns of military action if diplomacy fails.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:20AM
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China energy security
Why China’s green energy strategy may shield it from the Iran war oil shock
As war in the Persian Gulf triggers volatility in global oil markets, Beijing sees its energy system as a stabilising force.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Employees work on the production line of solar panels at a workshop of Jiangsu DMEGC New Energy on February 25, 2026, in Sihong county, Suqian city, in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran
‘I’m scared of war starting again’: fear grips Iranians ahead of US talks
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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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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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza marks 6 months of ceasefire. Does it offer lessons for the Iran war?
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:14PM
United States
Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo’s criticism
The first American pope’s criticism of US actions in conflict creates a rare public fracture between Washington and the Holy See.
10 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
Pope Leo. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire
Israel’s Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon as the US plans for meeting in Washington next week.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:56AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Israel
Netanyahu corruption trial to resume on Sunday after Israel eases war restrictions
Netanyahu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption.
10 Apr 2026 - 4:44AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions
According to airline bosses, it will still take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:53PM
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An Emirates A380 aircraft is parked at Cornwall Airport Newquay in southwest England on Monday. Photo: AFP
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No let-up in Israeli attacks on Lebanon as US-Iran ceasefire teeters
Israel’s relentless Lebanon strikes threaten to shatter the fragile truce as peace talks loom.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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China exports
As Iran war jolts global oil, can China’s energy storage tech blunt the impact?
Strong overseas demand, fuelled by the rise of AI-powered systems, could continue amid Iran war pressures, analysts say.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:48PM
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Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief
Israel’s killing of the top militant’s relative follows the deadliest day of the war in Lebanon.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:37PM
The aftermath if one of many Israeli strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump warns ‘shooting’ could start again as fragile Iran truce is tested
Truce reached Tuesday showed signs of unravelling, with Israel bombarding Lebanon and Washington contradicting some of Iran’s demands.
9 Apr 2026 - 1:12PM
Middle East
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing scores on deadliest day of war
Israel carries out its most violent strikes on the capital Beirut after saying the US-Iran truce doesn’t apply to Lebanon.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:59AM
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United States
The US could be moving away from precision strikes in the Iran war. Here’s why
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:26AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump has a ceasefire with Iran. But a confrontation with Congress looms
Two-week truce with Tehran leaves Trump mere days to finalise a deal before a legal cut-off triggers a high-stakes clash with US Congress.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:03AM
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Buildings lie in ruins in Tehran after joint US-Israel airstrikes, reflecting the widening toll of the conflict on the Iranian capital. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel says battle in Lebanon continues despite Iran war truce
Hezbollah pauses attacks, sources say, but Israel says operations in Lebanon will go on.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:43PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump acknowledges China help in Iran ceasefire deal
A 14-day ceasefire in the war on Iran paves the way for a reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Madness or bluster? Trump’s apocalyptic language raises key questions
A last-minute ceasefire halts threat to wipe out Iranian civilisation, but fuels questions about Trump’s negotiating style and mental state.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:47PM
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