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Trump ally to visit China as US turns up pressure before May summit
Republican senator to lead bipartisan delegation to China next week; visit will begin on May 1, with stops planned in Shanghai and Beijing.
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US-China relations
Why China should be wary of US focus on global maritime chokepoints
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Flexible dual-use claims could be new global trade chokepoint
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Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
The US president says he sees ‘great chance’ of a peace deal between the two countries this year after White House talks went ‘very well’.
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Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties
Tensions between the two countries have flared over the Iran war and scandals involving late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
Order targets small craft as tensions persist; Pentagon warns clearing advanced mines could take months, raising energy concerns.
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Is the US in decline? Why Iran war might be the surest sign
In going from international rule-maker to ‘predatory hegemon’, the US is risking it all, Chinese state media and observers warn.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:18AM
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Asia’s chipmakers feel the heat as naphtha crunch hits photoresist supply
Japanese suppliers warn of photoresist strain as upstream shocks ripple through Asia’s semiconductor supply chain.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:17PM
China targets greener AI data centres, heavy industry to meet 2030 climate goals
New emission rules for strategic sectors come as the Iran war reinforces the need for energy security.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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EU approves US$106 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto
The loan will help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:41PM
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As US-Iran war chokes Hormuz, can ‘Middle Corridor’ rise to the rescue?
Logistics route via Central Asia, South Caucasus, Caspian Sea and Turkey said to be ‘experiencing massive operational momentum’.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red substance in Berlin
Reza Pahlavi targeted while leaving a press conference where he said diplomacy with Iran ‘has been given enough chance’.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM
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Iran seizes two container ships in Hormuz
The Epaminondas and the MSC Francesca first received warning shots as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:05PM
Malaysia’s durian growers in ‘survival mode’ as early glut squeezes export trade
An early bumper harvest and rising fuel and freight costs are squeezing premium durian exporters as they race to get their fruit into China.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM
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Chinese military experts take stock of US munitions weak spot exposed by Iran war
Think tank warns that weapons shortfalls could leave American forces vulnerable in a future conflict – and Chinese observers agree.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Nuclear power revival gets boost from Iran war
China is set to open seven nuclear reactors this year, and other countries are reconsidering atomic energy as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown disrupts oil and gas supplies.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
Turkey passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
It comes a week after a 14-year-old boy killed nine students and a teacher at a middle school in southern Turkey, in a gun attack.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:59PM
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Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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How Iran responded to Trump’s claimed role in saving 8 women from execution
Trump claimed Iran ‘respected my request’ to save the protesters. Iran’s judiciary said he’s ‘fabricating achievements’.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes since ceasefire
Lebanese officials plan to raise the issue of widespread demolitions at a new round of talks Thursday in Washington.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
Man convicted of trafficking Singaporean Tinder date for Dubai sex work
Achraf Arjaouy targeted the victim by pretending to be a wealthy pilot from Qatar who wished to marry her.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:15PM
New direction: Southeast Asian airports fill Middle East hub gap
SIA, Cathay, Korean Air and Qantas have reported an increase in demand for European routes as travellers avoid Middle Eastern hubs.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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If energy crisis drags on, Hong Kong may need to rely on conservation
Readers discuss the government’s options as fuel prices stay high, and how the city can improve mental health.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US intercepts Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia amid Hormuz tensions
The vessels were ordered to move away from their positions as Washington and Tehran intensify their stand-off over the waterway.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:27AM
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Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
Iranian president says blockade, threats ‘main obstacles’ to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights to resume.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
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Saudi leader’s phone call to Xi Jinping shows shifting global power balance
For long-time US ally Riyadh to seek out China suggests a growing lack of conviction among countries that the US alone can shape the global order.
23 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
As Iran talks go nowhere, will Donald Trump still go to Beijing?
With peace negotiations postponed, it is unclear if the US president will be ready to look at stabilising ties between the two top economies.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:37PM
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