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Donald Trump
Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni, says he is ‘shocked’ by her
Meloni had been a supporter of Trump, but has criticised his decision to go to war with Iran and denounced his weekend criticism of Pope Leo.
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China-Middle East relations
Xi’s meeting with Abu Dhabi crown prince highlights Gulf turn towards China
14 Apr 2026 - 10:27PM
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Malaysia
Malaysians urged to tighten their belts as Iran war fallout starts to bite
14 Apr 2026 - 8:38PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz
Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UN warns 8 million in Asia-Pacific risk poverty if Iran war drags on
A new UNDP report has forecast job losses, crippling inflation and food insecurity, with the poorest nations brutally exposed to the oil shock.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:26PM
China energy security
China turns to central Asia as US blockade in Hormuz chokes global energy flows
Chinese vice-premier to visit major gas field in Turkmenistan as Beijing aims to shore up energy security and diversify away from volatile maritime routes.
14 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Malaysia
Power play: Malaysia races to go green as Iran war squeezes oil supply
To avoid future supply shocks, the government aims to raise renewable generation to 70 per cent of the energy mix by 2050.
14 Apr 2026 - 4:13PM
Indonesia
Why Indonesia’s Prabowo is in Russia – and what he needs from Putin
The visit aims to secure discounted crude as global prices soar, even as Jakarta holds high-level defence talks with Washington.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
South Korea
What is really behind South Korea’s diplomatic row with Israel?
Lee Jae Myung’s clash was about more than human rights, analysts say – it was about energy security and sending a message to Donald Trump.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:07PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar douses row over diesel supplied to Philippines
The prime minister denied Petronas involvement, saying Malaysia was a transit point for foreign deals.
14 Apr 2026 - 11:50AM
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China trade
China’s imports surge in March as exports soften amid Hormuz blockade
Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5 per cent, while imports grow by 27.8 per cent as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption.
14 Apr 2026 - 7:08PM
Asia travel
Lack of fuel reserves forces Southeast Asian flight cuts amid Hormuz crisis
Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:10PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian bust spotlights shadow fleet oil trade in Southeast Asia
Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Japan
Japan’s Trump tariff deal faces climate backlash over projects’ 20% carbon surge
Campaigners said the three US projects could generate greenhouse gas emissions equal to about 20 per cent of Japan’s annual total.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:34AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US begins blockade of Iranian ports amid fragile ceasefire
Trump says Beijing ‘would like to see this ended’ as the US moves to stop vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Could Trump’s Hormuz blockade derail China summit with Xi Jinping?
US president’s move forces China into political dilemma and could create a flashpoint ahead of his meeting with Chinese leader, analysts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:05AM
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China says open Hormuz key to global interests as Trump blockade looms
Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:44PM
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Malaysia
In Malaysia, some laud car driver’s arrest over ‘world’s most expensive petrol’
The driver of a Singapore-registered vehicle faces a US$252,600 fine, jail or both if he is found guilty of pumping subsidised RON95 petrol.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:55PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia faces energy emergency amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade
With six tankers carrying up to 6 million barrels of oil potentially stranded, analysts say Malaysia is on a collision course with crisis.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia foils illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfer in waters off Penang
Malaysia has been cracking down on fuel smuggling amid mounting shortages and supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
13 Apr 2026 - 11:07AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:11AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US plans to block ‘all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ starting on Monday.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
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European Union
Ireland police remove farmers, blockades protesting against fuel price rises
The protests have led to blockades at Ireland’s only oil refinery and prevented tanker trucks from delivering fuel to petrol stations.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:52AM
Malaysia
Minister warns Malaysia will enter ‘critical period’ for fuel supply by June
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah said the government was exploring alternative materials amid global shortages and rising costs.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:40PM
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Industrials
China’s energy bosses push for tighter rules as overcapacity bites
Calls for tighter approvals highlight how excess capacity is undermining growth despite global demand tailwinds.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
The Philippines
‘We let the soup get cold’: Filipino street food in a stew over LPG price shock
Manila’s street food stalls forced to raise prices and serve colder meals as they grapple with soaring fuel costs.
12 Apr 2026 - 1:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘We have no trust in the other side’: Iran blames US as talks end with no deal
Tehran’s lead negotiator hits out at Washington after Islamabad talks, while Vance says sticking point was lack of nuclear commitments.
13 Apr 2026 - 4:45AM
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Renewable energy
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Hormuz crisis a chance to spur Asia’s shift to clean, secure energy
The US war on Iran should be a catalyst for governments and industries to accelerate the transition to renewables.
12 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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